Covestro has unveiled the CQ-Configurator, a new digital tool designed to help polyurethane value chain partners rapidly design and assess more sustainable foam solutions using Covestro’s own environmental data.

 

Positioned as an application-first platform, the CQ-Configurator covers both flexible and rigid polyurethane foams — from mattresses to insulation panels — and converts raw material-level data into clear, product-specific sustainability metrics. The goal: make environmental impact assessments faster, more transparent, and accessible well beyond sustainability teams.

 

As pressure mounts on companies to demonstrate measurable sustainability progress — from Scope 3 reporting to tightening regulatory demands — Covestro says the tool fills a critical gap.

 

”The CQ-Configurator supports these needs by enabling rapid, data-based environmental performance assessments and by improving transparency along the polyurethane value chain.”, said Patrizia Wegner, VP Sales Flex Foam EMLA, Covestro.

 

The tool allows users to define foam applications, technical properties, and the proportion of mass-balanced isocyanate and polyol inputs. It then calculates the resulting CO₂ footprint and sustainable material share for each formulation scenario, enabling quick side-by-side comparisons.

 

“Companies can now compare material choices and reach their desired product sustainability profile in just a few clicks — eliminating the need for time-consuming calculations and lengthy alignment processes”, said Dennis Wagner, Marketing Manager Soft Furniture, Covestro.

 

By translating formulation decisions into application-specific sustainability outcomes, the CQ-Configurator creates a shared fact base for internal decision-making. Exportable results support cross-functional collaboration — from R&D and procurement to sales and marketing — and help connect material choices with market-relevant sustainability claims.

 

The tool is designed for broad industry use, with an intuitive interface that accommodates both technical and non-technical users across sectors such as bedding, furniture, construction, and appliances.

 

“As sustainability becomes a key differentiator across markets such as bedding, furniture, construction, and appliances, the CQ-Configurator helps companies to make informed choices that align product performance with economic considerations,” added Dennis Wagner.

 

Covestro says it is the first European polyurethane materials supplier to offer a comprehensive digital sustainability assessment tool spanning multiple foam applications. Built on third-party verified raw material life cycle assessment data and Covestro’s long-standing polyurethane expertise, the CQ-Configurator forms part of the company’s expanding digital portfolio aimed at helping customers meet their sustainability targets.