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BASF India Limited

BASF India Limited, a subsidiary of the global chemical giant BASF SE, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 2000, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. As a leader in the chemical industry, BASF India focuses on diverse business areas such as agricultural solutions, performance products, and industrial chemicals. The company is renowned for its innovative core products, including crop protection solutions and advanced materials, which are designed to enhance productivity and sustainability. BASF India has achieved significant milestones, positioning itself as a trusted partner in various sectors, including agriculture, automotive, and construction. With a commitment to research and development, BASF India continues to drive advancements that meet the evolving needs of its customers while maintaining a strong market presence.

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24

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.

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Industry Benchmark

BASF India Limited's score of 24 is higher than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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BASF India Limited's reported carbon emissions

BASF India Limited has made significant strides in addressing its carbon emissions, with the most recent data from 2023 indicating total emissions of approximately 16,781,700 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 35,321,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. This reflects a commitment to transparency in emissions reporting, although specific Scope 3 emissions data is not available for this year. In 2022, BASF reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 16,192,350,710 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 2,629,000 kg CO2e, alongside substantial Scope 3 emissions, which included significant contributions from purchased goods and services, as well as the use of sold products. The company has shown a general trend of fluctuating emissions over the years, with Scope 1 emissions decreasing from approximately 17,025,000,000 kg CO2e in 2018 to 16,781,700 kg CO2e in 2023. Despite these figures, BASF India Limited has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other formal climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction targets suggests a need for further clarity on their long-term climate strategy. Overall, BASF India Limited's emissions data highlights the company's ongoing efforts to monitor and manage its carbon footprint, while also indicating areas for potential improvement in setting and achieving ambitious climate commitments.

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Scope 1
17,025,000,000
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Scope 2
4,067,000,000
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Scope 3
67,600
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. BASF India Limited'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. BASF India Limited is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high 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.

BASF India Limited 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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