BASF SE

BASF SE's reported carbon emissions

BASF SE, headquartered in Germany (DE), has reported significant greenhouse gas emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3. For 2025, the company's total emissions were approximately 113.7 billion kg CO2e. This comprises about 15.1 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1, and approximately 2.0 billion kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based). Scope 3 emissions accounted for the largest portion, totalling around 96.5 billion kg CO2e in 2025. Notably, purchased goods and services made up the largest share of Scope 3 emissions, at approximately 54.4 billion kg CO2e, followed by the end-of-life treatment of sold products at about 27.8 billion kg CO2e. In 2024, BASF reported total emissions of approximately 112.3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 15.2 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 (market-based) at approximately 2.4 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were about 94.6 billion kg CO2e. BASF has established ambitious climate commitments. The company aims to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 across Scopes 1, 2, and 3.1. As a near-term target, BASF intends to reduce its absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 25% by 2030, compared to a 2018 baseline. This reduction is planned to occur alongside production growth. Furthermore, BASF aims to reduce its specific Scope 3.1 (purchased goods and services) emissions by 15% by 2030, from a 2022 baseline.