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Circular Economy – Closing the Loop

Alternative Raw Materials

Biomass, CO₂, used materials, and waste can replace fossil resources.

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Innovative Recycling

Energy-efficient technologies allow more used products and waste to be recycled.

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Renewable Energy

Wind and sun: Clean energy must power the Circular Economy.

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Cross-industry collaboration is needed to bring the Circular Economy forward.

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Covestro in China

Covestro is among the world’s leading polymer companies. Business activities are focused on the manufacture of high-tech polymer materials and the development of innovative, sustainable solutions for products used in many areas of daily life. In doing so, Covestro is fully committed to the circular economy. The main industries served are the automotive and transportation industries, construction, furniture and wood processing, as well as electrical, electronics, and household appliances industries. Other sectors include sports and leisure, cosmetics, health and the chemical industry itself. Covestro has been in China for a long history, providing high performance materials and innovative solutions to meet customers’ needs with a full range of business activities including R&D, manufacturing and sales. Browse this site to learn more about our company, our products and our pursuit to become fully circular…

News

  • Materials

    Covestro receives polyurethane certificate for solar composite frames from TÜV SÜD

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  • Coatings

    Covestro inaugurates new production line and launches new Desmopan®UP TPU series for Paint Protection Film in the automotive and wind sector

    New production line started in Taiwan to produce high performance TPU suited for Paint Protection Film (PPF) gradesProducts to be made available globallyNew TPU-based PPF solutions offered under Desmopan®UP brand nameLong-lasting protection for autom…

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  • Global

    Covestro gets off to better-than-expected start in 2023

    Group Sales of EUR 3.7 billionEBITDA of EUR 286 million far surpasses expectationsNet income totals EUR –26 millionFree operating cash flow of EUR –139 millionQ2 2023: EBITDA between EUR 330 million and EUR 430 million expectedFull-year guidance adju…

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  • Circular Economy

    Covestro expands its range of more sustainable polycarbonates

    Introduction of a grade with 90 percent recycled contentClimate neutral1 polycarbonates with up to 89 percent sustainable shareCollaboration with Jabra on Evolve2 headset

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  • Materials

    Covestro polyurethane resin earns commercial material certificate in solar energy from TÜV Rheinland

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  • Healthcare

    Covestro to offer GMP grade TPU in Asia Pacific

    Company now provides products for food contact and healthcare applications in the Asia-Pacific region that meet the high-quality and safety standards of ‘Good Manufacturing Practice’ (GMP)Products will be offered under Desmopan® GMP brand nameCompany…

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  • polyurethanes

    Covestro drives circular economy forward with high-performance PU composites

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  • Global

    Managing challenging times

    Group Sales total EUR 18.0 billion (+13.0%)EBITDA of EUR 1.6 billion (–47.6%)Positive free operating cash flow of EUR 138 million (–90.3%)Greenhouse gas emissions fall to 4.7 million metric tons (–9.6%)Circular economy and climate neutrality more imp…

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  • Plastics

    Covestro to build its largest TPU site in China

    New site to be built in Zhuhai, South China, with an annual capacity of 120,000 tons of TPU per year after final phase of expansionExpansion to happen in three phases: First phase to be completed in late 2025, final phase to be completed in 2033Total…

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  • Coatings

    Empowering the Circular Economy with low-carbon technology: Covestro releases seven Coatings and Adhesives solutions

    Seven newly launched solutions cover four major fields, including mobility and constructionExpanded CQ portfolio advances Covestro’s vision of a circular economy

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  • Materials & Industries

    Covestro launches new ultra-durable material solution for healthcare and life sciences

    Makrolon® 3638 polycarbonate is engineered to meet rigorous standardsMaterial offers a unique combination of properties that are maintained over a wide temperature rangeIt underscores the commitment of Covestro to developing innovative material solut…

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  • Corporate News

    Covestro awarded Top Employer in China for fifth consecutive year

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  • Corporate News

    Covestro signs major renewable energy supply contracts with Chinese producer CGN

    Multi-year contract calls for annual purchase of 300 gigawatt hours of wind and solar power from CGNPlans to cover 30 percent of electricity demand at Covestro's Shanghai siteSolid basis for significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

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  • Thermoplastic Polyurethanes

    Covestro partners with Coleitec to expand the new application of polyurethane composite materials

    Realizing the mass production of PU composite battery pack top covers at a major power battery manufacturer Expanding the application of polyurethane composite materials in the new energy industry

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  • Plastics

    Covestro and HASCO Vision join forces for recycling post-industrial used plastics

    Turning used engineering plastics into high-quality post-industrial recycled polycarbonatesNovel business model allows full transparency and traceability along the value chainContributing to the low-carbon development of carmakers

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  • Circular Economy

    Covestro signs cooperation agreement with World Organization for Sustainability Leadership

    Jointly promoting sustainability philosophy among the youth through the orator and illustrator contest New annual competition centered on climate change will be launched soon

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  • Corporate News

    Covestro initiates green logistics pilot program with partners in China

    Collaborative efforts with a focus on truck transportProgram is key to the company’s reduction of scope 3 emissionsSupporting customers’ sustainability and climate-neutral targets

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  • Energy

    Covestro and TMT launch their 1000th PU wind blade in collaboration milestone

    Achieving commercial success through CIIE Supporting the development of longer wind blades Further collaboration in more areas

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  • Energy

    Covestro and Midea introduce low-carbon polyurethane products into more households

    Launching new generation of low-carbon appliances with Covestro’s low-carbon-footprint MDI through a mass production approach Generating 60 percent less carbon emission compared to fossil-based MDI

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  • Sustainability

    Covestro and Silan help Xtep to create its first low-carbon running shoe concept

    Covestro is exploring low-carbon solutions for sports shoes using mass-balanced MDI, TDI, TPU, and other functional materials Each concept running shoe can reduce carbon emissions by more than 80 percent, with plans to officially launch next year

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  • Foams

    Sinomax debuts first low-carbon mattress using Covestro’s bio-attributed TDI

    Debut comes a year after Covestro and Sinomax signed their first commercial contract on mass-balanced TDI  Bio-attributed TDI carbon footprint is 36 percent lower than fossil-based counterparts, thus helping to reduce CO2 emissions per mattress by a…

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  • Thermoplastic Polyurethanes

    Covestro to promote low-carbon PU solutions under new cross-industry partnership in China

    Reducing emissions with mass-balanced MDI, TDI and TPU solutions  Driving the polyurethanes industry towards carbon neutrality  Contributing to China's dual carbon goals 

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  • Circular Economy

    Covestro and Sunon to accelerate commercialization of circular material solutions

    Covestro is deepening local cooperation in the China market to promote the circular economy   Alternative raw materials support the green transformation of the furniture industry and China’s carbon neutral ambitions

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  • Automotive

    Covestro teams up with EV brand HiPhi to create next-generation solutions for mobility

    Partnership with Shanghai-based innovative electric vehicle start-up empowers smarter, more sustainable value chain  CO₂-reduced polycarbonates and coatings and adhesives solutions further support carmakers in reducing carbon footprint

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  • Corporate News

    Covestro to strengthen partnerships at China International Import Expo (CIIE)

    Covestro showcases contributions to sustainable, low-carbon industrial developmentInnovative alternative raw materials empower partners to achieve their own carbon reduction goalsWith sustainable solutions in mobility, energy, buildings, and lifestyl…

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  • Materials & Industries

    Covestro aims for carbon-neutral booth at CIIE with more sustainable materials and carbon credits

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  • Global

    Covestro achieves EBITDA guidance despite looming recession

    Group Sales rise to EUR 4.6 billion (+7.3%)EBITDA of EUR 302 million (–65.0%)Net income total EUR 12 million (–97.5%)Free operating cash flow (FOCF) falls to EUR 33 million (–91.3%)Full-year guidance for 2022 narrowedFurther milestones on the path to…

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  • Plastics

    Covestro decides to exit formulated polyether polyols business for the appliance industry in China, India and ASEAN

    Part of portfolio optimization for the ‘Tailored Urethanes’ Business EntityAppliance remains a key industry for Covestro, company will continue to supply high quality MDI for it 

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  • Materials & Industries

    Covestro introduces innovative adhesive solutions at annual China adhesive and tape industry conference

    Sustainable adhesive solutions drive innovation and evolution in downstream applications  Bio-based technology and bio-degradable technology to promote industry transformation and upgrading  

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  • Corporate News

    INEOS supplies Covestro with mass-balanced raw materials for polycarbonate plastics

    Supporting customers in achieving their sustainability goals

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  • Corporate News

    Covestro invests in the production of more sustainable polycarbonates in Asia Pacific

    Capability to deliver over 60,000 tons per year of recycled polycarbonates annually by 2026 in region amid strong demandGroundbreaking on company’s first dedicated mechanical recycling production line in ShanghaiRepurposing of an existing production…

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  • Corporate News

    Solid performance and an increasingly challenging environment

    Group sales rise to EUR 4.7 billion (+18.9%)EBITDA of EUR 547 million (–33.0%) above own guidanceNet income totals EUR 199 million (–55.7%)Free operating cash flow (FOCF) falls to EUR –462 millionFull-year guidance 2022 adjustedContinued focus on the…

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  • Corporate News

    Covestro breaks ground on two new production facilities in Shanghai

    New lines for polyurethane dispersions and elastomers to meet rising demandTotal investment of a mid-double-digit million euro amountNew plants increase the scale of the largest production site of Covestro

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  • Corporate News

    Covestro, SK geo centric and Neste cooperate to create value chain for renewable attributed MDI in APAC

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  • Materials & Industries

    Covestro releases new design trend reports on Color, Material and Finish

    The 2022-2023 CMF Design Trend Reports cover automotive, and electronics & electrical and healthcare sectors In collaboration with Tongji University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Goodmatter studio Partnership with Milan Design Week on report’s…

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  • Corporate News

    Successful quarter in an increasingly volatile environment

    Group sales rise to EUR 4.7 billion (+41.6%)EBITDA of EUR 806 million (+8.5%)Net income amounting to EUR 416 million (+5.9%)Free operating cash flow of EUR 17 million (–94.7%)Further steps toward a circular economy and climate neutralityReduced earni…

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  • Sustainability

    2022 Covestro Cup “I Speak, I Act, I Impact” China Student Orator and Illustrator Contest begins

    Oriented around the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Shouldering social responsibilities and promoting quality education

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  • Sustainability

    Covestro donates RMB 1.4m in supplies to Shanghai for epidemic prevention and control

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  • Corporate News

    Covestro pioneers the supply of renewable¹ TDI

    For more sustainable mattresses, upholstered furniture, shoes and automotive seatsSignificant reduction of CO2 emissions from cradle-to-gate2Rapidly implementable solution with consistently high quality  

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  • Corporate News

    Reducing the carbon footprint of footwear production

    Successful cooperation with textile and yarn technology companies in China

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  • Corporate News

    Strong full year 2021 for Covestro

    Core volumes sold up by 10%Group sales total EUR 15.9 billion (+48.5%)EBITDA more than doubles (>100%) to EUR 3.1 billionFree operating cash flow increases to EUR 1.4 billion (>100%)Highest dividend in the Group’s history proposed: EUR 3.40Climate ne…

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  • Corporate News

    Covestro aims for climate neutrality

     Ambitious target: Net zero1 emissions by 2035 for scope 1 and scope 2  60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030   Every product to be offered in a climate neutral version in the future with major products already on offer today 

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  • Corporate News

    Covestro launches climate neutral¹ MDI

    New MDI grades are climate neutral from cradle to factory gate1Products already available for construction, cold chain and automotive applicationsDrop-in solution with consistent product quality

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  • Corporate News

    Covestro, Mitsui Chemicals, and Mitsui & Co., Ltd, complete first delivery of certified renewable raw materials in Asia

    ISCC Plus certified mass-balanced phenol and acetone based on bio-feedstockImportant raw materials for polycarbonate productionFirst delivery of 1,500 tons of mass-balanced phenol received in ShanghaiLater supply of acetone also planned, also to Thai…

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  • Thermoplastic Polyurethanes

    Covestro to start offering mass-balanced TPU in Asia Pacific in second half of 2022

    Production of mass-balanced thermoplastic polyurethanes with reduced carbon footprintProducts start to be available in Asia Pacific after European launchTaiwan site expected to be ISCC Plus certified in first half of 2022

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  • Corporate News

    Covestro supports circular material solutions for smartphones

    Use of partly recycled thermoplastic polyurethanes and polycarbonatesMaterial solutions reduce greenhouse gas emissionsIn line with Fairphone's modular design philosophy

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  • Corporate News

    Covestro signs first global agreement to supply mass-balanced TDI to Sinomax

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  • Corporate News

    Covestro starts offering the world's first climate- neutral* polycarbonate

    Selected Makrolon® RE grades are climate-neutral* from cradle to gateDrop-in solution with constant product qualityA major step towards meeting climate and sustainability targets

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  • Circular Economy

    Covestro releases innovative solutions for coatings and adhesives through online launch

    Upgraded digital experience with online showroom  Innovative bio-based solutions to help China achieve carbon emission goals  Strengthened local production capacity and pioneering new industry standards 

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  • Materials & Industries

    Covestro receives the German Design Award for its CMF Aesthetics Toolkit

    The goal is to inspire designers through the aesthetics and functionality of polycarbonate

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Solutions

  • Products

    Browse products via application, material, region and more with our intelligent product finder.

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  • Electro & Electronics

    With our materials, devices become more efficient, durable and beautiful.

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  • Automotive

    Our products help to make cars lighter and friendlier to the environment.

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  • Construction

    We support sustainable building by providing materials for insulation.

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Working at Covestro in China

Covestro has been in China for a long history, providing high performance materials and innovative solutions to meet customers’ needs.

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MyFutureCity

  • Innovation

    My Future City

    Construction and Urbanization – We push the boundaries of materials to build cities of the future.

  • MyFutureCity

    Smart Infrastructure

    What would it take to develop infrastructure that not only fixes problems but also prevents them?

  • MyFutureCity

    Efficient Construction

    How can we construct our cities in a way that’s both more efficient and more sustainable than today?

  • MyFutureCity

    Future Mobility

    What role do materials play in improving our future commutes?

  • MyFutureCity

    Innovative Insulation

    Are there ways to make our buildings more energy efficient from the get-go?

  • MyFutureCity

    Sustainable Power Supply

    What would it take to make the way we power our cities cleaner and more efficient than today?

  • MyFutureCity

    Urban Resilience

    What strategies will help us to build resilient cities that are able to withstand future challenges?

Sustainability & Innovation

  • Sustainability

    Sustainable Solutions

    A new high-performance thermoplastic (HPT) developed by Covestro and partners is one of our many innovations in sustainability.

  • Sustainability

    Sustainability

    At Covestro Sustainability is a core element of the mission, and an integral part of the strategy. We therefore align our entrepreneurial conduct in its entirety with sustainability. Learn more!

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