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A recognized leader in ESG

BASF shares are particularly attractive for investors looking for businesses with strong performance regarding the environment, society and governance (ESG). In the analyses of leading ESG rating agencies, BASF is often recognized as benchmark within the chemical industry. They specifically highlight our integrated sustainability reporting, business ethics and the development of sustainable products. 

Current ratings

We actively participate in a wide array of ESG ratings. Below is an overview of our current ratings, underlining our position as a leader in sustainability. 

Ranking BASF rating Last update

CDP

  • Climate
  • Water
  • Forests

A- (Leader)

A- (Leader)

A- (Leader)

February 6, 2024
ISS ESG Prime Status December 9, 2023
MSCI ESG A August 30, 2023
Morningstar Sustainalytics 25.1 points (overall strong ESG risk management; among top 3 peers in diversified chemicals) April 12, 2023
Vigeo Eiris 60 points October 31, 2023

CDP – rating and questionnaires

ISS ESG

MSCI ESG

Morningstar Sustainalytics

Vigeo Eiris

Rays of sunlight and Green Forest
Leadership status for BASF renewed by CDP
BASF received an A- in the categories Climate, Water and Forest
Mutter und Schülerin am Laptop
Overview of performance indicators
Research our financial and sustainability performance dating back to 2010
Im Rahmen des „Wasser-Erziehungs-Projekts“ der BASF ziehen Schüler der Shri Venkataramana Higher Primary School in Kulai (Mangalore) zusammen mit dem Naturkundelehrer Gopala V Proben aus dem Grundwasserreservoir, das in der Nähe der BASF-Produktionsstätte liegt. Mithilfe des Wasser Testing Toolkits können sie die physische, chemische und biologische Parameter der Wasserprobe testen.
Sustainable Development Goals
BASF supports the UN and the achieving of the SDGs to make our planet more sustainable.
Last UpdateSeptember 30, 2024