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Environment


Goals - Environment, Safety and Product Stewardship


BASF has a solid history of success in the area of environmental protection. But we don't want to stop here - we want to continue to work to protect people and the environment. That is why BASF has set itself the long-term global goals.  more

Climate Protection


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.  more

 

   Case Study

How to obtain a valuable fuel from by-products


Environmentally friendly and cost-effective disposal, examining alternative uses – the isophytol plant in Ludwigshafen takes every opportunity to live up to this claim.  more
Environmental Protection and Safety - more case studies


Efficient processes for Companies and the environment


Our efficient processes pay off for the company and the environment. We contribute toward the success of the company by achieving higher product yields in our plants. And that’s also easier on the environment: We use fewer resources and reduce both emissions and waste.  more

Responsibility for Our Products Worldwide


We are responsible for ensuring that our products are safe and do not pose a danger to people or the environment when they are used responsibly and in the manner intended. Therefore we practice continual improvement and information.  more

Occupational Safety


Safety comes first. It is the foundation for the trust that employees and the public place in us. The best way to achieve this is for all employees to take responsibility for themselves and for their colleagues.  more

Process Safety


For every new plant at BASF, we evaluate the risks, develop safety, health and environmental protection concepts and check that they are implemented correctly. Compliance with these steps is laid down in a guideline that is binding throughout the BASF Group.  more

Emergency Response


We want to be as well prepared as possible in the event of accidents and emergencies. Our global Emergency Response Management System provides the best possible access to expertise in the field of emergency response throughout the BASF Group and for our partners.  more

Distribution Safety


We want to ensure safe transport, handling and storage of our products. We want to achieve this through reliable logistics partners, global standards and an effective organization.  more

Biodiversity


The 1992 Earth Summit at Rio de Janeiro showed that companies can make an important contribution to biodiversity and its long-term benefits. BASF meets its responsibilities above all through local initiatives.  more

Resource conservation


With our innovative products, we contribute to environmental protection and help to reduce the consumption of resources - providing benefits for our customers and for society.  more
News

05/09/08
BASF presents innovative sustainable solutions in China’s largest municipality


05/08/08
Mosquito nets save lives


05/07/08
BASF to strengthen its automotive business in India


01/21/08: New website on nanomaterials safety research

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