BASF provides update on implementation of corporate strategy and commits to targets for Scope 3.1 emissions

Introduction of differentiated steering concept and new financial key performance indicators

08-Dec-2023 - BASF is taking a further step on its path to net zero and has committed to targets for Scope 3.1 emissions. The announcement was made during an update for investors and analysts in Ludwigshafen at which Dr. Martin Brudermüller, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE, and Dr. Dirk ...

Net-zero chemicals industry initiative relaunches as the Global Impact Coalition

The CEO-led chemical industry initiative, incubated by the World Economic Forum, has been relaunched

05-Dec-2023 - To drive the global chemical industry on a path to net-zero emissions by 2050, the Low-Carbon Emitting Technologies (LCET) initiative, incubated and hosted by the World Economic Forum for more than three years, has now officially launched as the independent Global Impact Coalition. With a suite ...

BASF reaches climate protection goal

Integrated report published: reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 29% compared with 2002

14-Mar-2011 - In its Report 2010, BASF demonstrates how it creates measurable value for employees, shareholders, customers and society with its innovative products and solutions. ...

BASF’s Catalysts division strengthens its manufacturing and testing capabilities in Germany

Adds new dryer for adsorbent and desiccant production at Nienburg site

26-Apr-2010 - BASF’s Catalysts division has completed a number of capital investment projects to strengthen the company’s manufacturing and testing capabilities at its operating facilities in Nienburg and Hannover, Germany. The company started up a third belt dryer at its Nienburg production site, enhancing ...

BASF emissions control catalyst plant in Russia successfully completes first year of operation

19-Mar-2010 - BASF Catalysts marked the first anniversary of its mobile emissions catalyst facility in Krasnogorsk (30 km from central Moscow) during the Russian Automotive Industry Forum. The plant is part of BASF’s global strategy to serve the world’s established and emerging markets for advancedemission ...

BASF’s eco-efficiency analysis wins international recognition

Non-profit organization NSF certifies method in the United States

27-Jul-2009 - BASF’s eco-efficiency analysis has been awarded the internationally recognized seal of approval of the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF). The U.S.-based NSF is an international non-profit organization that is active in the field of public health protection and consumer safety. The ...

BASF Coatings expands waterborne basecoat production

Capacity expansion at Würzburg site completed

25-May-2009 - Around one and one-half years after the construction start, BASF Coatings has officially launched its new production and lab capacities for basecoats at the Würzburg site. “With this capacity expansion, we are making a bold statement in the face of the economic crisis," Dr. Stefan Marcinowski, ...

BASF Catalysts announces opening of new emission control catalyst plant in Russia

20-Mar-2009 - BASF Catalysts announced the official opening of its new mobile emissions catalyst facility in Krasnogorsk (30 km from central Moscow). The plant is designed to capitalize on the market opportunity created by new emissions control legislation in Russia. “The opening of Krasnogorsk is part of our ...

BASF receives European award for Carbon Balance

08-Oct-2008 - BASF was awarded the European Responsible Care® Award by the European chemical industry association CEFIC for its Carbon Balance. The judges commemorated the project as a highly innovative measurement approach that allows BASF to present a comprehensive carbon balance for its operations. “It is ...

BASF plasticizer Hexamoll® DINCH comes out ahead in eco-efficiency analysis

Independent assessment by TÜV Rheinland supports BASF findings

07-Jul-2008 - The BASF product Hexamoll® DINCH has the highest eco-efficiency in a comparison of the top five non-phthalate plasticizers on the market today. So say the results of a BASF eco-efficiency analysis, verified by the impartial German organization TÜV Rheinland. Plasticizers are added to PVC ...