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circuit breaker is the first electrical safety product to use plastic components where fossil raw materials have been replaced by biomethane derived from recycled biowasteThe material changeover in the SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit breaker production will reduce the emission of carbon dioxide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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
First genetically modified crop developed in Brazil to reach commercialization stageMarket launch to take place after regulatory approval in key export markets
