A global materials technology and recycling group

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Integrated Annual Report 2023
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Circularity for critical metals

Circularity for critical metals

Circularity, where materials are given a new life repeatedly and are kept within the economy, is an essential differentiating factor in the way we do business. We work every day to create high-tech, sustainable advanced materials to tackle societal challenges, and turn waste into value at every turn.

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Mobility transformation

Mobility transformation

We are moving further and faster to accelerate the global transition to carbon free mobility. Thanks to our expertise in clean mobility materials and recycling technologies, we are able to guide you through your company’s transformation journey, from start to finish.

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Growing need for advanced materials

Growing need for advanced materials

We have what it takes to develop the next generation of sustainable advanced materials ensuring that they are used again and again. They represent the future but with a foothold firmly in the here and now. Together with our cutting-edge technologies, we support the transition to a green and digital economy. Wherever your sustainable plan aims to take you, know that we are with you every step of the way.

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Materials for a better life

Umicore is a leading circular materials technology company with an extensive expertise in the fields of material science, chemistry and metallurgy. Our overriding goal of sustainable value creation is based on the ambition to develop, produce and recycle materials in a way that fulfils our mission: "materials for a better life". Which is why we are now more than ever determined to leverage our unique position and mutually reinforcing portfolio of activities to accelerate the global transformation of mobility, respond to the growing need for advanced materials, and contribute to the pursuit of a global circular economy.

We RISE today to transform tomorrow.

Between now and 2030, our ambition is to be a true transformation partner for our customers, guiding them on their journey towards sustainability and circularity.

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Technology

Umicore’s vast experience and know-how give you the peace of mind that comes with being expertly guided to meet quality, compliance and sustainability demands.

Sustainable Solutions

Together we can implement sustainable solutions that ensure you are at the forefront of rapidly changing landscapes and continuously improving environmental performance.

Strategic Partnerships

Engage in a long-term strategic partnership with Umicore today, so together we can start planning for a better tomorrow.

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Metal of the month

Iridium

Have you always wondered why dinosaurs are no longer to be found on the planet? There are many theories about the cause of their extinction and one of them is linked to iridium. A large meteorite impact would have caused a huge dust cloud, depositing a very thin layer of iridium across the globe. Some scientists think that a meteor impact like this wiped out the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. Iridium is key evidence for this theory.

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