Carbon Management: Relentless efforts to reduce emissions on all scopesCertification: Majority of sites already certified by REDCert2 and ISCC+Circularity: Commitment to increase sales with circular products to 20% by 2030Co-Creation: Bringing the solutions of tomorrow to market
BASF scientists will participate in the international scientific cooperation event among industries, students, and brandsHighlights from BASF include a new method for visualizing skin models, innovations in AI-selected ingredients, and digital tools that support sustainability
Results show reduction of greenhouse gas emissions of up to 30 percent in key crops using tailored solutionsBASF to continue field-testing farming strategies to mitigate agriculture’s contribution to climate change
Easy identification of ingredients and formulations, with specific criteria like sustainability information, standards, and labelsReal-time transparency while customizing formulations“Digital lab” as new feature in BASF’s service platform D’lite
Enabling footwear recycling with meltable PULightweight midsoles for maximum comfortVersatile design with new processing methods: Infinergy®RevolutionVisionary shoe designs for the centenary of Politecnico Calzaturiero
Live on screen: BASF hosts the virtual customer event from September 17-19, 2024Customers in the Personal Care, Home Care, I&I, and Industrial Formulator industries in Europe are invited to tackle sustainability challenges and opportunitiesWith the call to action #2050isnow, the Care Chemicals Division looks to strengthen its collaboration with customers to achieve mutual sustainability goals
BASF announces double-digit million euro investment in specialty chemicals business at Monthey, Switzerland siteSignificant capacity expansion until 2022Expanding leadership in a growing market
First-of-its-kind collaboration enables both companies to jointly reduce CO2 emissions in barley production and also certify the reductionCollaboration is a first milestone of BASF’s Global Carbon Farming Program and supports Boortmalt target to reduce its indirect emissions in the value chainCarbon certificates enable barley growers in Ireland to generate additional revenue streams
BASF’s Re_think concept drives sustainable innovation in the personal care industry through digitalizationSurfactant Navigator and SFA Formulator enable BASF to digitally support its customers in formulationsNew digital tool enables end-to-end traceability in argan oil supply chain
Triple action addresses the #NoFilter skincare trend for authentic beautyEffect on skin oiliness tested on an advanced ex vivo 3D model that visualizes the functioning of the skin’s sebaceous glandsSustainable, organic certified harvest of Epilobium angustifolium in line with the Responsibly Active program for bioactives
Promoting sustainability through reduced polymer usage in plasticultureLatest addition to BASF’s VALERAS® portfolio that helps customers to achieve their sustainability goals
GLYSANTIN® engine coolants available as biomass balancedsolutions in European aftermarketDedicated solutions to support technologies of future mobility
EBITDA before special items: €7.7 billion (minus 28.7 percent)Cash flows from operating activities of €8.1 billion (plus 5.2 percent);free cash flow of €2.7 billion (minus 18.5 percent)Outlook 2024:EBITDA before special items of between €8.0 billion and €8.6 billion expectedFree cash flow of between €0.1 billion and €0.6 billion expected due to temporarily higher capital expendituresFurther program for Ludwigshafen site announced, targeting annual cost savings of €1 billion by the end of 2026
Cooperation project between Mercedes-Benz and BASF wins 2nd prize of the prestigious innovation award for plastics technology in the “Enabler Technology” categoryUltramid® Expand reduces the vehicle component’s weight and production costsThe polyamide particle foam is ideal for demanding requirements in the automotive sector
Siemens circuit breaker is the first electrical safety product to use plastic components where fossil raw materials have been replaced by biomethane derived from recycled biowasteThe material changeover in the SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker production will reduce the emission of carbon dioxide equivalents by ~270 tons per year1SIRIUS 3RV2 is one of the first products covered by the recently launched Siemens EcoTech label
Launched in 1999, Ultrasim® has continuously pioneered the field of CAE simulation for plastics and foamsThroughout its 25-year history, Ultrasim® has helped BASF customers from diverse industries develop sustainable innovationsToday Ultrasim® users can rely on a strong global expert network and easy-to-access web services
New ecoflex® F Blend C1200 BMB has 60% lower Product Carbon Footprint than the standard ecoflex® gradeFossil-based feedstocks are replaced with renewable alternatives from waste-based feedstocks and attributed to the product via certified biomass balance (BMB) approachDrop-in solution: ecoflex® BMB has the same properties, performance, machine processability and biodegradation certificates as the standard ecoflex® gradeBiomass-balanced ecoflex® helps the packaging industry increase the use of renewable feedstock
Optimized acoustics with Basotect® G+ at the BMW Group site in Leipzig, GermanyBASF’s melamine resin foam Basotect® shows outstanding sound absorption, flame retardance and ease of installation
BMB ammonia derivatives portfolio with significantly lower product carbon footprint versus conventional ammonia derivativesCertified renewable raw materials replace fossil resources at beginningof production processRenewable electricity used to further reduce production-related emissions
ISCC PLUS and REDcert2* certified** products include butanediol, tetrahydrofuran, polytetrahydrofuran and 3-(dimethylamino)propylamineNew range of products contribute to the replacement of fossil resources with renewable raw materials according to a certified biomass balance approachManufactured at sites in Europe, North America and Asia Pacific
Sustainable solutions for improved profitabilityMasterFinish cleaner and release agent ensure void-free surfaces and reduce cleaning costs by about 30 %MasterEase plasticizer optimizes the rheology properties of high-performance concrete and accelerates productionReduced stickiness of the concrete minimizes equipment wear and lowers energy consumption by about 20 %
ONE SMART SPRAY system now integrated with Stara’s innovative Imperador 4000 Eco Spray crop protection sprayer linePrecision weed management via Bosch high-tech cameras and sensors and the agronomic intelligence of xarvio Digital Farming SolutionsMaximizing herbicide savings, input efficiencies and aiding sustainability
Certified industrial compostable ecovio® T 2206 as ideal material for twines used to grow annual fruit and vegetables in greenhousesIndustrial compostable ecovio® extends end-of-life of twines to organic recycling
Certification of PA6 and PA6.6 Ccycled® products for textile applicationsExpansion of the broad polyamide product portfolio according to ”Choose to reduce” approachBASF presents Ccycled portfolio and other sustainable PA solutions at Techtextil trade fair in Frankfurt
BASF presents numerous solutions for the textile industry at the trade fair for textiles from April 23 to 26, 2024 in FrankfurtFocus on reducing the CO2 footprint and on recycling and blockchain technologiesSustainable solutions for customers and partners in the textile industry are in demand
in-cosmetics Global Award in the category “Kenvue Trusted Science Award” for Hydrasensyl® Glucan Green, a multifunctional beta-glucanBSB Innovation Award: First place in the category “cosmetics/raw materials – actives”: Epispot™ enhances beauty and self-confidence for people with blemish-prone skinBSB Innovation Award: Second place in the category “cosmetics/raw materials – functionals and recipients”: Tinomax® CC meets growing demand for multifunctional solutions with improved SPF and UVA protectionBSB Innovation Award: Third place in the category “natural products/raw materials – functionals and recipients”: Emulgade® Verde 10 MS provides enhanced stability in O/W creams and lotions
Co-creation project to explore sustainable farming practices on soybean farmsLong-term goal is to incentivize farmers to deliver nature-positive projects alongside existing agricultural practices
“Beyond Beauty” campaign unlocks new opportunities in the Personal Care marketMore transparency in Product Carbon FootprintsImmersive customer journey visualizes potential of bioactives
AdBlue® with a certified product carbon footprint of less than 0.05 based on a mass balance approachAdBlue® ZeroPCF by BASF helps customers to reduce their CO2 footprintPCF certification by TÜV and mass balancing according to REDcert2
BASF has strengthened its partnership with OQEMA, one of Europe’s leading chemical distributors, with regard to BASF’s standard amines portfolio excluding ethanolamines in the UK and Ireland, effective January 1, 2024. The companies, which have enjoyed a productive partnership in Germany and Eastern Europe for over two decades, will now join forces in the UK, combining OQEMA’s extensive distribution and sales network and in-depth local market knowledge with BASF’s ability to deliver high-quality, competitively priced products at scale.
Monomers division is now ISCC PLUS and REDcert2-certified globally in all major product linesBroad range of 345 certified products ranging from isocyanates and polyamides to inorganic materialsOperational excellence measures implemented resulting in considerably reduced CO2 emissions for Monomers division
The technology behind loopamid enables recycling of polyamide 6 discarded textiles into new, virgin-quality synthetic fibers and materialsZara launches today a jacket made only from loopamid®, based on 100% textile waste from garments, after collaborating with leading manufacturing companies to incorporate loopamid into all the different elements of the product
BASF presents innovative products and technologies for a wide variety of industriesTripleS method transparently evaluates the sustainability of product portfolioSales generated with products launched on the market in the past five years that stem from R&D activities increased in 2022 to around €12 billion
Investment in the high double-digit million euro rangeStrengthening the portfolio of biological and biotechnology-based crop protection productsFurther step in the transformation of production processes in Ludwigshafen
BASF and IRRI to study multiple options to enhance climate smart farming and improve carbon intensity in rice systemsResearch collaboration for multiple seasons in Laguna, Philippines
Over 7,000 farmers are now certified by the implementation program, individual farmer yield has increased substantially.Over 7,000 hectares of generally semi-arid land are now repeatedly farmed according to the SuCCESS sustainability code.The partners now commit to a third phase for the world’s first sustainable castor program.
Increasing digital platform connectivity options for farmersImproving access to precise agronomic insights and recommendationsHelping farmers optimize digital technology use for better crop production
Responsible Sourcing Report extends former Palm Progress ReportReport describes journey to sustainable renewables for BASF’s Care Chemicals divisionProtecting natural resources and empowering people along the value chain
06 November 2023 – Ludwigshafen, Germany. trinamiX, a leading provider of mobile spectroscopy solutions and subsidiary of BASF SE, will present its innovative technology for on-the-spot nutritional analysis of crops at this year’s Agritechnica, a key trade fair for agricultural machinery taking place in Hanover, Germany. The portable solution combines a robust handheld device with an intuitive mobile app and web-based portal to support farmers, consultants, and mill operators to track the quality of their products at any stage of the process and at any location. This way, samples can be analyzed directly in the field, after harvest or during production without sending them to the lab. trinamiX Mobile NIR Spectroscopy Solution covers a broad range of crops, including various types of cereals, oilseed, expeller meals, extraction meals and byproducts. Within seconds, users receive nutritional information about moisture, protein, fat, and fiber, among others. These insights help improve decision making at critical process steps in agriculture, feed, and food production management. Farmers, for example, can now better determine the ideal harvest time of their crops, improve their storage method as well as decide on the right selling time and pricing. Mills are equipped with a flexible tool to perform quality checks wherever raw materials and feed ingredients are moved, processed, and prepared for shipment. “As a first-time exhibitor at Agritechnica, we are thrilled to showcase how trinamiX is taking a powerful technology out of the lab and into the field, offering a portable solution that is easy-to-use and affordable,” says Nils Mohmeyer, Director IR Sensing & Spectroscopy Solutions Business at trinamiX. “After having already built a successful track record of enhancing the quality and efficiency at farms with mobile feed analysis, we are now looking forward to highlighting our offering for the crop industry.” From November 12-18, trinamiX welcomes visitors of Agritechnica to experience demos of the solution at booth H23 in hall 6. More information can be found here: https://trinamixsensing.com/crops
Dilovasi, Turkey – August 15, 2023 – BASF is set to double its production capacity for water-soluble dispersants based on acrylic acid at its Dilovasi, Turkey location with the introduction of a new production plant. This investment aims to support BASF’s customers in the detergent, cleaning and chemical processing industry across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The additional capacities are expected to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2023. In 2020, BASF had already taken steps to enhance flexibility and expand its production plant for water-soluble dispersants and other functional additives at the Ludwigshafen site. Soeren Hildebrandt, Senior Vice President Home Care, I&I and Industrial Formulators Europe at BASF, commented: "Through this additional investment at our Dilovasi site, we are addressing the rising demand for these products for modern formulations. The capacity expansion will especially benefit our European customers, supporting them in their growth while providing them with even more flexible and reliable supply options." These water-soluble dispersants and functional additives are marketed by BASF’s Care Chemicals operating division under the brand Sokalan® and have a wide range of applications. Sokalan® PA and Sokalan® CP grades facilitate dirt removal, disperse dissolved dirt in water and prevent lime deposits on laundry, dishes and in washing machines and dishwashers. Additionally, they find use in various technical processes to prevent fouling. The latest class of products in the Sokalan® range is represented by Sokalan® NR grades, which are highly effective mineral dispersing agents because of their narrow molecular weight distribution and are optimized for the hydrophilization of pulp fibers.
Company presents progress toward achieving its sustainability goals for the personal care bioactives businessSeveral initiatives launched to protect nature and people along botanical supply chainsTargets for energy and water savings for production site in France exceeded
Upgraded version based on Fomes officinalis mushroom, now derived from solid-state fermentationClinically proven immediate pore-tightening effectSustainable cultivation of the raw material supports the company’s Responsibly Active program
Monthly trend reports provide valuable insights into current developments across the personal care marketQualitative data from BEAUTYSTREAMS complement quantitative analysesNew feature available to all D’lite users
Integrating BASF’s xarvio® FIELD MANAGER and Kubota’s KSAS platformDelivering optimized fertilizer use through variable application mapsLinking technologies for more convenience, income, and sustainability
BASF at Plastics Recycling Show Europe 2023: D32, RAI Amsterdam, NetherlandsCustomers and partners are invited to co-create solutions for circular plastics and join the BASF “Plastics Journey”Showcase high-performance solutions in the field of mechanical and chemical recycling
Second place in the category “cosmetics/raw materials – active substances”: Probiolift™ and Postbiolift™, two biotic ingredients based on a bacterium found in youthful skinSecond place in the category “natural products/raw materials – actives”: Enameguard™, a naturally derived oral care product that supports and restores the mouth’s mineral balanceThird place in the category “cosmetics/raw materials – functionals and recipients”: Euperlan® NL Pearl, the first COSMOS compliant, wax-based pearlizer made for rinse-off applications
BASF’s Çayırova production site in Turkey has received the International Renewable Energy CertificateThe production site in Zona Franca, Spain has been supplied with fossil resource-free electricity since 2022Further European production sites in the personal care sector are successfully implementing measures towards 2050 Net Zero goals
“Holistic & Responsible Beauty Routines” concept highlights formulations for mindful careShowcased ingredient innovations combine high standards of performance and sustainabilityBASF experts available for one-on-one exchanges at booths 128-131-132
Shoe insoles made of Elastollan® (TPU) offer a high degree of individualization freedom3D printing manufacturing enables smooth transitions between soft and hard structures
More energy@work: Light materials with high reboundFor extreme conditions: Boots that remain soft at winter temperaturesWin-win: High performance solutions are made sustainableBubble shoe: Creativity in times of lockdownNew dimension: Completely 3D printed high heels and climbing shoes
Innovations in seeds and traits, seed treatment, biological and chemical crop protection, and digital farming solutions for important crops worldwideImprovements for climate resilience, biodiversity preservation, precision applications and reduced CO2 emissionsProjected peak sales potential of more than €7.5 billion confirmed
Digital offer to holistically support the product development process of the customerCooperation with leading partners has been key to launching this innovative digital platform
The company won second prize for processes or systems that are respectful of the environmentEcoSun Pass® is a methodology to evaluate the environmental impact of UV filtersThe Pierre Potier Award honors sustainable innovations in the area of chemistry
Step towards a net-zero emissions with the Reduce, Recycle, Rethink approachInnovative coating technologies for highly flexible substratesAdditive manufacturing – a game changer for the footwear industryInfinergy® – more comfort for business shoes
BASF establishes a strategic alliance, including an equity stake, with Allied Carbon Solutions Co.,Ltd (ACS) Japan, a commercial provider of surfactants from biomassBASF enters a strategic technology cooperation with Holiferm Ltd, UK, to develop a state-of-the-art production process for biosurfactant products
Reduce CO2 emissions per ton of crop by 30%Annually increase sales share of solutions with substantial sustainability contribution by 7%Bring digital technologies to more than 400 million hectares of farmlandEnsure safe use of BASF’s products with right stewardship
A new cellulase, Lavergy® C Bright 100 L, in combination with BASF Home Care and I&I ingredients promises dazzling results both for cotton and synthetic fabricsFurther development of the existing Lavergy® Pro portfolio makes innovative, eco-friendly formulations possiblePerformance differentiation by combining enzymes with a quality product portfolio
Voran SportSafe is designed for superior levels of responsiveness, comfort and durabilityInfinergy® by BASF, high performance responsive material is featured in the midsole of the shoeInfinergy® makes its debut in South America market through collaboration with Maincal
New facilities to bolster BASF’s global network of footwear development centersFeatures include interactive footwear exhibits, biomechanics lab and manufacturing facilities to boost footwear design capabilitiesInteractive zones enable brands and molders to select footwear materials and improve manufacturing processes
Bringing excitement and technology together: BASF’s advanced polyurethane material solution enables new midsole geometriesSupports Mizuno’s ‘Center of Balance’ technology for its new training footwear that improves foot sensitivity, and pursues improved balance and athletic performance
BASF’s expanded pipeline for agriculture with projected peak sales potential of more than €6 billionMore than 30 pipeline products to be launched globally by 2028 to enable higher yields and quality as well as even more sustainable productionSustainability criteria as an essential part of BASF’s research and development steering
Complements own crop protection, biotech and digital activities; marks entry into seeds, non-selective herbicides, nematicide seed treatmentsCreates new opportunities for innovation and growthAbout 4,500 experienced employees join Agricultural Solutions team
Greater transparency, increased softness and improved tear resistance even at low temperaturesOne quarter of the raw materials sourced from rapeseed oilThe new Ultramid® will be presented at Interpack 2017 in Düsseldorf
BASF launches new Supply Chain Track and Trace technology standardNew technology improves transparency and fights product counterfeitingAuthentication app for growers is now available
Master Builders Solutions® for the first time at BAU in MunichCustomized climate management: the high-performance insulation materials Slentite® and Slentex™New solutions for surfaces and coastal protection: Elastopave® and Elastocoast®Advances in insulation material and long-term monitoring: Styrodur® 3000 CS and Neopor®
First genetically modified crop developed in Brazil to reach commercialization stageMarket launch to take place after regulatory approval in key export markets
