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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Covestro's score of 22 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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 0 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. The company’s Scope 3 emissions, which encompass all other indirect emissions in its value chain, totalled approximately 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 plans to achieve net-zero emissions across its entire value chain (Scope 3) by 2050. These targets reflect Covestro's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to reducing its carbon footprint in alignment with global climate goals.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,330,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 5,070,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 4,680,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Covestro is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
