Sustainability

Sustainability at BASF

Chemistry for a sustainable future

We understand sustainability as an integral part of our strategy, goals, governance processes, and business models. We remain firmly committed to our climate protection goals in the future as well. Our ambition goes beyond the green transformation of our own production: since our key customer industries face enormous challenges in achieving their transformation goals, we aim to be the preferred chemical company that enables the green transformation of our customers through our diverse portfolio and our product and process innovations.

In a nutshell: Sustainability at BASF

Why does the world need BASF? Our answer: "We create chemistry for a sustainable future." We want to use chemistry to contribute to a world that offers a better quality of life for everyone. In such a world, the economy, the environment and our society must be kept in balance. That is the core of sustainable development. And that requires constant change from people and organizations. BASF has been changing continuously for more than 150 years. Today, change means above all that we want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers' green transformation.

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Empowering Sustainable Progress Together

Our ambition is to be the preferred chemical company driving our customers' green transformation. Through a diversified portfolio and innovative products and processes, we aim for profitable growth and long-term value creation. Sustainability is integrated into our strategy, operations, and management – including valuation and remuneration. Anchored in our purpose “We create chemistry for a sustainable future,” we contribute to environmental protection through global goals such as climate protection, circularity, TripleS, sustainable water management, and responsible procurement.

Responsibility for Society and Nature

The protection of our natural foundations and the promotion of a just society are central components of our corporate strategy. Through our commitment to the environment, biodiversity, and social participation, we take responsibility throughout the entire value chain. We promote dialogue with stakeholders, strengthen civil society, advocate for human rights, and engage globally in education, health, and the preservation of ecological diversity. In this way, we make an active contribution to global sustainability goals and work together with partners to shape a livable future.

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SUBSTANCE
Stories about the stuff that shapes our world.

SUBSTANCE is a podcast about the discoveries and innovations in chemistry and beyond helping us to develop sustainable solutions. Host Joe Hanson exchanges ideas with international guests and BASF experts and presents visionary projects and exciting innovations. Curious?

Turning a corner - Towards a new mobility

The new Creating Chemistry issue is out now!

The fourteenth issue of BASF's sustainability magazine Creating Chemistry is dedicated to the megatrend of mobility and explores the question of how we can move toward mobility that is socially more inclusive and kinder to the planet. And there are many more stories waiting for you!

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Sustainability at BASF

Chemistry for a sustainable future

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The climate is changing. So are we.

BASF Report 2024

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Sustainability at BASF

Chemistry for a sustainable future

More links on the topic of sustainability

Read our company report

The climate is changing.
So are we.

BASF Report
2024

„Creating Chemistry“ –
Our sustainability magazine