Transforming the future of business

BASF Corporation hosted Sustainability Matters, a virtual event series focused on key sustainability technologies, trends, and practices.  

Esteemed guest speakers from transportation, building and construction, advanced recycling, high tech, manufacturing, education, and the nonprofit sector shared valuable insights into cutting-edge technology and innovative practices for sustainable solutions. 
 
“Sustainability matters to us,” said Heather Remley, President & CEO, BASF Corporation. “We've made significant progress on our own with renewable energy, alternative raw materials, and new technologies. But to truly transform our business and our world, we need the whole value chain working together.”  

On-demand recordings are available for each of the four one-hour sessions.
  
 

Session 1 | The Future of Sustainability in Mobility 

To achieve a circular transportation industry, cross-sector collaboration with OEMs, tier suppliers, universities and technology providers is key. This session highlights sustainability in mobility through innovative practices, such as returning regenerative braking energy from public transit trains back into the power grid and closed-loop recycling for automotive materials. Learn how AI and data technologies are helping to optimize recycling processes.   

Watch “The Future of Sustainability in Mobility” recording 

• Thomas Abdallah, VP and Chief Environmental Engineer, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA); Columbia University Adjunct Professor for the School of Professional Studies   
• Rey Banatao, Director and Project Lead X, The Moonshot Factory  
• Kari Bliss, Principal Sustainability, PADNOS  
• Hosted by Carrie Bales, Manager, NA Sustainability & External Engagements, BASF Corporation 
• Introduction by Heather Remley, President & CEO, BASF Corporation 
• Moderated by Mohamed Bouguettaya, Sustainability Manager, Performance Materials, BASF Corp. 
  
   

Session 2 | Built to Last: Sustainable and Affordable Construction for a Growing World 

This session highlights the need for updated energy codes, the role of tax incentives, and the importance of educating consumers about the long-term benefits of energy-efficient homes. Tap into insights on the impact of building codes, market incentives, and the collaboration needed across the value chain. The panelists also discussed the challenges of retrofitting existing buildings and the potential consequences of losing programs like ENERGY STAR®. 

Watch “Built to Last: Sustainable and Affordable Construction for a Growing World” recording  

• Ryan Colker, Vice President of Innovation, International Code Council (ICC) 
• Jenna Hamilton, Vice President of National Affairs, Green Building Initiative (GBI) 
• Jeff Hire, President of External Affairs, Installed Building Products (IBP) 
• Hosted by Carrie Bales, Manager, NA Sustainability & External Engagements, BASF Corporation 
• Moderated by Jason McAlpine, Senior Vice President Performance Materials North America, BASF Corp. 
  
   

Session 3 | Innovating for a Low-Carbon Future with Sustainable Materials 

Transparency, third-party verification, carbon footprint data collection, and collaboration are helping to drive a lower-carbon future. This session highlights renewable energy, carbon capture technologies, and the importance of global cooperation in combating climate change. An overview of Mass Balance showcases how drop-in solutions derived from mass balance materials can replace fossil feedstocks and offer scalability for materials.  

Watch “Innovating for a Low-Carbon Future with Sustainable Materials” recording 

• Ranae Anderson, Global Sustainability Leader, Universal Fibers, Inc. 
• Gauri Angrish, Global Manager, Sustainable Sourcing (Climate & Water), Colgate-Palmolive 
• Thomas McKay, Senior Program Manager, Circular Economy, BASF Corp.  
• Hosted by Carrie Bales, Manager, NA Sustainability & External Engagements, BASF Corporation 
• Moderated by Prerna Chatterjee, Applied Sustainability Manager, BASF Corp. 
  
   

Session 4 | The Opportunities and Challenges of Advanced Recycling 

This session highlights a variety of recycling technologies, including advanced recycling (also known as chemical recycling), dissolution recycling, pyrolysis, and waste gasification to enable plastic circularity. Panelists addressed the challenges of scaling these technologies, such as securing ample feedstock supply and navigating regulatory landscapes. Strategies for infrastructure improvements, easier recycling processes for consumers, and collaboration across the value chain will contribute to a more circular economy.  

Watch “The Opportunities and Challenges of Advanced Recycling” recording 

• Todd Cline, Senior Director, Sustainable Innovation, Procter & Gamble 
• Jim Simon, CEO, Braven Environmental 
• Aaron Oaks, Project Execution Owner: Waste to Syngas, BASF Corp. 
• Hosted by Carrie Bales, Manager, NA Sustainability & External Engagements, BASF Corporation 
• Moderated by Johanne Wilson, Business Development Manager ChemCycling®, BASF Corp. 
• Closing remarks by Luiziana Ribeiro, Director of Sustainability, BASF Corp.  

Published on June 20, 2025.

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