BASF SE, established in 1865 and headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, is the world's largest chemical company, producing a wide range of products including chemicals, plastics, performance products, crop protection products, and oil and gas. BASF combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility, aiming to create chemistry for a sustainable future. The company invests heavily in research and development, driving innovation across various sectors such as automotive, construction, electronics, and agriculture. With a presence in over 80 countries, BASF's integrated production sites, known as Verbund sites, enhance efficiency and resource conservation.
BASF Coatings has transitioned its European manufacturing facilities to electricity sourced from renewable energy as part of its Carbon Management Roadmap.
BASF launches AdBlue GE produced using 100% renewable electricity under a mass balance approach, reducing manufacturing-related CO₂ emissions compared to conventional production.
For the first time, chemical recycling gasifies automotive waste, completely replacing fossil resources to create new, circular plastics for car components.
Stargate Hydrogen utilizes BASF’s Ultrason S polysulfone for durable, lightweight frames in its AWE electrolyzer stacks, enabling scalable, cost-efficient green hydrogen production where metals often fail.
The new Schwarzheide facility processes 15,000 tons yearly—equivalent to 40,000 EV batteries—marking a major leap in sustainable lithium-ion battery recycling in Europe.
BASF's Eco Impact Assessment tool helps body shops measure and improve sustainability, profitability, and efficiency across ecological, economic, and social dimensions.
BASF launches two renewable ammonia grades with low carbon footprints, produced in Ludwigshafen using renewable hydrogen via mass balance certification.