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Global voluntary corporate goals
Description/achievement of initiative

We have set voluntary longterm global goals in the areas of environment, safety, employees and society. Through these goals, sustainable development at BASF is transparent and verifiable.

Implementation methodologies

This project wants to achieve these goals by continuing optimization of the facilities and by investing in new plants. With the Verbund concept BASF closely interlink BASF production plants to create efficient value chains that extend from basic chemicals right through to high-value-added products. BASF spend a third of our annual research budget to improve resource efficiency and develop products reducing greenhouse gas emissions. To support the achievements of these goals BASF's guidelines and requirements are constantly updated.

Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer

Coordination mechanisms/governance structure

Partner(s)

BASF SE
Open to additional partners
Progress reports
2020
Emissions to water of organic substances (baseline 2002)-80%
2020
Introduction of sustainable water management at production sites in water stress areas 100%
2020
Abstraction of drinking water for production (baseline 2010) -50%
2020
Emissions of greenhouse gases per metric ton of sales product (baseline 2002)-40%
2020
Improvement of energy efficiency in production processes (baseline 2002)+35%
2020
Emissions of air pollutants (baseline 2002)-70%

Basic information
Time-frame: - 2020
Website
Partners
BASF SE
Open to additional partners
Countries
Contact information
Annette Hoellebrand, Vice President Sustainabilty Center,
United Nations