Who we are

Chemistry for a sustainable future - that's what BASF stands for

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Who we are

Who we are

We create chemistry for a sustainable future

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambition: We want to be the preferred chemical company to enable our customers’ green transformation. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. 
Our portfolio comprises, as core businesses, the segments Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, and Nutrition & Care; our standalone businesses are bundled in the segments Surface Technologies and Agricultural Solutions

Meeting the needs of society
Chemistry is an enabler for new ideas and solutions.
  1. Innovations
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Our Foundation
Our Corporate Strategy is the framework for driving our company’s success.
  1. Purpose and values
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Creating Chemistry Magazine
In our online magazine you can read about the subjects that are affecting our world today and will impact the future.
  1. Discover stories
How we work
Our matrix organization combines the strengths of global, regional and operational units.
  1. Organization
Sites and companies
BASF operates companies in 92 countries.
  1. Sites