News & stories
In recent days severe floods have hit Central and Eastern Europe. The southeast of Poland, where Umicore operates two industrial plants, is one of the regions heavily affected.
In our ongoing commitment to uphold human rights and ethical business practices, we are proud to introduce our new guidance on Understanding and addressing forced labour, why it matters and how we can take action.
Umicore is proud to announce its partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Critical Materials Innovation Hub (CMI Hub).
We were wondering what our experts are taking with them on their summer holiday? Luckily some of them decided to share their summer reading list and how they have a positive impact for them both personally and professionally.
Umicore has been a proud supporter of Mamas for Africa since 2023. This organization helps women and girls in eastern Congo who face sexual and gender-based violence by offering counseling that helps them heal physically and mentally while also…
Despite the many barriers overcome and progress made in the last 50 years, being a woman in the workplace still comes with some unique challenges. In Brazil, a group of inspiring Umicore women have created a network to support and mentor each other.
For some children, being told to practice the piano is a chore, but for Andrea Daniels, Process Safety Engineer at Umicore, her love of music was a bridge to her career as an engineer.
Since 2023, Umicore has a strong partnership with SOS Children’s Villages, aiming to improve the lives of children and young people without parental care. Through our commitment and contributions, we are supporting two vital projects in the…
Against the backdrop of the ongoing transition to electric mobility, Umicore has been working in recent years to adapt its Automotive Catalysts business to changing market conditions. This includes a continued focus on efficiency and performance,…
It’s never too early to start inspiring children through science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education! Umicore and primary school Githo Nijlen created an action plan to do just this. By making STEM education tangible and…
For over ten years, Umicore has partnered up with UNICEF to create a positive impact for communities in need, to champion children’s rights and to contribute to the wellbeing of children and adolescents over the world.
Ana Fonseca Nordang was appointed Umicore’s new Executive Vice President of People and Organization in September 2023. She is also the third female Management Board member. We talk to her about her first 100 days in the role; why gender diversity…
