1990 Until Today / Sustainable Start to the New Millennium

BASF has been committed to the model of sustainability since 1994. For BASF, this means to combine economic success with social responsibility and environmental protection.

BASF introduces BRIO to the market, the first fungicide of an entirely new class of fungicidal active ingredients – the strobilurines. A quantum leap against mildew.

In Kuantan, Malaysia, the first BASF Verbund site in Asia goes into operation. It is a key component in BASF’s strategy for the Asia Pacific region.

BASF expands its portfolio. The aim is to acquire businesses that are even more customer-oriented, and driven by innovation and growth.  

BASF presents the first FWC™ four-way conversion catalyst for gasoline engines. Hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides but also particulates from the exhaust can be reduced by this innovative technology.  

On October 17, 2016, there was an explosion and subsequent fires at the North Harbor at BASF’s site in Ludwigshafen.

BASF pushes digitalization in research worldwide.