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Badische Anilin Und Sodafabrik

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Badische Anilin Und Sodafabrik's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

14

Industry Benchmark

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.

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Badische Anilin Und Sodafabrik's reported carbon emissions

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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Scope 2
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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
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
000,000,000,000
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Badische Anilin Und Sodafabrik's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Badische Anilin Und Sodafabrik is headquartered in DE, which has a rank of medium, indicating medium grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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