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Chemistry for a sustainable future - that's what BASF stands for

To the BASF Group

 

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.

About BASF in Australia and New Zealand

BASF serves key industries in the agriculture, coatings, manufacturing and mining sectors, and posted sales of about €441 million in Australia and New Zealand in 2023. As of the end of 2023, the company had 370 employees and operated 6 production sites across Agricultural Solutions, performance products and functional materials and solutions. BASF has been active in Australia for over 100 years, and about 60 years in New Zealand. 

Our main focus

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Sustainability
We believe that chemistry has a critical role to play in achieving greater sustainability. We are determined to move forward in this respect.
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Innovation
Our innovation focus is on developing new products and solutions that help our customers achieve their sustainability goals.
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Digitalization
We want to leverage the diverse growth potential of digitalization and seize the associated opportunities.

Insights into BASF

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Our product portfolio
Through science and innovation we provide our customers with products to meet the current and future needs of business and society.
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Sites
We create chemistry – worldwide. As the leading chemical company, BASF is present in more than 93 countries.
Southbank, Melbourne headoffice
Local sites and contacts
We operate 6 production sites in Australia and New Zealand with our head office located in Melbourne.
Community engagement 
Find out more about how we give back to the local communities we operate in. 
A great place to work
At BASF Australia and New Zealand we strive to create a great place to work, where our people are our greatest assets. 

BASF 2023 at a glance

68.9Bn 

Euro turnover

234

Production sites worldwide

16.9

Tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions

Our stories

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Creating Chemistry Magazine
Insights into global challenges that move our world today and in the future.
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Change for the climate
The greatest challenge of the 21st century is here. So, to protect the climate, we’re changing – in ways that might surprise you…
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Chemistry that connects
Discover a company history which shows how chemistry enables new ideas and solutions.
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BASF's ChemCycling®
From plastic waste to virgin-grade products, learn more about our chemical recycling.