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Webinar on "Cost-Saving Jewellery Plating Solutions" now online

In these times of high market volatility, it is a constant challenge for jewellery manufacturers to deliver collections with spectacular metal finishes while remaining profitable. In 2020 and 2021, rhodium prices have skyrocketed to heights not previously thought possible. The difference with previous price rises: this time the prices of other...

Megatrends

Umicore is a transformation partner for our customers on their journey toward sustainability and circularity.

Health & Safety

We are commited to maximize our positive impact on the environment and society, and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our employees.

2021 - Due Diligence Compliance Report Archive

Actor’s details Actor’s name Umicore(Business Group Energy & Surface Technologies) Location Watertorenstraat 33, 2250 Olen, Belgium Reporting Year-end 31.12.2021 Date of Report 18.03.2022 Senior Management responsible for this Report...

Ruthenium as a sustainable substitute for palladium plating with significant price advantages

Our RUTHUNA® (ruthenium electrolyte) as an intermediate or final layer surpasses palladium plating in all relevant properties and has clear price advantages.

Second edition of Umicore's educational program 'Batteries recharge our everyday life' launched

Umicore, a leading supplier of catalysts and cathode materials, has launched for the second time an educational project aimed at primary school children. This year's edition of 'Batteries Charge Our Daily Life' was launched on 7th February with the aim of educating young people about innovative technologies and sustainability. This...

Finding your voice: Psychological safety at Umicore

To create a more inclusive work culture across sites and units, Umicore North America launched Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) in 2021.

What we value

Energised by our collective determination and individual ambitions, Umicore is creating a more sustainable world for future generations. This is challenging and important work. And it is something we are achieving together. As a global business, we believe it is essential our people understand the important role they have in shaping our...

To feel good means to work better

Combining work and private life can be a challenge. We safeguard the well-being and vitality of our employees, because to feel good means to work better.

Here is why age diversity matters

People and their talent are Umicore’s greatest asset for long-term success. We recognize each individual’s uniqueness and appreciate diversity of thought. It promotes innovation and an open working culture, and age diversity cannot be the exception.

Knowledge, skills and expertise from different age groups...

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The Umicore Way sets out our business goals and growth ambitions, as well as our sustainability and broad environmental, social and governance objectives.