Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development influences BASF’s business operations on three levels: it minimizes risk, boosts business and helps generate new business. Sustainable Development is a basic requirement for long-term success for us and for our customers.

As part of the education process for the employees and other stakeholders of BASF, we define the concept of Sustainable Development in North America as follows:

BASF, The Chemical Company, embraces Sustainable Development as a core strategic guideline because it balances economic growth, environmental protection and social responsibility.

As an integral component of our decision-making process, Sustainable Development:

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  drives innovations in chemistry that improve the quality of life

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  presents market opportunities for eco-efficient products and practices that result in long-term profitable performance

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  promotes the utilization of natural resources in a way that meets the needs of the present while ensuring that the needs of future generations are met.

BASF is committed to shaping a sustainable future for its stakeholders.