Covestro donates 1.4 million yuan worth of epidemic prevention and control materials to Shanghai

German material manufacturer Covestro announced that through the Shanghai Charity Foundation, 70,000 new coronavirus antigen detection kits worth 1.
4 million yuan will be donated for the prevention and control of the epidemic in Shanghai
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The first batch of materials has been delivered to the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park Medical Center
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Since the outbreak of the epidemic in Shanghai, the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park has made every effort to maintain the safety and stability of the park and adhere to the epidemic prevention and control line in order to ensure the normal and continuous production of enterprises
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The Covestro Shanghai Integrated Base located in the Shanghai Chemical Industry Zone is the company's largest production base in the world
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Lei Huanli, President of Covestro China, said: "On behalf of Covestro, I would like to pay the highest tribute to all the people from all walks of life who are fighting on the front line of the fight against the epidemic
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Covestro shoulders corporate social responsibility and makes a small contribution through donations.
I also look forward to an early return to normal production and life
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"

About Covestro:

Covestro is one of the world's leading producers of high-quality polymers and their components
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Through innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps promote sustainable development and improve the quality of life in many areas
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Covestro serves customers in important industries such as mobility, construction and living, as well as electronics and electrical appliances worldwide
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In addition, Covestro polymers are used in fields such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and healthcare, as well as in the chemical industry itself
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The company is committed to a full cycle, targeting climate neutrality by 2035 (Scope 1 and 2)
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In fiscal 2021, Covestro achieved sales of around 15.
9 billion euros
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By the end of 2021, Covestro has 50 production sites around the world and around 17,900 employees (calculated as full-time employees)
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