Facts and Figures

In 2018, we adapted our reporting on accidents and process safety incidents to the recommendations of the International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), the European Chemical Industry Council (CEFIC) and the German Chemicals Industry Association (VCI). We apply ICCA reporting thresholds and use the number of high severity Process Safety Incidents (hsPSI) per 200,000 working hours as a key performance indicator. We aim for a rate of no more than 0.10 hsPSI per 200,000 hours worked by 2030.¹

In 2024, we recorded 0.03 hsPSI per 200,000 working hours worldwide. We pursue continual improvement by investigating every incident in detail, analyzing root causes and using the findings to derive suitable measures.

Effectively reducing process safety incidents starts with knowing the potential risks. Around the world, we promote initiatives to discuss incidents and their causes, as well as to sensitize others to potential safety risks. At many sites worldwide, we focus on sharing measures to improve operational safety. In addition, our training methods are constantly refined and enhanced to increase risk awareness.

¹ Hours worked by BASF employees, temporary employees and contractors.