BASF
Chemical raw materials and chemical products manufacturing
BASF is a global leader in the chemical industry, offering a diverse range of solutions across various sectors, including agriculture, chemicals, and materials. The company is committed to sustainability and innovation, delivering value to customers and society. BASF’s Crop Protection division is a major part of its agricultural solutions, providing farmers with a broad portfolio of products such as herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, and seed treatments. These solutions help improve crop yields, control pests and diseases, and support sustainable farming practices. BASF combines advanced technologies, digital tools, and sustainable practices to optimize farm productivity and minimize environmental impact. The company aims to support food security and promote sustainable agriculture worldwide.
Climate Targets
Not Disclosed
Carbon Neutral Company
2050
In Progress
Carbon Neutral Supply Chain
Climate Actions
BASF has been publishing a comprehensive corporate carbon footprint report since 2008, making it the first chemical company in the world to release such a report.For BASF, climate protection and limiting global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius are top priorities. The company focuses its climate actions on leveraging its strengths, seeking innovative solutions to address new challenges. Through its carbon management programs, BASF takes measures to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in energy-intensive chemical production processes.
Climate Milestone
2023
- The use of renewable energy power in new plants will further reduce carbon emissions in the production process.
- BASF's thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) facility in Greater China received the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS).
- BASF, along with 13 value chain partners, initiated and launched the "Sustainable Development Co-Construction Alliance" to promote sustainable growth.
- BASF continued to implement its "Supplier Carbon Management" program, inviting suppliers to participate.
- Under the "Together for Sustainability" (TfS) initiative, 50 chemical companies, including BASF, are actively working on the standardization of carbon emissions calculation methods for Scope 3.
- BASF received the "China Enterprise Carbon Neutrality Performance" Excellence Award at the inaugural China Enterprise Carbon Neutrality Performance Ranking Awards, co-hosted by Caijing and the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Carbon Neutrality Research Institute.
- BASF won the 2023 "AICM Responsible Care Enterprise Award" and "AICM Responsible Care Green Footprint Award."
- Awarded the "20th Anniversary Special Contribution Award for Corporate Social Responsibility in China" by Southern Weekly.
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