Rechargeable Li-ion batteries are everywhere in our daily life. They store energy and power our smartphones and laptops, our cordless drills, children’s hoverboards, steps or E-bikes. Not to mention the hundreds of electric car models available…
Old cell phones are a valuable source of raw materials. By recycling and reusing the metals from these devices, we can reduce our ecological footprint and contribute to a sustainable planet.
Umicore is one of the founding members and is actively involved in key projects of the GBA: the development of a battery passport and the development of a standard for responsible artisanal mining in the Cobalt Action Partnership (CAP).
To be a preferred sustainable supplier, Umicore works directly with customers to meet their environmental requirements. Our success is measured in our ability to provide environmental and ethical sourcing benefits in view of scarce raw materials…
Umicore Electro-Optic Materials (EOM), the leading global supplier of Germanium products and materials solutions, announces the successful development of 6” Germanium wafers for Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers in collaboration with leading…
Notwithstanding the devastating impact of the pandemic, Umicore is on track to post a solid performance in 2020, which demonstrates once more the resilience of our business model as well as the commitment and agility of Umicore’s 11,000 employees.
With over 9000 large ships traveling the world, the air pollution caused by them is a major global concern. Air pollution from ships contributes to the overall air quality problems encountered by people worldwide and also affects the natural…
Article 8:6 of the Royal Decree of 29 April 2019, which implements the new Belgian Code of Companies and Associations as of 01/01/2020, stipulates that any disposal of own shares has to be made public.
The main popular image of gold is as a safe haven for investment but its use in products and technology is determined by its unique physical and chemical properties, as is the case for other precious metals. The intrinsic value of gold in the eyes…