Sustainability

Responsibility for Society and Nature

BASF's commitment to sustainable development in society and nature

Sustainable development is a central guiding principle for BASF: we shape economic success in harmony with social responsibility and the protection of natural resources. In doing so, we focus on ambitious climate targets, promote sustainable products and innovative technologies and open dialogue with our stakeholders. We consistently integrate sustainability into our strategy, our actions and our decision-making processes - from product development to the supply chain. Our goal: a future worth living for current and future generations. Our aspiration: We want to leave our mark - through responsible behaviour, transparent processes and solutions that create real added value for society and nature.

Biodiversity and ecosystems

Biodiversity, which describes the variety of life forms on Earth and is essential for functioning ecosystems, is under threat. As a chemical company, we utilize valuable resources from nature, directly interacting with natural habitats that we also impact through our activities. Therefore, the protection of biodiversity is a fundamental part of our commitment to a sustainable future.

Societal Engagement

As part of our sustainability commitment, BASF’s societal engagement contributes to the solution of relevant societal challenges for communities surrounding our sites and vulnerable communities worldwide.

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Human Rights

BASF acknowledges its responsibility to respect internationally recognized human rights.

Cooperation with our stakeholders

Sustainable development is a collaborative process in which societal groups work constructively together to fairly meet the needs of current and future generations. BASF's company-wide stakeholder engagement program utilizes various formats to incorporate perspectives and expertise from stakeholders on relevant issues into decision-making processes.

Efficient, safe and responsible production

Our global safety and security concepts serve to protect our employees, contractors and neighbors as well as to prevent property and environmental damage and protect information and company assets.