Dear Reader,
The audited BASF Report 2024 was published on March 21. The integrated Report contains all key figures for the past financial year and comprehensively documents BASF’s economic, environmental and social performance. For the first time, the sustainability part of the Report was prepared in accordance with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS). The Report is published as a PDF and as an online Report with additional interactive functionalities, animations and a key figures comparison.
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BASF Report 2024
The audited BASF report will be published on March 21, 2025. Read more in the online report with additional interactive features.
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In addition, a new issue of Creating Chemistry has been published. The sustainability magazine of BASF provides insights into global challenges and describes how innovations in chemistry can help to overcome them. The cover story of the 14th issue is dedicated to the megatrend of mobility.
You will also notice that our sustainability website has been given a facelift. It features a clear structure and updated content. If we have sparked your interest, we look forward to welcoming you to our website.
As usual, you can expect more exciting sustainability stories in this newsletter. We hope you enjoy reading them.
Your editorial team
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Creating Chemistry #14
The new issue of Creating Chemistry addresses global challenges and showcases innovative solutions from the chemical industry. The 14th issue of BASF’s sustainability magazine takes a look at the megatrend of mobility and presents approaches from around the world for breaking new ground.
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BASF commissions 54-megawatt water electrolyzer
Germany’s largest proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer has gone into operation in March 2025 at BASF’s Ludwigshafen site. Designed to produce zero-carbon hydrogen, the electrolyzer has a connected load of 54 megawatts and the capacity to supply the main plant with up to one metric ton of this substantial chemical feedstock every hour.
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Cultivation program for sustainable castor beans increases yields
Pragati, the world’s first sustainable castor bean program, completed eight years of operation in the 2023/2024 season. More than 8,000 farmers are now certified under the program, and individual farmer yields have increased significantly.
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Higher recycling rates to strengthen circular economy
BASF has teamed up with Endress+Hauser and TechnoCompound as well as the Universities of Bayreuth and Jena to study how the mechanical recycling of plastics can be improved.
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BASF launches xarvio® FIELD MANAGER For Fruits & Veggies
BASF Digital Farming GmbH announces its global expansion into horticulture. The new offering will initially support the cultivation of wine and table grapes from late 2025, targeting the markets of France, Italy, Spain, and Türkiye. From 2026 onwards, it will expand to include crops like tomatoes and potatoes.
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Current publications
March 18, 2025
New insulation board containing recycled material used in pilot project by ABG, BASF and Sto
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March 17, 2025
BASF and Sika launch epoxy hardener for sustainable solutions in the construction industry
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March 4, 2025
The world’s first biomass-balanced polyethersulfone (PESU)
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February 24, 2025
Cellasto® strengthens its position in India by taking steps for capacity enhancement
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February 6, 2025
For sustainable sound absorption: the world’s first high-quality melamine resin foam with a reduced PCF
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January 28, 2025
BASF’s Performance Materials division plants run entirely on renewable electricity in Europe as of 2025
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December 12, 2024
BASF inaugurates new Catalyst Development and Solids Processing Center in Ludwigshafen
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December 11, 2024
BASF and INOCAS sign agreement to develop sustainable Macaúba oil supply in Brazil
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December 2, 2024
BASF in Lemförde expands sustainable product portfolio
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Birgit Wirth
Global Sustainability Communications
E-Mail: sustainability@basf.com
Postal Address: BASF SE, GBH/IC - D105, 67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany
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