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About Covestro
Its shares trade on XETRA under the ticker 1COV.DE. It has been listed since 6 October 2015. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2024, it reported revenue of €14.18bn and a net loss of €266.0m. At that date it held total assets of €13.63bn and shareholders' equity of €6.66bn.
Covestro AG engages in the manufacture and supply of polymers. The company is headquartered in Leverkusen, Nordrhein-Westfalen. The company went IPO on 2015-10-06. The company develops, produces and markets polyurethanes, polycarbonates and raw materials, as well as coatings, adhesives and other specialties. The firm's activities are divided into three segments: Polyurethanes, offering precursors, such as flexible polyurethane foam primarily used in the furniture and automotive industries, and rigid foam used as insulating material in the construction industry and in refrigeration chains; Polycarbonates, providing plastic polycarbonates in the form of granules, composite materials, and semi-finished products for use in the automotive, construction, medical technology, lighting industries, among others; and Coatings, Adhesives, Specialties, producing precursors for coatings, adhesives, sealants and specialties, as well as polymer materials and aqueous dispersions for use in automotive and transportation, wood processing and furniture applications, among others.
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Company facts
- Sector
- Materials
- Industry
- Chemicals
- Listed since
- 6 Oct 2015
- Employees
- 17,900
- Website
- covestro.de ↗
Leadership
Pay as last reported
- Dr. Markus SteilemannChairman of the Management Board, Chief Executive Officer€5.0m
- Dr. Richard PottIndependent Chairman of the Supervisory Board€378,000
- Mr. Christian BaierChief Financial Officer, Member of the Management Board€1.6m
- Dr. Thorsten DreierChief Technology Officer, Labor Director, Member of the Management Board€1.3m
- Ms. Sucheta GovilChief Commercial Officer, Member of the Management Board€2.5m
- Dr. Christine BortenleangerIndependent Member of the Supervisory Board€179,000
- Ms. Lise KingoIndependent Member of the Supervisory Board€194,000
- Dr. Sven SchneiderIndependent Member of the Supervisory Board€223,000
- Ms. Regine StachelhausIndependent Member of the Supervisory Board€198,000
- Mr. Patrick ThomasIndependent Member of the Supervisory Board€227,000
- Dr. Christoph GurtlerMember of the Supervisory Board - Employee Representative€196,000
- Mr. Oliver HeinrichMember of the Supervisory Board - Employee Representative€87,000
Environmental, social and governance
Scores out of 100, from our data supplier
- Overall
- 85
- Environment
- 99
- Social
- 89
- Governance
- 68
- Direct emissions (scope 1)
- 1,010,000 t
- Energy emissions (scope 2)
- 4,320,000 t
- Value chain emissions (scope 3)
- 17,980,000 t
- Women in the workforce
- 23.61689%
- Carbon reduction policy
- Yes
- Human rights policy
- Yes
SWOT analysis
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Strengths
- Covestro AG possesses several strengths that contribute to its success in the market.
- Covestro AG is widely recognized and respected in the industry for its high-quality products and innovative solutions.
- The company benefits from advanced manufacturing processes, allowing it to efficiently produce a wide range of materials.
Weaknesses
- Despite its strengths, Covestro AG also faces certain weaknesses that need to be addressed.
- Covestro AG relies heavily on certain sectors for its revenue, making it vulnerable to market fluctuations in those industries.
- The company's operations are primarily concentrated in specific regions, exposing it to regional economic risks.
Opportunities
- Covestro AG can leverage several opportunities to drive its future growth and expansion.
- The increasing focus on sustainability presents an opportunity for Covestro AG to capitalize on its portfolio of eco-friendly products.
- Expanding operations into emerging markets can enable Covestro AG to tap into new customer bases and increase market share.
Threats
- Covestro AG faces several threats that could potentially impact its business operations and profitability.
- The chemical industry is highly competitive, and Covestro AG faces strong competition from existing players and new entrants.
- Covestro AG is susceptible to price volatility in raw materials, which can significantly impact its production costs and margins.
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