BASF’s engineering plastics plants in Shanghai and Zhanjiang certified ISCC PLUS

• Strengthens supply of locally produced certified sustainable engineering plastics solutions in China
• Enables customers in automotive and E&E industries to meet evolving regulatory and sustainability requirements

Shanghai, China – July 21, 2026 – BASF’s engineering plastics plant in Minhang, Shanghai, and at the Zhanjiang Verbund site in Guangdong Province have been certified under ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) ^[1]. The certification covers renewable and recycled feedstocks and verifies their sustainable origin and allocation through a mass balance approach, offering independent traceability across the value chain.

The certification expands the availability of BASF’s ISCC PLUS-certified engineering plastics in China, enabling customers to advance their sustainability targets with confidence. By using ISCC PLUS-certified materials, customers – particularly in the automotive and electrical & electronics (E&E) industries – can rely on credible and transparent sustainability claims without compromising product quality or performance.

“The ISCC PLUS certification of our Shanghai and Zhanjiang operations reflects our commitment to delivering verified, low‑carbon material solutions at scale,” said Andy Postlethwaite, Senior Vice President, Performance Materials Asia Pacific. “Local certification strengthens supply reliability and helps customers accelerate their green transformation while maintaining the performance they require.”

The certification is part of BASF’s broader expansion of sustainable product offerings across Asia Pacific, extending ISCC PLUS coverage from Korea and Malaysia to additional sites in China, and enabling more traceable material choices for local customers. To date, close to 70% of BASF’s Performance Materials sites in Asia Pacific ^[2] have been ISCC PLUS certified, supporting customers’ green transformation goals across a wide range of industries.

[1] ISCC PLUS (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) is a globally recognized certification system that ensures the sustainability, traceability, and integrity of raw materials and products across supply chains.

[2] BASF Performance Materials division’s ISCC PLUS- certified plants in Asia Pacific are located in:

Pasi Gudang, Malaysia

Zhanjiang, Mainland China

Shanghai, Mainland China

Nansha, Mainland China

Ansan, South Korea

Onsan, South Korea

Yesan, South Korea

Yeosu, South Korea

Gimcheon, South Korea

Changhua, Taiwan, Greater China

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 108,000 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, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €60 billion in 2025. 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.

About BASF’s Performance Materials division 

BASF’s Performance Materials division drives the transformation of the plastics industry by uniting sustainability with high performance. Our materials expertise, deep industry know-how, and broad product portfolio make us the preferred partner for comprehensive solutions across the plastics lifecycle. With dedicated material-focused teams, strong R&D power, and a global production network close to our customers, we deliver tailored offerings that meet regional and industry-specific needs. Our products enhance performance and efficiency in key sectors such as automotive, construction, consumer goods, and industrial applications. Together with our partners, we embark on #OurPlasticsJourney towards a more circular and sustainable future. In 2025, the Performance Materials division achieved global sales of €6.4 billion.

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