BASF Indonesia receives recognition from various ministries

• Cengkareng site wins Level 4 "Green Industry Awards 2021"
• Cengkareng, Merak, and Cimanggis site receive PROPER Blue category following the result of 2020-2021 corporate performance rating assessment in environmental management
• Ministry of Health lauds BASF Indonesia’s efforts of medical equipment donation to emergency hospitals during the COVID-19 outbreak

BASF Indonesia’s efforts in the areas of efficient resource utilization, environmental management and compliance and community outreach were recognized by various government ministries in December 2021. Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia awarded BASF Indonesia's Cengkareng Site with ‘Level 4 Green Industry Awards’, the only manufacturing site in West Jakarta to be recognized by  Green Industry. This award was conferred to encourage the implementation of the Green Industry and recognize companies that have utilized resources efficiently, effectively, and sustainably. With the assessment verified by the Advisory Board and the Technical Team, only 88 companies nationwide were awarded level 5 and 49 with level 4. 

The Ministry of Environment and Forestry awarded BASF Indonesia's Cengkareng, Merak, and Cimanggis Site with PROPER ‘Blue’ category for the company performance rating assessment program in environmental management for 2020-2021. Public Disclosure Program for Environmental Compliance (PROPER) is annually organized by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to encourage industrial compliance with environmental regulations. PROPER Blue reflects the company's full compliance with environmental management.

BASF Indonesia also received an award from the Ministry of Health for supporting the COVID-19 emergency through medical equipment donation. Deputy Minister of Health, Dante Saksono Harbuwono, expressed his gratitude to all donors who have worked together to provide medical equipment assistance. One of BASF Indonesia's Directors, Paramita Dewi, received the appreciation at the Recognition Award Ceremony held in Jakarta on December 29, 2021.

Speaking at the ceremony, Dante Saksono Harbuwono, said, "Thank you for the mutual cooperation and contribution that have been shown by all parties, both public and private sectors. This collaboration will be our main capital to face the COVID-19 pandemic."

BASF Indonesia's aid included oxygen concentrators, oxygen cylinders, oxygen regulators, and oximeters which were further distributed to health facilities in the country in line with recommendations of the Ministry of Health. Further, self-isolation packages  were distributed to communities near our production sites.

With  these recognitions, BASF Indonesia will continue to focus on itscommitment of creating chemistry for a sustainable future, bringing better value and exceptional experience for our customers, society, and the environment.

About BASF in Indonesia

BASF has been investing in Indonesia since 1976. Today, BASF solutions contribute to the success of its customers in Indonesia in nearly all industries, including agriculture, food, home & personal care, automotive, paints and coatings, and chemicals. The head office of BASF in Indonesia is located in Jakarta, with production sites in Cengkareng, Cimanggis, and Merak. In 2020, BASF posted sales of approximately €416 million to customers in Indonesia and employed 562 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF in Indonesia is available at www.basf.com/id.

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 110,000 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 is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €59 billion in 2020. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.