How BASF is fighting climate change in the United States
Discover how BASF is working towards a more sustainable future in the United States and some of the most recent actions the company has taken to ensure it reaches net zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
BASF sites across North America receive mass balance certifications
In 2023 and 2024, several BASF products and production sites across North America have received mass balance certifications. Learn more in this article.
New Jersey educators uncover the power of chemistry in natural ecosystems
Educators came together to learn about the chemistry behind natural ecosystems, the effects of climate change and how to drive change in their communities.
Mass balance: turning everyday products into a more sustainable version
The mass balance approach is a drop-in solution that allows BASF to reduce emissions and the fossil feedstock that goes into products. Learn more about this approach in this new article.
BASF and Carlisle Construction Materials partner on product exploration with Lupranate ZERO
BASF and Carlisle Construction Materials have announced a collaboration using Lupranate® ZERO, the world’s first isocyanate with a zero carbon footprint.
BASF launches the new readily biodegradable, anti-redeposition polymer: BVERDE GP 790 L
BVERDE® GP 790 L is a new, readily biodegradable, anti-redeposition polymer designed to meet customers’ growing need for products with greater emphasis on sustainability without compromising on performance.
BASF’s Process Catalysts research team receives 2023 Edison Patent Award for novel adsorbent
The patented innovative approach aims to remove impurities from industrial processing streams utilizing a safer and more environmentally friendly adsorbent composition based on bismuth.
BASF’s McIntosh site receives Environmental Stewardship Award
Partners for Environmental Progress (PEP) has awarded the BASF facility in McIntosh, Alabama a 2023 Environmental Stewardship Award for the site’s production of light stabilizers and work to enhance the durability of plastics and coatings for automotive and construction materials applications.
Enrollment is now open for BASF’s e3 Sustainable Cotton Program
From seed to bale, the e3 Sustainable Cotton program provides an entirely traceable and transparent sustainable cotton supply chain — all stewarded by Stoneville® and FiberMax® cotton growers in the U.S.
What’s in your can of paint? BASF helps customers reduce carbon footprint with ACRONAL MB
BASF has launched the ACRONAL® MB portfolio of acrylic binders for Architectural Coatings in North America. These binders offer the same quality and performance of our existing ACRONAL products, with the added benefit of a reduced CO2 footprint for a more sustainable can of paint.
BASF helps create a one-of-a-kind floating solar panel system
What initially started as a cold call led to an extensive and fruitful collaboration and a one-of-a-kind installation in McIntosh Alabama. Learn all about BASF and Noria Energy’s new floating solar pontoon racking system.
How BASF is advancing climate protection solutions through multi-sector collaboration
During a recent BASF-hosted webinar series - Sustainable by Design - we showcased some of our recent collaborations with partners and key stakeholders in North America on climate protection. Learn more about them in this article.
Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Samantha Gee is the new sustainability lead in the North America Chemical and Process Engineering group at BASF, analyzing and propelling sustainable solutions across the company. Learn all about her responsibilities, challenges and hopes for the future.
How BASF is contributing to a more sustainable reality
The world is moving towards a more sustainable reality and so is BASF. Learn more about the company’s sustainable practices and innovative solutions to reduce its carbon footprint.
This small device can be a big help in combating plastic waste
trinamiX has developed a handheld scanning device that employs a widely established analytical technique to instantly determine the particular type of plastic used in an item.
BASF and X-ELIO sign power purchase agreement to supply Freeport site with renewable energy
BASF and X-ELIO have signed a 12-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to supply 48 megawatts (MW) of solar power to BASF’s Verbund site in Freeport, Texas.
BASF enters power agreements for clean energy supply of more than 20 BASF sites across the United States
BASF is committed to renewable energy solutions to power its sites across the United States and has entered into virtual power purchase agreements (VPPAs) for wind and solar power totaling 250 megawatts (MW).
