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breakthrough innovations happen when curious er place” and a corporate culture defined by
minds meet courageous hearts,” said Markus its C values: Curious, Courageous, and Color-
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Steilemann, CEO of Covestro. “I'm incredibly ful. These values shape how the company ap-
proud of our global team. Their passion, creativ- proaches innovation and collaboration. Curiosity
ity, and resilience have formed the foundation of drives Covestro to explore new solutions; cour-
our culture. Thanks to their dedication, we con- age empowers teams to make bold decisions;
tinue to overcome challenges, seize opportuni- and diversity of perspectives fosters creativity
ties, and create solutions that make the world a and resilience.
brighter place.”
The company’s “We Are 1” culture reflects this
A decade of transformation spirit of collaboration and shared purpose, con-
necting more than 17,000 employees across
Over the past decade, Covestro has achieved regions, functions, and backgrounds. It is this
major milestones on its journey toward becom- collective mindset that has allowed Covestro to
ing a more innovative, sustainable, and resilient evolve from a newcomer in 2015 into a trusted
company. Since 2015, Covestro has invested global partner shaping sustainable material solu-
more than 4 billion euros in expanding and mod- tions.
ernizing its global operations, with a clear focus
on sustainable production technologies. A sig- Celebrating a global community
nificant step was the successful integration of
DSM’s Resins & Functional Materials business, To mark its 10th anniversary, Covestro is cele-
which strengthened Covestro’s position in sus- brating with employees around the world and
tainable coating solutions and broadened its launching initiatives that reflect the company’s
customer base. deep appreciation for its people.
The company has driven forward key tech- In Germany, large-format posters are being in-
nologies for renewable-based raw materials, stalled in and around production sites as a vis-
pioneered new chemical recycling methods for ible expression of thanks to employees. These
high-performance plastics, and signed 11 power posters complement small gatherings and cel-
purchase agreements to significantly increase ebrations taking place at the sites and within the
the share of renewable energy in its operations. plants. In addition, Covestro, together with the
In recognition of its commitment to innovation Works Council, is supporting local food banks at
and people, Covestro has repeatedly been its German sites with donations – a way to also
named a top employer in multiple regions, in- say thank you to the communities, with a special
cluding Greater China, where the company op- focus on those in need. In addition, a specially
erates 10 production sites alone. designed Covestro-branded bus is now on the
road in Leverkusen – featuring materials pro-
People and values at the core duced by Covestro itself, including polycarbon-
ates in the windows, polyurethanes in the seats,
Covestro’s success over the past decade is root- and special coatings for the exterior surfaces.
ed in its purpose “to make the world a bright-
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