BASF Coatings implements 100% renewable electricity at key sites in North America

• Use of 100% renewable electricity successfully implemented at the Greenville, Ohio and Blackman Township, Michigan sites as of January 2025
• Anticipated savings of more than 11,000 tons of CO₂ annually
• Enhanced sustainability and reduced carbon footprints for company and customers

BASF’s Coatings division has successfully transitioned to 100% renewable electricity* at its North American sites in Greenville, Ohio, and Blackman Township in Jackson County, Michigan, effective January 2025. The switch to renewable electricity will bring a significant reduction of more than 11,000 tons of CO₂ emissions** annually, benefiting both BASF Coatings’ operations and customers.

At its Greenville site, BASF Coatings produces resins, E-Coats, and clearcoats, while the Blackman Township site specializes in surface treatment solutions for the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand. By investing in renewable electricity, the company aims to minimize its environmental impact and enhance sustainability in its operations while supporting customers to reach their sustainability targets. As of now, 17 sites operated by the company across all regions of the world rely on electricity generated from renewable sources. For customers sourcing from these sites, this means that their overall carbon footprint, also referred to as ’carbon backpack’ is reduced as well. In consequence the use of renewable electricity is helping to reduce the environmental impact along the whole value chain in the automotive industry.

“Using renewable electricity is a key step that is empowering change for a sustainable today and tomorrow,” said Dr. Markus Piepenbrink, Head of Sustainability at BASF Coatings. “This transformation in operations is another action driving our commitment to achieving our Climate Protection targets and making a difference. Additionally, we continuously innovate on CO₂-reducing solutions to further support our customers’ green transformation – such as thin film technologies or the usage of the mass balance approach.”

“Sustainability is a key priority for Chemetall as we strive to provide innovative surface treatment solutions that help our customers achieve their specific sustainability goals. By transitioning to 100% renewable electricity at our Blackman Township production site, we are taking a significant step towards reducing our carbon footprint. This initiative not only enhances the sustainability of our operations but also supports our customers in minimizing their overall environmental impact. We are committed to continuous improvement by utilizing renewable energy sources across all our facilities worldwide. This is an important part of our contribution to a more sustainable future,” says Frank Naber, Senior Vice President of Chemetall.

“This transition to leveraging the full power of renewable electricity for our products not only enhances the sustainability contributions of our solutions but also supports our customers in achieving their environmental goals,” said Jeffrey Jones, Vice President and Key Account Management North America OEMs at BASF Coatings. “Beyond that, we are empowering the automotive industry to further reduce its carbon footprint.”

For more information on how BASF Coatings is empowering change along its entire value chain, visit: www.basf-coatings.com/sustainability.
 

^{*Site electricity import matched by renewable energy certificates (RECs) provided by solar power virtual Power Purchase Agreements (vPPA).}

^{**CO₂ reduction calculation utilizes region-specific emissions factors as provided by the EPA GHG Emissions Calculator website. Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator | US EPA}
 

About BASF’s Coatings division

The Coatings division of BASF is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. We create advanced performance solutions and drive performance, design and new applications to meet our partners’ needs all over the world. BASF shares skills, knowledge and resources of interdisciplinary and global teams for the benefit of customers by operating a collaborative network of sites in Europe, North America, South America and Asia Pacific. In 2023, the Coatings division achieved global sales of about €4.4 billion.

Solutions beyond your imagination – Coatings by BASF. For more information about the Coatings division of BASF and its products, visit www.basf-coatings.com.
 

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. 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 six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €68.9 billion in 2023. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.

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