At BASF’s Verbund site in Geismar, Louisiana, this dog-like robot can capture digital and thermal images, video and sound. It can be programmed to walk specific routes at specific times or can be manually driven to inspection points.
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Strategy
Chemistry is our passion. We set a new direction for ourselves with the introduction of the “Winning Ways” strategy in September 2024: Our ambition is to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We aim to grow profitably and create value for our shareholders with our broad portfolio of chemicals businesses as well as our product and process innovations. Simultaneously, we are driving the shift toward a performance culture – a decisive factor to successfully implement our “Winning Ways” strategy. We are systematically integrating sustainability topics into our strategy and business as well as into our assessment, steering and compensation systems. This principle remains embedded in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future.

Reasons to invest in BASF

We are leading in the chemical industry, which is essential for growth industries worldwide

We are committed to long-term value creation and attractive distributions to shareholders

We deliver continuous product and process innovation for a broad range of customer industries and to increase our own productivity

We are shaping the transformation to net zero and enable the green transformation of our customers

We focus on local production for local markets and benefit from leading market positions in the majority of our businesses

We have the right team and a winning culture to deliver superior value creation

Innovation Examples

1 Scope 3-applicability depends on the customer’s individual target commitment and lies in the customer’s responsibility.

2 The calculation of the Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) for conventional products follows the requirements and guidelines according to ISO 14067:2018. TÜV Rheinland has determined in a method review that the PCF (SCOTT) methodology developed and used by BASF SE is scientifically sound, in line with ISO 14067:2018 and the Together for Sustainability PCF guideline and reflects the state of the art (ID no. 0000080389: BASF SE – Certipedia).

3 Based on emission measurements commissioned by Sika according to AgBB, Emicode M1 and LEED v4 with selected Sika products containing Baxxodur® EC 151, such as Sikafloor®-2640, as compared to equivalent products without Baxxodur® EC 151.

Cautionary note regarding forward-looking statements

This publication contains forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current estimates and projections of the Board of Executive Directors and currently available information. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of the future developments and results outlined therein. These are dependent on a number of factors; they involve various risks and uncertainties; and they are based on assumptions that may not prove to be accurate. BASF does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements contained in this publication above and beyond the legalrequirements.

Last UpdateJune 2, 2025