Badische Anilin und Sodafabrik, commonly known as BASF, is a leading global chemical company headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany. Founded in 1865, BASF has established itself as a pioneer in the chemical industry, with a diverse portfolio that spans various sectors, including chemicals, plastics, performance products, and agricultural solutions. With a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and the Americas, BASF is renowned for its innovative core products, such as high-performance materials and advanced agricultural solutions. The company’s commitment to sustainability and cutting-edge research has positioned it as a market leader, consistently achieving significant milestones in product development and environmental stewardship. BASF's unique approach to integrating chemistry with technology sets it apart, making it a trusted partner for industries worldwide.
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Badische Anilin Und Sodafabrik's score of 54 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, Badische Anilin und Sodafabrik (BASF) reported total carbon emissions of approximately 115,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 17,902,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 2,416,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2), and 94,490,000,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). This reflects a significant commitment to addressing climate change, as BASF aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. To support this goal, BASF has set ambitious near-term targets, including a 25% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, compared to 2018 levels. Additionally, the company plans to reduce its specific Scope 3.1 emissions by 15% by 2030, relative to 2022 figures. These initiatives demonstrate BASF's proactive approach to sustainability and its dedication to mitigating its environmental impact across all operational areas.
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1990 | 2002 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Badische Anilin Und Sodafabrik is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.