Overview
Covestro AG is a leading German chemical company specializing in high-quality polyurethane and polycarbonate materials. Formed in 2015 as a spin-off from Bayer MaterialScience, Covestro operates across multiple strategic divisions and serves diverse industrial sectors globally. The company employs approximately 17,500 people across 46 production sites worldwide.
Covestro is committed to circular economy principles and sustainability. The company has established ambitious goals to transition toward producing 100% of its products from alternative raw materials, moving away from fossil fuel dependence. In 2022, Covestro purchased and incorporated over 55,000 tons of renewable raw materials into its production processes, demonstrating significant progress toward sustainability targets.
Primary Materials & Technologies
Bio-based and Circular Products:
- Bio-based Aniline: A flagship sustainability solution incorporating renewable feedstocks
- CO₂-based Polyols: Developed through partnership with innovative biotechnology companies, replacing petroleum-derived polyols
- Recycled Content Materials: Advanced polymers incorporating post-consumer and post-industrial recycled content
Core Material Portfolio:
- Polyurethane systems (rigid and flexible foams, elastomers, coatings)
- Polycarbonate resins for engineering applications
- Specialized polymers for high-performance applications
Market Segments
Covestro serves diverse industrial sectors with tailored polymer solutions:
- Automotive: Lightweight materials, interior components, seat systems
- Aviation: Aerospace-grade polymers and composites
- Construction: Building insulation materials, durable components
- Electronics: High-performance engineering plastics
- Healthcare & Medical: Biocompatible polymers for medical devices
- Packaging: Sustainable packaging films and containers
Sustainability Focus
The company operates through two main segments:
- Performance Materials: Standard and bio-based polyurethane and polycarbonate components
- Solutions & Specialties: Engineering plastics, coatings, specialty films, and innovative material solutions
Covestro invests heavily in white biotechnology and renewable resource development. The company collaborates with research institutions and technology partners to accelerate the transition toward fully renewable and recycled material sources.
Global Operations
Covestro maintains production facilities across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, enabling efficient supply chains and close customer proximity. The company’s research and development centers focus on innovation in sustainable chemistry, advanced polymers, and circular economy solutions.
Last updated: February 13, 2026