"Curious"
drives our innovation and continuous improvement
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![Dr. Markus Steilemann, Chief Executive Officer]()
Ten Years of Covestro: Curious, Courageous, Colorful
In a business world defined by constant change, a strong company culture becomes the invisible backbone of sustained success. For Covestro, reaching its ten-year milestone reflects how shared values, embodied by its employees worldwide, have created a resilient organization capable of navigating challenges together.
Our Celebration
A milestone birthday that was celebrated with due recognition: 2025 marked a decade of success story for Covestro. Employees worldwide celebrated this special milestone – from cupcake campaigns in Germany to volunteer work in the USA and creative photo campaigns in China. These global birthday celebrations reflect what has defined the company since its independence in 2015.
Values at Our Core
The three corporate values "Curious, Courageous, Colorful" have shaped the company culture since its founding. They have guided Covestro through a decade full of challenges and innovations and made it a leading global manufacturer of polymer materials and solutions. These values translate into everyday business practices:
"Courageous"
enables bold decisions for sustainability and growth
"Colorful"
embraces diversity of thought and inclusive collaboration
"I am very impressed by what we have achieved – and how: with appreciation, responsibility, and genuine customer centricity," reflects Markus Steilemann, CEO of Covestro, on the anniversary.
Living Transformation: From Expedition C to Leadership Lab
One example of lived transformation is the Expedition C initiative – a global learning platform that connects employees from different areas and continents to jointly develop solutions for transformation challenges. With over 90 percent recommendation rate and 38,000 participations since 2023, the initiative is one outstanding of numerous examples of how Covestro doesn't just talk about change but actively lives it.
The new "Leadership Lab" format demonstrates the evolution of the learning platform: leaders jointly discuss practical solutions and learn from each other for transformation, accelerating the company's ability to respond to market and sustainability challenges.
Looking to the Future
As Covestro enters its second decade, this cultural foundation positions the company to:
- Accelerate innovation through collaborative approaches
- Navigate industry transformation with agility
- Develop customer solutions that address tomorrow's challenges
- Advance sustainable practices throughout the business
I am very impressed by what we have achieved – and how: with appreciation, responsibility, and genuine customer centricity.
Dr. Markus Steilemann, Chief Executive Officer