You cannot see us, but we are everywhere. From the glasses that let us see the world, to the fertilizers that nourish it our Jewelry and Industrial Metals enable daily life. Discover how:

We have been selected to be part of the European Technology Council for advanced materials. This is a joint effort of the EU, Member States, industry and academia to define a clear strategic view on the needs for advanced materials: research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/news/all-resea…

Umicore announces changes to its Management Board. Read the full press release for all the details: umico.re/hei

Today we share details on the anticipated cost saving measures affecting our workforce and our decision to continue to pause construction of our battery materials plant in Loyalist, Canada. We are committed to support the teams throughout these changes: : umico.re/498

Are you trying to reduce the environmental impact of your process or product? Then you might have heard of LCA and PCF, both are great tools with a different purpose. Learn more about them on the video below:

Umicore Precious Metals Management bridges recycling and producers in need of precious metals, guaranteeing the continuous supply of sustainably sourced raw materials. Find out how:

We are thrilled to once again have achieved a Gold medal in the 2024 EcoVadis Corporate Social Responsibility rating, placing us in the top 5% of all companies rated. This rating underscores our commitment and ambitions to #sustainability.

Diverse and inclusive teams can bring innovative and better solutions, specially when it comes to process improvement. Sylvaine works in process improvement for our Precious Metals Refining business. She shares how diversity and innovation go hand-in-hand: youtu.be/xXuljTSYIXM

Umicore and MESC have been collaborating and driving innovation and progress in the field of advanced materials for energy storage and conversion. This partnership has proven to be an important collaboration that bridges academia and industry: umico.re/1fn

Did you know that waste can contain valuable secondary raw materials such as #CriticalRawMaterials that Umicore can recycle? On the week of #EwasteDay we want to give you a sneak peek on the crucial link between recycling and waste shipment regulations: youtu.be/3NMW7DWjbNY

The first batch of germanium concentrates will be shipped from STL's facility to Umicore this week for further processing and use in high-tech applications. As communicated earlier, Umicore and STL signed a partnership related to germanium recycling: umico.re/nf9

Do you know what e-waste is? It's electronic waste and a growing issue expected to rise to 82 billion kg by 2030! We all have a role to play to dispose of our e-waste in the right way so that we can give them and the materials inside a new life. #InternationalEwasteDay

Digital product passports will play a pivotal role in transforming today's linear economy into sustainable circular supply chains. Our colleague Sven was invited to the Verdantix Sustainable Supply Chain Summit to share the added value of a battery passport in the long-term.

Umicore is filled with #InspiringWomen from diverse backgrounds who are unique in their roles and life stories. Veerle shared what women bring to our industry. She believes that women have a special way of networking and creating connections What it here: bit.ly/47S7U64

Test your knowledge on this month's #metal 🤓 Can you drink wine thanks to molybdenum? Watch the video and find out!

In the wake of storm Boris, we donated to the Polish Red Cross to support those impacted in the region. This is part of our ongoing commitment to disaster relief efforts and supporting our colleagues and their communities in times of need. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.

Have you ever heard that only a diamond can cut another diamond? That's right, diamonds are among the hardest materials on earth and are used in order to cut other hard materials. But how do we create such resistant tools? Watch the video to find out!

🌍 European #MobilityWeek is here and at Umicore, everyone has a part to play in the transition to a greener future! In 2023, we reduced our CO2 emissions from business travel by 38% compared to 2019. Every journey counts—let’s make sustainable choices together! 🚶‍♂️🚴‍♀️🚝

Severe floods have hit Central and Eastern Europe including Poland, where we operate two industrial plants. We are relieved that our colleagues and their families are safe. We will be in close contact with the local communities and lend support to disaster relief organizations.

Did you know that forced labour is a growing problem affecting global value chains? We are committed to uphold human rights and ethical business practices, and we have developed a new guidance on how to understand and address forced labour: umico.re/0ce