Expansion of production capacity by 50,000 metric tons per yearIncreasing demand expected for products for the energy-efficient renovation of buildingsFocus on EPS insulation materials with optimized sustainability profiles such as Neopor® BMB and Neopor® McycledTM
“Carbon Trust Lower Claim” verification achieved for 1,6-hexanediol, formic acid, propionic acid and neopentyl glycolVerification confirms demonstrably lower cradle-to-gate CO2 footprint of products compared to market average for fossil-based equivalent products
Partnership on biotechnology supports the further development of fermentation technologyBASF to benefit from Acies Bio’s OneCarbonBio platform, the first fully flexible synthetic biology platform for efficient conversion of renewable methanolCollaboration aims to develop a commercially viable technology to diversify raw materials for home and personal care products
Pepsensyal™ responds to growing consumer demand for slow and healthy agingClinically proven to re-densify and resurface skin and smooth the appearance of crow's feetCost-effective ingredient based on a naturally occurring human biopeptide
BASF and its customer Evonik have agreed on the first delivery of BASF’s ammonia BMBcertTM grade. Thereby, both chemical companies demonstrate their commitment to offer products with a reduced product carbon footprint (PCF). With its ammonia BMBcert, BASF delivers to Evonik a product whose PCF is at least 65 % lower than the standard product*. Both, BASF and Evonik are extending their product portfolios and launching ammonia-based products applying a biomass balance approach. These products are readily available via existing sales channels and fully integrated into the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems of the companies.“Evonik and BASF share the same vision: We are convinced that the chemical industry can transform and replace fossil with renewable feedstocks and utilities. The supply with ammonia BMBcert is a big milestone for both of us,” said Dr. Jens Aßmann, Vice President Business Management Ammonia Value Chain and Operations Amino Resins at BASF. Evonik has received a first shipment of ammonia BMBcert produced by BASF. By incorporating BASF’s ammonia BMBcert into its ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) PLUS certified production processes, Evonik demonstrates its commitment to a more sustainable economy and its ambitious emissions reduction targets. By 2030, Evonik seeks to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25 % and Scope 3 emissions by 11 % compared to 2021 levels, and to become climate-neutral by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement and validated by Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi). Evonik plans to use ammonia BMBcert to produce a range of sustainable products, including VESTAMIN® IPD eCO and VESTAMID® eCO Polyamide 12. “eCO” stands for Evonik’s aim to eliminate CO2 via mass balance approach using renewable feedstock in existing systems and production processes. With the eCO grades, customers benefit from more sustainable products with no compromise in performance. Thus, conventional, trusted VESTAMIN curing agents for epoxy resin systems with typical applications in industrial flooring, marine and anticorrosive paints can easily be replaced by the IPD eCO grade. The same proves true for VESTAMID eCO Polyamide 12, which covers tailored, high-performance polyamide, typically found in shoe soles, sunglasses, gas pipes, safety-related automotive parts and many more. “We are excited to partner with BASF to source ammonia with a reduced carbon footprint. This collaboration witnesses our dedication to environmental stewardship and our ability to innovate in a rapidly changing market,” said Silvia Torrado, Global Procurement Director for Base Petrochemicals at Evonik.BASF applies a biomass balance approach to replace fossil resources at the beginning of the production process with certified biomethane from biowaste raw materials which are attributed to the product. The mass-balanced product is certified according to ISCC PLUS standards. In addition, BASF is using electricity from renewable sources for the manufacturing of the ammonia, further reducing its PCF. As outlined in its sustainability roadmap, the BASF Monomers Division announced to offer at least one circular or lower PCF option for every major product line by 2025. Mass balanced products are drop-in solutions, meaning they have the same properties as the corresponding conventional products, but with an attributed share of circular raw materials. The division’s sustainable offerings are an essential part of BASF’s path to climate neutrality and net-zero CO2emissions by 2050. * Based on the average CO2 footprints stated in the “Default values for the transitional period for the CBAM between October 1, 2023 and December 31, 2025” published by the European Commission on Dec 22, 2023.
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
