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Shanghai, China – BASF today launched “Sustainability Covalence”, an alliance of 14 founding partners to promote sustainable growth by taking joint actions in areas of low-carbon development, circular economy and societal engagement across  the value chain of key industries. 

Zhuhai, China – April 19, 2021 – BASF presented the 10^th CCS-BASF Youth Innovation Prize to four Chinese scientists at the 32^nd Chinese Chemical Society (CCS) Annual Congress in Zhuhai, acknowledging their outstanding achievements through discoveries in chemistry. Since the establishment of CCS-BASF Youth Innovation Prize in 2001, BASF has been committed to fostering rising stars in China’s chemistry academia through funding support. This year also marks the 20-year milestone of the award. 

At Chinaplas 2023, BASF presents co-creations demonstrating its efforts in improving how plastics are made and developing material solutions that increase energy efficiency, extend product shelf life, and enable more sustainable applications in infrastructures for eMobility and renewable energy. 

As a result of a fire that occurred in a BASF plant in Ludwigshafen, Germany on July 29, 2024, BASF SE - also on behalf of its affected affiliates - declares Force Majeure on deliveries of selected vitamin A, vitamin E, and carotenoid products as well as selected aroma ingredients, with immediate effect and until further notice. The selected aroma ingredients are Ionones, Pyranol, DL-Menthol, Rose Oxides, Ethyllinalool, Nerolidol, and Isophytol R. BASF is in close contact with customers to share updates and the developments regarding the supply capability of the affected products.

Chongqing, China – August 1, 2024 – Today, BASF kicks off its Kids' Lab program at the Chongqing Science & Technology Museum (CQSTM) as part of its exploration journey for the summer of 2024, aiming at promoting science education among children. This year, two new engaging and safe scientific experiments were , known as "Fantasy Foam" and "Water Absorbent Magic" were launched, enabling children to explore the fascinating world of polymers. Children aged 6 to 12 can participate in this program at CQSTM until August 4, and learn through hands-on activities how scientists leverage material innovation to develop customized solutions that enhance our daily lives.