10,000
employees in R&D woldwide
Who we are
Innovations pour un avenir durable
Optimism is what drives all human beings. At BASF, this motivates us every day to develop solutions for the greatest challenges of our time – so we can better protect the climate, make optimal use of limited resources and provide food, energy and clean water for a booming world population.
Only with innovations from chemistry can we solve the pressing questions of the future, grow as BASF and remain competitive. That is why we are working intensively with customers and partners to develop innovative products and optimize processes and the use of raw materials. With our solutions, we hold the key to leading ourselves, our customers and society towards climate neutrality and a circular economy. Therefore, we have a special responsibility.

Our Research Focus: Overcoming the challenges of our time.
We are a global leader in chemical industry R&D. Our researchers in labs around the globe are working on hundreds of research projects to meet the challenges of our customers and create chemistry for a sustainable future.
Our Know-How Verbund: The basis of our innovative power.
Facts and Figures 2023
€2.1 bn
expenses for R&D
>€10 bn
sales with products launched on the market in the past five years that stemmed from R&D
~1000
new patents worldwide
Chez BASF, l’optimisme nous pousse chaque jour à trouver des solutions aux plus grands défis de notre époque, afin de mieux préserver le climat, d’utiliser les ressources de façon raisonnée et de fournir de la nourriture, de l’énergie et de l’eau potable à l’ensemble de la population mondiale.
C’est grâce aux innovations que BASF est devenue leader mondial de la chimie. Aujourd’hui, nos clients et la société dans son ensemble recherchent plus que jamais des solutions innovantes. Nous avons tous besoin de répondre aux enjeux tels que le changement climatique, la rareté des ressources et la pollution des océans. En tant qu’entreprise de la chimie la plus innovante, BASF agit de manière responsable, parce que les innovations basées sur la chimie sont essentielles pour répondre à ces enjeux ".