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Against the backdrop of the ongoing transition to electric mobility, Umicore has been working in recent years to adapt its Automotive Catalysts business to changing market conditions. This includes a continued focus on efficiency and performance,…
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…
Umicore takes note of the decision in April of the Conseil d'Etat related to the Saint Felix de Pallières sites. While procedures were ongoing, Umicore has been working on feasibility studies and reached out to the relevant administrative bodies to…
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…
On March 1 and 5, 2024, exceptionally high concentrations of lead in particulate matter were measured close to Umicore's Hoboken site.
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…
