Covestro Taiwan was invited by the Plastics Industry Development Center (PIDC) to speak at the "2026 TOP100⁺ Future Forum: Expert Symposium," on April 24. Under the theme "Chemistry Lighjts Up Diversity, Equity and Inclusion," Covestro Taiwan shared how the company translates its DE&I values into meaningful community action across Taiwan. This invitation also reflects the Plastics Industry Development Center's (PIDC) observation that, amid the global shift toward sustainability, corporate competitiveness has evolved beyond individual materials and process technologies to encompass ESG governance and the integration of social value — with DE&I increasingly emerging as a critical dimension of corporate sustainable development.
The forum is anchored around the theme "Advanced Trend Forum × Mono-Material Circular Alliance Launch," bringing together leaders from industry, academia, and research to explore the institutional frameworks and business models driving the circular economy. Covestro Taiwan has been invited to present during the "Corporate Sustainability Impact" session, delivering a 30-minute sharing on its CSR programs. This will be followed by a 35-minute cross-disciplinary panel discussion, led by Professor Ren C. Luo of National Taiwan University, joined by three moderators and Covestro Taiwan's speaker — Renee Chen, Head of Communications and DEI Leader, in an in-depth dialogue on how companies can design social engagement initiatives that address societal needs while drawing on their own core expertise.
The presentation centers on two flagship CSR programs that have earned Covestro Taiwan repeated recognition both domestically and internationally: the Covestro MagicMaterial School and the Covestro Grandparent-Grandchild Science Camp.
Since 2016, the MagicMaterial School has established ongoing science clubs across all three schools for the hearing-impaired in Taiwan, and built the first-ever science laboratory in the 130-year history of the National University of Tainan's Affiliated School for the Hearing-Impaired. The program's "reverse teaching" model places hearing-impaired students in the role of science instructors for their hearing peers — building confidence among students with hearing-impaired while naturally encouraging mutual respect and understanding across different communities. In 2025, program alumni were invited by the National Science and Technology Council to serve as activity instructors on a nationwide Taiwan Science Train.
The Grandparent-Grandchild Science Camp, launched in 2019, uses science as a bridge to strengthen intergenerational bonds. Through annual themes such as "Grandma's Magic Kitchen," "Grandpa's Secret Garden," and "The Grandchildren's Wonderland," the program employs spiral learning methodology to invite elders to share their life wisdom while stepping into the imaginative world of their grandchildren. The camp is co-organized with the Taipei City Government and Department of Education, the Changhua County Government and Bureau of Social Affairs, and the Pingtung County Government and Bureau of Social Affairs.
Together, the two programs have served more than 8,000 people across Taiwan and generated nearly 600 domestic and international media reports. Covestro has been nominated for the Gartner Communications Award — making Covestro Taiwan the only Taiwanese company ever nominated in the "ESG, Sustainability, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion" category — and have received multiple US based PR News Social Impact Awards and CommonWealth Corporate Social Responisbility Awards. Both programs align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), reflecting the company's commitment to addressing shared global challenges through concrete action.
"Covestro believes that chemical reactions don't only happen in the laboratory — they can also spark real change in people's hearts and minds,” said Annie Chen, Managing Director of Covestro Taiwan. “We are deeply honored to be invited to this event organized by PIDC, and to join this platform of Taiwan’s industry leaders in exploring how science education can plant the core values of humility, equity and inclusion in the hearts of the next generation. This is not only a concrete action in fulfilling our corporate social responsibility, but also our sincere effort toward realizing a vision of an inclusive society — one where everyone is seen, valued, and able to grow together.”
About Covestro:
Covestro is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, telecommunications and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself.
The company is geared completely to the circular economy. In addition, Covestro aims to achieve climate neutrality for its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2035, and the Group’s Scope 3 emissions are also set to be climate neutral by 2050. Covestro generated sales of EUR 12.9 billion in fiscal year 2025. At the end of 2025, the company had 46 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,600 people (calculated as full-time equivalents).