BASF Kids’ Lab 2023 inspires students in India to become ‘Climate Champions’

• Initiative launched by Dr. Robert Habeck, German Vice Chancellor, and Federal Minister of Germany for Economic Affairs & Climate Action in the presence of Dr. Markus Kamieth, Member of the Board of Executive Directors, BASF SE, at BASF Innovation Campus, Mumbai
• Kids’ Lab launched as part of BASF India Limited’s CSR initiative, primarily for children from lesser privileged communities
• Experiments focusing on Climate Protection aims to inspire young minds to become ‘Climate Champions’

Mumbai, India – July 21, 2023 – Colleagues from BASF India, along with Dr. Markus Kamieth, Member of the Board of Executive Directors, BASF SE, had the privilege to host German Vice Chancellor, Dr. Robert Habeck and his delegation, during his 3-day visit to India, at the BASF Innovation Campus, Mumbai. One of the focus topics of the visit to BASF, was the launch of Kids’ Lab 2023, a program by BASF, that nurtures kids' interest in chemistry through safe and fun experiments.

For the first time, Kids’ Lab was launched as part of BASF India Limited’s CSR initiative. Kids’ Lab 2023 is focused on the theme of Climate Protection, aiming to inspire more than 3,500 students from lesser-privileged backgrounds across 5 locations - Bangalore, Dahej, Delhi, Mangalore and Mumbai, to become ‘Climate Champions’.

“We are proud to launch Kid’s Lab 2023 with a focus on 'Climate Protection’ in India today. In Asia Pacific, more than 300,000 children have participated in Kids’ Lab since 2002. This one is special as it is designed to include and inspire children from lesser-privileged backgrounds with limited access and exposure, to take part in a very critical topic. Good luck to the team in India for inspiring young minds towards becoming our future ‘Climate Champions,” said Dr. Markus Kamieth.  

In line with the theme of ‘Climate Protection’, the students engaged in interesting experiments such as: ‘Greenhouse effect’, which highlights the impact of CO₂ on our environment; ‘Energy from Sun’, which explains the importance of renewable energy and ‘Biodegradable Plastics’ – stresses on how we can reduce use of fossil fuels by using natural sources like vegetable oils and starches. The aim is to make children understand and learn Chemistry in a fun manner, while inspiring them to become ambassadors for change towards a better future. 

About BASF Kids’ Lab

BASF Kids’ Lab is an interactive & fun chemistry education program designed for kids aged 8 to 12 years, to discover the world of chemistry through simple and safe hands-on experiments. The program has been brought to more than 30 countries across the globe, including the U.K., the U.S., Australia, Singapore, India, and Japan. It was established in 1997 in Ludwigshafen, Germany.

It was introduced to India in 2004, and to date 50,000 kids from schools across the country have learned from its fun-filled experiments. Over the years, BASF Kids’ Lab has witnessed various formats in India – it has been organized in schools, in national Museums, it was installed on a train called the Science Express, which travelled across India and was part of a 5-city tour of the Indo-German Urban Mela.

About BASF in India

BASF has successfully partnered India’s progress for more than 130 years. As of the end of 2022, BASF had 2,342 employees in India with 8 production sites and 42 offices throughout the country. The Innovation Campus Mumbai and the Coatings Technical Center in Mangalore are both part of BASF’s global technology platform. In 2022, BASF registered sales of approximately €2.7 billion to customers in India. Further information is available on  www.basf.com/in.

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 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 €87.3 billion in 2022. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.