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Covestro

Covestro AG, headquartered in Leverkusen, Germany, is a leading global manufacturer in the polymer industry, specialising in high-performance materials and innovative solutions. Founded in 2015, following its spin-off from Bayer, Covestro has rapidly established itself as a key player in the production of polycarbonate, polyurethane, and coatings, adhesives, and specialties. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Covestro is committed to sustainability and circular economy principles, offering unique products that enhance energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The company’s dedication to innovation has led to significant achievements, including advancements in bio-based materials and recycling technologies, positioning Covestro as a frontrunner in the industry.

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37

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Covestro's score of 37 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Covestro's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Covestro reported total carbon emissions of approximately 20,860,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 5,100,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 4,180,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The company’s Scope 3 emissions, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain, amounted to about 13,800,000,000 kg CO2e. Covestro has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions from its own production (Scope 1) and external energy sources (Scope 2) by 2035. Furthermore, the company targets net-zero emissions across its entire value chain (Scope 3) by 2050. In the near term, Covestro plans to reduce specific greenhouse gas emissions per metric ton of product manufactured by 50% from a 2005 benchmark by the year 2025 for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These commitments reflect Covestro's dedication to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change, aligning with industry standards and expectations for corporate responsibility.

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Scope 1
2,330,000,000
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Scope 2
5,070,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 3
4,680,000,000
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00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Covestro's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Covestro is in DE, which has a medium grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Covestro is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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