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It’s never too early to start inspiring children through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education! Umicore and primary school Githo Nijlen created an action plan to do just this. By making STEM education tangible and…
For over ten years, Umicore has partnered up with UNICEF to create a positive impact for communities in need, to champion children’s rights and to contribute to the wellbeing of children and adolescents over the world.
Ana Fonseca Nordang was appointed Umicore’s new Executive Vice President of People and Organization in September 2023. She is also the third female Management Board member. We talk to her about her first 100 days in the role; why gender diversity…
During the Belgian Canadian Business Chamber awards ceremony last week Umicore Battery Materials Canada was announced as the 2024 Belgian Business of the Year in Canada.
As part of striving to be a sustainability champion under our 2030 RISE Strategy, our Let’s Go for Zero ambitions aim to achieve Net Zero Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 2035. To learn more about how we plan to get there, we meet two colleagues – Farah…
Natalia Agüeros-Macario, Umicore’s ESG director and Quentin Poncelet, Internal Communications Manager, discuss how we target our donations and social impact, including how we align our policies with our Let’s Go for Zero ambitions and a new…
Geert Olbrechts was appointed Umicore’s Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of the new Business Group Specialty Materials in August 2023. Here Geert talks to us about his new role, the achievements he’s most proud of over the past…
As China becomes a hub for the growing international fuel cell vehicle market, Umicore is getting ready to meet demand with a new greenfield plant in Changshu. This new plant is expected to become the world’s largest fuel cell catalyst production…
Young people have big dreams, so the ambition to work in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) should never feel out of reach. Three female Umicore colleagues recently lent their voice to a call for more girls to fulfil their…
Wannes Peferoen is Umicore’s Chief Finance Officer since October 2022. Wannes shares his experience as one of the first management trainees joining Umicore back in 2005, his tips for today’s young hopefuls, his team’s key achievements in 2023,…
As part of Umicore’s digital transformation, we seek to enhance the efficiency of workflows for our laboratory technicians using Internet of Things (IoT) technology.
Physiological safety is the cornerstone of a thriving workplace. It’s about having a space where everyone feels safe to express thoughts, concerns, ask questions and take risks without fear.
