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Umicore maintained its overall EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility score of 75/100 from 2022, earning a gold EcoVadis medal.
12th April 2023 marks 62 years since the first human spaceflight. Today, we are living in a second space age, witnessing a new era of space exploration and innovation. This exploration calls for optimum power generation in space.
We’re proud to take another step on this important journey with the introduction of new dedicated Sustainable Procurement Frameworks for Nickel and Lithium.
Climate change is one of the most significant global challenges of our time and Umicore is committed to act decisively to contribute to the transition towards a low-carbon economy. Umicore commits to achieving 100% renewable electricity by 2040…
Umicore invites its shareholders to participate in its ordinary and special shareholders’ meetings which will be held on Thursday April 27th, 2023 at 5 PM CEST at the Umicore offices.
In the morning of Saturday, March 11, 2023, a serious accident occurred while a contractor was working near the Water Treatment Plant at our site in Hoboken, Belgium.
As we celebrate World Water Day, it is important to reflect on the vital role that water plays in our lives and the environment. Water is a key resource on, above and below the surface of our planet. Fresh water is continuously available around the…
8In September 2022, Umicore took a landmark step when it inaugurated Europe’s first battery materials gigafactory in Nysa, Poland. The carbon-neutral production facility will supply cathode-active materials to Umicore’s car and battery cell…
Biodiversity is a component of nature and the environment, where a rich diversity of natural life can be found in a particular ecosystem, biome, or the entire planet. Our Let’s Go for Zero sustainability ambitions include bold targets relating to…
Umicore welcomes the European Commission’s complementary Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) and Net Zero Industry Act (NZIA) as essential steps in enabling the unprecedented and accelerated transformation of mobility and as key contributors to…
Platinum Group Metals (PGMs), mainly Palladium (Pd) and Rhodium (Rh), play an essential role in reducing the pollutant emissions of internal combustion engines, thereby ensuring they meet ever-stricter emission standards. Over the years, Umicore’s…
As demand for electric vehicles (EVs) grows across the world, volumes of battery production scrap and end-of-life batteries will increase exponentially. With over 15 years of unrivalled expertise in battery recycling at industrial scale, Umicore is…
