BASF Expands Range: Acrylics, Alcohols, Glycol Ethers, and Acetates Now Offer Enhanced Sustainability

BASF has successfully obtained ISCC+ certification for all its major global production sites involved in Acrylics, Alcohols, Glycol Ethers, and Acetates. This significant milestone marks a major advancement in supporting its customers’ sustainability goals and aspirations. With ISCC+ certification, BASF can now produce over 60 products within this portfolio, each featuring one or more sustainability attributes. This certification demonstrates BASF’s commitment to sustainable practices and enhances its capability to offer products that meet rigorous environmental and social standards. By achieving this certification across its key production sites, BASF is poised to better align with global sustainability trends and customer expectations.

In addition to its established range of high-quality and dependable ‘Classic’ products, the majority of the portfolio now includes options with various sustainability attributes. These attributes include ‘Low-PCF’ and ‘Zero-PCF,’ which focus on reducing the product carbon footprint and assisting customers in meeting their greenhouse gas reduction targets. ‘Bio-based’ products incorporate biomass and are traceable using the 14C method. Ccycled® products are manufactured from chemically recycled materials sourced from plastic waste or end-of-life tires, supporting a circular economy. Furthermore, products ‘Made using Green Power’ highlight BASF's commitment to renewable energy, enhancing the sustainability of the production process.

Martin Liedemit, Senior Vice President of Global Strategic Business Development Petrochemicals at BASF, emphasizes the company's ability to leverage its extensive global asset base to offer products with varied sustainability attributes. He notes that BASF has made significant strides in enhancing its sustainability measures over recent years. These advancements enable BASF to provide solutions that effectively support customers in achieving their own sustainability goals and ambitions. By aligning their product offerings with global sustainability targets, BASF underscores its commitment to driving environmental progress and meeting the evolving needs of its global clientele.

Anchoring BASF's global presence in the chemical industry, the Petrochemicals division serves as the cornerstone for their vast network of interconnected value chains. This strategic segment boasts a world-class asset base, consistently setting the benchmark in safety, sustainability, operational excellence, and cost-effectiveness. BASF strategically positions its production capabilities through a network of six Verbund sites and additional major facilities, ensuring proximity to key markets around the world. This translates to efficient logistics and a strong customer focus.

The Petrochemicals division prioritizes customer needs by supplying a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality chemicals that cater to various value chains across the BASF organization. From fundamental cracker products and industrial gases to specialty materials like acrylics, superabsorbent polymers, and styrenic foams, their offerings cater to a diverse range of customer industries. This commitment to customer centricity, coupled with their expansive product portfolio, fuels organic volume growth for both BASF and its clients.