BASF SE

BASF SE, a German chemicals company, reported total carbon emissions of approximately 113.69 billion kg CO2e in 2025. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of about 15.115 billion kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions of around 2.008 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of roughly 96.52 billion kg CO2e. For 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 112.27 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 15.22 billion kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 at around 2.416 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 94.59 billion kg CO2e.

BASF SE has set ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline. This target focuses on emissions from production processes and energy purchases, covering approximately 96% of gross Scope 1 emissions and 99% of gross Scope 2 emissions. This equates to a reduction from 21.9 million metric tons to 16.4 million metric tons of CO2e. Looking further ahead, BASF SE is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3.1 (raw materials purchases) by 2050.

Additionally, BASF SE targets a 15% reduction in specific Scope 3.1 (raw materials-related) emissions by 2030, using a 2022 baseline. This means reducing specific Scope 3.1 emissions from 1.64 kg CO2e per kilogram of purchased raw material in 2022 to 1.39 kg CO2e in 2030, while aiming to keep total target-relevant Scope 3.1 emissions at approximately 50 million tonnes CO2e despite production growth. The company has also previously aimed to achieve CO2-neutral growth until 2030, maintaining total greenhouse gas emissions from production sites and energy purchases at 2018 levels while increasing production.