BASF has participated in the program established by the international organization CDP for reporting on data relevant to climate protection since 2004. CDP represents more than 640 capital markets signatories with $127 trillion in assets and more than 330 major organizations with $6.4 trillion in purchasing power. In 2025, CDP once again awarded BASF Leadership status (A-) in the categories of water management and forest protection for the 2024 business year. The final CDP assessment on climate protection for 2024 was not yet available by the editorial deadline for the BASF Factbook in 2025.
In the climate protection category, CDP assesses, among other things, the transparency of emissions reporting, the handling of opportunities and risks arising from climate change, the climate protection strategy and measures to reduce CO2 emissions. The CDP assessment for sustainable water management takes into account how transparently companies report on their water management activities and how they reduce risks such as water scarcity. BASF continues to implement its sustainable water management target at all relevant production sites. CDP also evaluates the extent to which product developments can contribute to sustainable water management for customers. CDP’s “Forests” assessment is based on detailed insights into the palm value chain and on activities that impact ecosystems and natural habitats.
MSCI ESG Research awarded BASF an A rating in 2025. The analysts highlighted BASF’s presence in clean technology markets and its leading water management strategy. BASF again achieved Prime status (B-) in the ISS ESG rating developed by Institutional Shareholder Services, placing it in the top 10% of the companies assessed. In Morningstar Sustainalytics’1 ESG Risk Ratings, BASF belongs to the best category for “diversified chemicals” with a medium ESG risk rating and was recognized for its strong risk management.
