BASF publishes its first Chinese science picture book Cool the Planet – Lead a Low-carbon Lifestyle

• Jointly presented with Juvenile & Children's Publishing House to inspire the young generation towards low-carbon initiatives, celebrating the 20th anniversary of BASF^® Kids' Lab in China
• BASF donated 1,000 books to Shanghai Soong Ching Ling Foundation to educate more children about climate change
   

Shanghai, China – BASF today publishes its first Chinese science picture book Cool the Planet – Lead a Low-carbon Lifestyle,together with Juvenile & Children's Publishing House. Targeting children aged 9 to 12, the picture book outlines the concepts of greenhouse gases, the greenhouse effect, carbon peak, carbon neutrality, and other scientific concepts through Dr. Bubbles, BASF Kids' Lab‘s beloved mascot. As one of the highlights in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the BASF^® Kids' Lab in China, the picture book is written to guide children to reflect on the impact of global warming and deliver the ideas of low-carbon living.

At today's book launch, BASF announced to donate 1,000 picture books to the Shanghai Soong Ching Ling Foundation(SSCLF). Dedicated to schools and libraries in remote areas and schools of children of migrant workers in Shanghai, the books are expected to sow "green" seeds in more children’s minds.

"Accelerating climate changes, such as global warming, require the concerted efforts of everyone, including our young generations,“ said Dr. Jeffrey Lou, President and Chairman, BASF Greater China. “At BASF, we believe education is the key to achieving a sustainable future. We're pleased to publish our first Chinese science picture book with Juvenile & Children's Publishing House and encourage our children to protect our planet by taking concrete actions."

"Juvenile & Children's Publishing House is fully committed to acting as a mentor and friend along with children's growth, which deeply coincides with BASF's vision and efforts. We are delighted to launch this well-illustrated science book together with BASF for a better future," said Feng Jie, Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of Juvenile & Children's Publishing House.

Zhu Yaping, Deputy Secretary-General of SSCLF echoed: "Since its establishment in 1986, the SSCLF is committed to serving children following Mr. Soong Ching Ling's charitable spirit of ‘giving the most precious things to children'. The young generations are most impacted by climate change but also have a key role in ensuring a sustainable future. Co-presented by BASF and Juvenile & Children's Publishing House, the picture book delivers professional and engaging scientific knowledge and guides children in practicing a green lifestyle, making it a quality read for children to understand global climate change."

BASF is committed to actively supporting Sustainable Development Goal 4 "Quality Education" by organizing a wide range of social engagement programs on science education. Since its introduction to China in 2002, BASF's Kids’ Lab program has inspired nearly 200,000 children with science knowledge through safe and fun interactive chemistry experiments every year.

About BASF in Greater China

BASF has been a committed partner to Greater China since 1885. With large production sites in Shanghai, Nanjing, and Chongqing, as well as a global and regional research and development hub in Shanghai, BASF is a major foreign investor in the country’s chemical industry. BASF posted sales of approximately €12 billion in 2021 to customers in Greater China and employed 11,070 people as of the end of the year. For further information, please visit www.basf.com/cn/en.

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €78.6 billion in 2021. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information is at www.basf.com.