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Our contributions to enable the green transformation

Sustainability

Our contributions to enable the green transformation

Corporate carbon footprint
BASF has published a comprehensive corporate carbon footprint since 2008, the only industrial enterprise worldwide to do so.
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Product Carbon Footprint
BASF already offers thousands of products with reduced or even zero carbon footprint (PCF) in its broad portfolio.
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Supplier CO2 Management Program
Reducing Scope 3 emissions presents us with particular challenges, as these are only partially within our direct sphere of influence. To create transparency about these emissions, we launched the Supplier CO2 Management Program in 2021.
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Circular Economy
Another key contribution in our development, innovation and production work is thinking in terms of the circular economy. Circular economy means decoupling growth from resource consumption.
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Climate Protection
As an energy-intensive company, we are committed to the efficient use of energy and global climate protection and support the Paris Climate Agreement. We pursue the goal of climate neutrality and promote low-emission chemistry to enable the green transformation of our customers.
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Engine test bed for diesel passenger cars: Working Student Marcel Maier (right) and Technician Rico Weber (left) monitor the results of the emissions test in front of the computer. In the Hannover Engine Lab future catalyst technologies are tested on their functionality and durability under real life conditions.
Product Responsibility
We are constantly working to ensure that our products do not pose any risk to people or the environment when used responsibly and properly.
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Eco-Efficiency Analysis
The purpose of Eco-Efficiency Analysis is to harmonize economy and ecology. This involves carrying out an overall study of alternative solutions to include a total cost determination and the calculation of ecological impact over the entire life cycle.
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Responsible handling of plastics
BASF supports the Alliance against Plastic Waste in the Environment initiative as a founding member because a joint effort by companies, governmental and non-governmental organizations and civil society is needed to meet the global challenge of plastic waste in the environment.
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TripleS and Sustainable-Future Solutions
We define Loop Solutions as products that make a positive contribution to the circular economy in line with the TripleS methodology. They encompass the revenue generated from our circular products, which are based on renewable or recycled materials or support the recycling process (close the loop), as well as products that increase the durability or prolong the lifespan of materials (extend the loop).   
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Corporate carbon footprint
BASF has published a comprehensive corporate carbon footprint since 2008, the only industrial enterprise worldwide to do so.
  1. Read more
Product Carbon Footprint
BASF already offers thousands of products with reduced or even zero carbon footprint (PCF) in its broad portfolio.
  1. Read more
Supplier CO2 Management Program
In our Supplier CO2 Management Program we work together with our suppliers to create transparency on the Product Carbon Footprint of our purchased raw materials and jointly define and implement concrete reduction measures.
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Low angle view of girl throwing a bottle
Circular Economy
Another key contribution in our development, innovation and production work is thinking in terms of the circular economy. Circular economy means decoupling growth from resource consumption.
  1. Read more
Climate Protection
As an energy-intensive company, we are committed to the efficient use of energy and global climate protection and support the Paris Climate Agreement. We pursue the goal of climate neutrality and promote low-emission chemistry to enable the green transformation of our customers.
  1. Read more
Engine test bed for diesel passenger cars: Working Student Marcel Maier (right) and Technician Rico Weber (left) monitor the results of the emissions test in front of the computer. In the Hannover Engine Lab future catalyst technologies are tested on their functionality and durability under real life conditions.
Product Responsibility
We are constantly working to ensure that our products do not pose any risk to people or the environment when used responsibly and properly.
  1. Read more
Eco-Efficiency Analysis
The purpose of Eco-Efficiency Analysis is to harmonize economy and ecology. This involves carrying out an overall study of alternative solutions to include a total cost determination and the calculation of ecological impact over the entire life cycle.
  1. Read more
Welcome to #OurPlasticsJourney
Plastics play an essential role in modern life. They are a versatile material that helps us keep our food fresh, our houses warm and makes driving safe. But plastics also come with challenges.
We are constantly improving our plastics portfolio to contribute to a sustainable future. Find out how we make, use and recycle plastics to reach our goal of a cleaner tomorrow faster.
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