At BASF, we prioritize investing in regions where our customers are located and where there is market growth. In line with this strategy, we are committed to strengthening our advanced production facilities and expanding our research and development capabilities in China. These investments aimed at meeting the increasing demands of our local customers and ensuring that we can provide them with innovative and sustainable solutions.       

• Inaugurated a new technical center building in Shanghai for automotive OEM coatings
• Established a Bitumen Technology Center in Shanghai for expanding its infrastructure applications in the construction industry
• Obtained multiple ISCC PLUS certifications for sites in China

In March 2023, BASF opened a new technical center building at its Minhang site in Shanghai. Based on its “color + innovation” studio, the new technical center building provides local automotive OEM customers with comprehensive solutions throughout the process, from color design, styling, and matching to product development and launch.

In September 2023, BASF unveiled a Bitumen Technology Center for Asia-Pacific at Pudong site, which enhances synergy and collaboration between the asphalt technology platform and BASF's various research and development units, better meeting the construction industry's needs for innovative solutions.

As a leader in the chemical industry, BASF demonstrates its commitment to helping customers meet sustainability goals and accelerate their green journey by rolling out more site sustainability certifications that verify its chain of custody. BASF’s Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) plants in Greater China obtained the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS) certification in June 2023. BASF Chongqing site received ISCC PLUS certification in December, highlighting its ability to produce bio-mass balanced Methylene Diphenyl Diisocyanate (MDI). The series of certifications validates BASF’s capability to produce low-carbon footprint products through the mass balance approach, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote sustainable development across the value chain.