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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Covestro's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Covestro reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 20,860,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes Scope 1 emissions of about 930,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 4,180,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and significant Scope 3 emissions totalling around 15,750,000,000 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions breakdown includes capital goods (520,000,000 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (11,860,000,000 kg CO2e), and end-of-life treatment of sold products (1,890,000,000 kg CO2e). Covestro has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2035. Additionally, the company plans to achieve a 60% reduction in direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, targeting a reduction from a baseline of 5,600,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020 to 2,200,000,000 kg CO2e by 2030. This commitment includes a 50% reduction in specific greenhouse gas emissions per metric ton of product manufactured by 2025, compared to a 2005 benchmark. Furthermore, Covestro aims to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2035, equivalent to a reduction of about 10,000,000,000 kg CO2e from the 2021 baseline. These targets reflect Covestro's commitment to sustainability and its proactive approach to addressing climate change within its operations and supply chain.
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| 2016 | 2017 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,244,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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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.
