BASF receives BCA Green Mark Platinum Award in Singapore
- Innovative and sustainable office design contributes to sustainability
- Ongoing initiatives ensure the health and well-being of employees
Singapore – October 29, 2024 – BASF South East Asia Pte. Ltd. (BSEA) head office was awarded the coveted BCA (Building and Construction Authority) Green Mark Platinum Award based on the BCA-HPB (Health Promotion Board) Green Mark for Healthier Workplaces (HW: 2018) scheme. This accolade highlights the ongoing commitment of BASF to sustainability through innovative office design and ensuring the health and well-being of employees.
BSEA moved its head office to Guoco Midtown in 2023. The head office is a showcase of sustainability, featuring state-of-the-art green technologies, energy-efficient systems, and sustainable materials. Wellness initiatives and events such as Health & Wellness Week are also organized throughout the year to cater to employees’ nutritional, physical, and mental well-being.
Vimala Arumugam, Managing Director of BSEA and BASF (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., said, "Since the office relocated last year, our teams have remained committed to ensuring the energy and resource efficiency of the workplace. They regularly organize initiatives and events to encourage healthy living and introduce new measures, where possible, to make the office environment more comfortable and conducive for all.”
The BCA Green Mark Scheme is an initiative to foster a more sustainable environment in Singapore. It encourages sustainable design and advocates for best practices in constructing and operating buildings that are more energy and resource-efficient, as well as climate-responsive. The BCA-HPB Green Mark for Healthier Workplaces scheme takes into additional consideration the health, comfort and well-being of the building users and occupants, recognizing workplaces that promote healthier indoor environments.
About BASF in Singapore
BASF has been present in Singapore since 1978, supplying to customers from various industries, including chemicals, construction, electronics, personal care, and health and nutrition. The company today operates four production facilities in Singapore, as well as Human Nutrition Application Lab Asia Pacific for its nutrition and health business. BASF posted sales to customers in Singapore of about €300 million in 2023 and had 520 employees as of the end of the year. Further information is available on www.basf.com/sg.
About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 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 €68.9 billion in 2023. 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.
