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Climate change is one of the main challenges faced by society. Industries, science, politics and society need to curb further increases in greenhouse gas emissions and make efficient use of available resources. Innovative solutions developed by BASF contribute to protecting our climate.
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We published a carbon balance in 2008, and were the first company in industry to do so. This balance contrasts the CO2 emission-savings that are achieved with BASF products and procedures with the emissions from raw material extraction, production and product disposal.  |
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Dr. Ulrich von Deessen has been named the first Climate Protection Officer of BASF in 2008. The Climate Protection Officer is a member of BASF’s Sustainability Council and coordinates all BASF activities in this area worldwide. |
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BASF combines economic success with global responsibility for environmental and climate protection. We continually optimize our processes in order to reduce emissions. Thanks to numerous measures, we have been successful in significantly reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. |
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BASF's innovative and energy-efficient products contribute to climate protection. BASF has long been making successful use of renewable raw materials in numerous processes and constantly researches new possible usages. |
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Energy efficiency is the most important single future source of energy to supply the growing energy demand and to protect the climate. Being energy efficient in industry, mobility and housing will offer the biggest potential to use energy more efficient.
Find out more in a video edition of BASF's podcast "Chemistry of Innovations" |
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In 2002, BASF became the first German company to join the World Bank's climate fund. |
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