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Fiscal Year 2024

Annual Press Conference

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Annual Report 2024

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  • Fiscal Year 2024

    Annual Press Conference

    Join our Annual Press Conference. We'll provide a detailed analysis of the 2024 results and share an outlook for 2025.

    Read more

  • Annual Report

    Annual Report 2024

    Discover our annual report featuring highlights from 2024 and fascinating stories behind the numbers.

    Read more

  • Sustainability

    Our Scope 3 targets

    We don't say it's easy – but possible. Together. Discover our complete climate neutrality targets.

    Read more

  • Global Trends

    Explore Trends and Covestro's Material Impact!

    Discover how Covestro's innovative materials are leading global trends and shaping the world of tomorrow.

    Read more

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  • Planet

    Realigning the energy policy triangle

    There’s a serious imbalance in the energy system: While the expansion of renewables in Germany is now visibly progressing, supply security is questionable, and prices are far too high. The energy architecture needs to be readjusted.

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  • People

    Industry as a Cornerstone of Stability

    In today's increasingly complex world, people are seeking more guidance and security than ever before. We need a comprehensive approach to building societal resilience – with a robust industrial sector serving as both a stabilizing force and a driver…

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  • People

    AI – The Art of Intelligent Utilization

    In light of the increase in fake news and manipulation, Artificial Intelligence is now being regulated in Europe. Yet despite all the risks, we must absolutely tap into its immense potential, especially in digitally mediocre Germany.

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  • People

    More Trust in the Economy

    A wave of disillusionment is sweeping across the globe, leaving a trail of frustration and despair in its wake. This massive erosion of trust can and must be overcome with the help of the economy. To achieve this, we need a new political approach tha…

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  • People

    Learning to change!

    The world is changing, the challenges are increasing. In order to overcome them and turn them into opportunities, we must strengthen the social foundations – with a new understanding of education.

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  • People

    Juggling many Balls

    Our highly complex world needs a new approach to collaboration – only with the highest degree of agility, flexibility, and pragmatism can stagnation be overcome and innovative power be unleashed.

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  • Planet

    In Conversation: Intensified Collaboration with Chinese Recycler Ausell

    Covestro is strengthening its collaboration with Chinese plastics recycling specialist Ausell through a new initiative aimed at establishing a closed-loop system for automotive plastics recycling in China. As the world’s largest auto market, China is…

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  • Planet

    How material loops can be closed for cars

    Closed material loops are crucial for protecting our planet. Returning materials at the end of a long and useful first life into such loops is essential. Plastics are particularly suitable for this and play an important role in many industries and ap…

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  • Planet

    Driving Industry Transformation: there is only sustainable innovation

    As someone deeply passionate about sustainability and innovation, I see the chemical industry as both a challenge and an incredible opportunity. We stand at a pivotal moment, one where the actions we take can redefine not only our industry but also o…

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  • Planet

    How we are turning Germany into a center of innovation

    From electric cars to smartphones, from spectacle lenses to solar panels - plastics are omnipresent and indispensable in our everyday lives.

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  • Planet

    Less plastic waste – not less plastic

    The world of states wants to curb plastic in the environment, a long overdue step. The decisive round of negotiations is currently underway in South Korea – but with completely exaggerated demands. Time for more pragmatism and willingness to compromi…

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  • Planet

    Global plastic treaty needs common sense

    Plastic pollution must urgently end. But the negotiations must focus on what is feasible rather than on excessive demands.

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  • Planet

    Linking arms and filling in

    In times of political uncertainty, business is particularly stipulated to save the climate. Companies should make it even clearer how well advanced green technologies are and why it is worth investing in them. And they should work together more inten…

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  • Performance Materials

    My First Visit to the World of Tomorrow: Covestro's Pilot Plant for biobased Aniline

    Marlene Hirzel, Social Media Manager at Covestro, takes a look into the chemistry of the future: In Leverkusen, the company has put into operation the world's first pilot plant where the important raw material aniline is being produced from biomass.…

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  • Planet

    Faster, Higher, Further for the Climate

    Sports events like the Olympic Games not only inspire billions of people, but are also increasingly focusing on sustainability and can become a model for jointly shaping a green future.

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  • People

    Back to fruitful arguing

    Black and white thinking and isolation instead of constructive exchange – we are in danger of losing the culture of dialogue. This can also have fatal consequences for the economy and prosperity. A plea for fair debate.

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  • Planet

    Shaping the Future of the Plastics Industry Together

    We need a strong industry – and we need a strong Europe. The EU elections are a critical moment that sets the course for Europe's future and allows citizens to decide how the EU should face upcoming challenges. It is an opportunity to shape a sustain…

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  • LabelText

    Concrete Points for the Transition to a Circular Economy: Shaping the Future Has Already Begun

    In recent years, industrial decarbonization, or defossilization, as we should better say in the plastics industry, has gained significant importance. The topic is on everyone's radar. The solutions being sought are numerous: some promising, others ra…

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  • Planet

    Europe and its USP

    The EU is largely a successful project, also in terms of the economy. But the community urgently needs to evolve: face the new realities from outside, increase its competitiveness and focus on its core competencies.

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  • Performance Materials

    It’s a #Plastic Life: How innovative solutions set up industries and homes more sustainably

    About 400 million tons of plastic are produced every year around the world for goods that are indispensable to daily life, healthcare, mobility, and technology. The downside: growing landfills and #microplastics polluting the oceans. As much as we ne…

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  • Corporate News

    Press Kit: Covestro Annual Press Conference 2025

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  • Global

    Covestro increases volumes sold and forges ahead with its transformation

    Group Sales of EUR 14.2 billion (–1.4%)EBITDA of EUR 1.1 billion (–0.8%)Free operating cash flow of EUR 89 million (–61.6%)High acceptance ratio for ADNOC's takeover offerSavings of EUR 400 million per annum by 2028Outlook for 2025: EBITDA between EU…

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  • Plastics

    Covestro unveils Autentium®: an innovative step towards the future of currency printing

    Autentium® a mono-polymer solution for currency printing industryRecyclable printing substrate offers a more sustainable solutionCombining advanced security features with durability and printabilityDebuting at Intergraf Currency + Identity, 2025 in M…

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  • Energy

    Four Covestro U.S. Sites Now Running Entirely on Renewable Electricity

    Result of virtual Power Purchase Agreement (vPPA) with Ørstedprovides 90 MW of renewable energy capacityreduces approximately 90,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually

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  • Sustainability

    Life Cycle Assessments digitalized: boosting transparency

    Covestro finishes digitalization of product-specific life cycle assessments (LCA)Annual update of environmental data for approx. 50,000 finished products available within the second half of 2025Methodology for calculation certified by TÜV Rheinland  

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  • Composites

    Covestro Expands Production in Ohio

    Investment in the low triple-digit million Euro rangeSignificant capacity increase with multiple new production linesCustomized polycarbonate material solutions for the American market  

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  • Foams

    Covestro partners with logistics expert DB Cargo BTT for more sustainable chemicals transport to Poland

    Reduction of CO₂ emissions by at least 70% compared to conventional transportation methods1Long-term customer Selena benefits from sustainable transportCovestro aims to become climate neutral by 2050

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  • Material & Industries

    Covestro and China’s GAC join forces to pioneer material solutions for flying cars

    Strategic collaboration agreement signed for joint innovationFocus on lightweight polycarbonates, smart applications and lower-carbon footprint solutionsAccelerating sustainable urban air mobilityPrototype of electrically powered flying car with rang…

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  • Corporate News

    ADNOC takeover offer for Covestro successful

    ADNOC International, now XRG, achieves total of 91.3 percent after additional acceptance period Covestro supposed to become foundational platform of XRG’s Performance Materials and Specialty Chemicals business Closing of transaction is subject to reg…

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  • Plastics

    Redefining display technology for automotive windshields

    Eastman, Covestro, and Ceres partner to advance holographic transparent displaysNew head-up display technology enables multiple displays in various positions in a single windshieldCollaboration aims to meet automotive OEM demand for improved safety a…

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  • Materials & Industries

    Covestro and Selena continue innovation partnership for more sustainable construction materials

    Selena’s Tytan Professional® Adhesive for Bricklaying offers an answer to cement with a 90% carbon footprint reduction1Mass-balanced bio-attributed MDI from Desmodur® CQ range key factorMeets high market demands for faster working and more sustainabl…

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  • Materials & Industries

    Covestro unveils CERTEVO®: An innovative polymeric substrate to revolutionize security printing

    Launch of official brand CERTEVO® for security printing industry Applied in high-secure and durable official documents, certificates, and applications demanding for advanced anti-counterfeiting measuresCombining advanced security features design with…

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  • Sustainability

    Covestro and Deloitte jointly develop Monetization Framework for Circular Economy

    Developing and implementing business models in the circular economyMonetization approach for circular solutions developed together with Deloitte, structured basic framework establishedFramework validated through pilot projects, scalable across indust…

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  • Recycling

    Covestro deepens collaboration with Ausell to advance end-of-life automotive plastics recycling

    Joint initiative to build a closed-loop for automotive plastics recyclingPlastics recycled from end-of-life headlamps to be used for new automotive applicationsAddressing rising industry demands and regulations

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  • Corporate News

    Board of Management and Supervisory Board of Covestro AG support ADNOC International's public takeover offer

    Offer price of €62.00 per share in cash, representing an attractive premium of 54 percent to the unaffected share price of CovestroBoard of Management and Supervisory Board recommend to Covestro's shareholders to accept the offerADNOC International i…

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  • Compamed

    Covestro receives ISCC PLUS certification for its South Deerfield, MA, USA site

    Expands focus on mass balanced products using recycled and bio-attributed raw materialsSupport medical packaging and healthcare device manufacturers’ sustainability goals

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  • Corporate News

    Increased profits in challenging market environment

    Group sales remain stable at EUR 3.6 billion (+1.0%) EBITDA increases to EUR 287 million (+3.6%)Net income reaches EUR 33 million Free Operating Cash Flow is at EUR 112 million (–63.6%) Investment Agreement with ADNOC signed Guidance for 2024 fiscal…

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  • Circular economy

    Covestro invests 100 million Euros in R&D to boost global innovation centers

    Upgraded infrastructure for future technologies to realize sustainable solutions in all regionsDigital R&D simulations to research recycling innovationsInvestments drive applications in core industries automotive and construction

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  • Plastics

    Covestro at the FAKUMA 2024

    Materializing the circular economyCircular products and concepts on display at booth B4-4208Products with various forms of recycled contents on display

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  • Corporate News

    Covestro signs an Investment Agreement with ADNOC and supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer to all Covestro shareholders

    ADNOC International Germany Holding AG makes a takeover offer at €62.00 per Covestro share The Investment Agreement defines key aspects of the strategic partnership, including clear commitments by ADNOC International to fully support the ‘Sustainable…

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  • Circular economy

    12 million euros for cutting-edge research: Covestro to fund CAT Catalytic Centre until 2031

    Catalysis research centre as a joint project with RWTH Aachen UniversityScientists develop alternative raw material sources, improving the recyclability of plasticsPartners have been promoting sustainable chemistry since 2007

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  • TPU

    Covestro to build new TPU application development center in Guangzhou, China

    New application development center will enhance customer proximity, foster cross-functional synergies, and streamline talent and resource managementCompany rapidly expands its footprint for TPU in the Asia-Pacific region: new APAC application develop…

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  • Plastics

    Covestro to collaborate with Li Auto on advanced, sustainable material solutions for Next-Gen vehicles

    Joint innovation platform with leading Chinese EV maker intendedFocus on circularity and future-oriented applications with engineering plasticsLaunch of new polycarbonate solutions for smart lighting

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  • Construction

    Covestro LLC and Carlisle Construction Materials Lead the Way in Sustainable Construction Using Bio-Circular Attributed Materials

    Covestro to supply MDI with bio-circular attributed raw materialsCarlisle Construction Materials will produce polyurethane building insulation from the MDIMaterial based on ISCC PLUS certified sustainable raw materials has a CO2 reduction potential o…

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  • Corporate News

    Rebounding volumes in a challenging environment

    Group sales stable at EUR 3.7 billion (–0.8%)EBITDA within expectations at EUR 320 million (–16.9%)Group result at EUR –72 millionFree operating cash flow at EUR –147 millionGuidance for 2024 fiscal year: EBITDA between EUR 1 billion and EUR 1.4 bill…

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2024 Annual Report (Web version)

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Covestro increases volumes sold and forges ahead with its transformation

February 26, 2025

Covestro Expands Production in Ohio

January 8, 2025

ADNOC takeover offer for Covestro successful

December 19, 2024

Monique Buch appointed as new Chief Commercial Officer of Covestro

December 16, 2024

Covestro to invest in Pilot Plant for Recycling of Elastomers

December 12, 2024

Covestro and Deloitte jointly develop Monetization Framework for Circular Economy

November 22, 2024

Board of Management and Supervisory Board of Covestro AG support ADNOC International’s public takeover offer

November 7, 2024

Increased profits in challenging market environment

October 29, 2024

Covestro signs an Investment Agreement with ADNOC and supports ADNOC’s public takeover offer to all Covestro shareholders

October 1, 2024

Rebounding volumes in a challenging environment

July 30, 2024

2024 Annual Report

February 26, 2025

Roadshow London

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Annual General Meeting

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Q1 2025 Quarterly Statement

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