BASF

BASF

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-2.95 -55
Industry: Chemicals
Listing country: Germany
Year added: 2018

BASF, a global chemical company, was incorporated on April 6, 1865. With headquarters situated in Ludwigshafen, Germany, the company operates in several key business categories. These segments include Chemicals, which covers petrochemicals and intermediates; Materials, encompassing advanced materials and the precursors needed for innovative applications such as specialty plastics and foams; Industrial Solutions for additives used in various industries; Surface Technologies, including protective automotive coatings and catalysts; Nutrition & Care for products tailored to the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care sectors; and Agricultural Solutions, delivering fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, and biological treatments to the agricultural industry. Among BASF's portfolio, notable brands make a significant impact in their respective markets. Ultrason is recognized for its high-performance thermoplastics used across electronics, automotive, aerospace, and medical industries. Ecoflex stands out for its biodegradable plastics, while Walltite is known for its insulation solutions in construction. In the digital sphere, Xarvio offers advanced digital farming solutions, and the AgCelence brand is synonymous with plant protection products that provide benefits beyond their standard applications. BASF serves a global clientele, with Germany not only being its home market but also one of its most important. The company's influence extends across Europe, leveraging economic ties to advance its market position. In addition to these regions, BASF marks a strong presence in the United States, one of the largest markets for chemical products. A significant manufacturing and agricultural player like China is among BASF's key markets, along with Brazil for its substantial agricultural sector. Lastly, India's growing economy and demand for industrial and agricultural solutions deem it a crucial market for BASF's diverse array of products and services. (Powered by AI)

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BASF

Globally, around 80% of wastewater is discharged without proper treatment1. Water pollution results in algal blooms which reduces oxygen levels in the aquatic environments2. The presence of phosphorus (P) in high levels causes eutrophication of wa...

Qamar Q. April 26th, 2024
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BASF

Industrial air emissions contain substances like nitrous oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx), carbon monoxide (CO) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs)1, and have been associated with cancer, cardiac diseases, and so on16;p5-7. PFAS and other "for...

Abdulmajeed V. March 6th, 2024
26 ratings
BASF

Smallholder family farmers supply over 80% of the world's food1. Nearly 750 million (Mn) of the world's impoverished population constitutes agricultural farmers1. Almost 55% of the Indian population earns their livelihood through agriculture2. Peo...

Oluwatobi O. March 1st, 2024
112 ratings
BASF

Around 4 trillion m3 of freshwater is used worldwide every year1. Only 3% of Earth's available water is freshwater, and only 0.5% is fit for human consumption2. Around 20% of the total water consumption is used by industry3;p7. Companies should op...

Pooja J. February 16th, 2024
28 ratings
BASF

As per the ILO, to be gender-balanced, an organization needs 40-60% of either gender1;pxii. Women’s underrepresentation limits their economic development, squanders human potential and leads to an unequal share of economic growth benefits2. Incr...

Damola D. February 12th, 2024
16 ratings
BASF

Over 2 billion (Bn) tonnes (t) of municipal solid waste are generated annually, at least 33% of which is not safely managed1. Around 37% of the waste is landfilled, and 19% is recycled or composted globally1. Improper waste management pollutes wat...

Afolabi B. January 21st, 2024
36 ratings
BASF

In 2021, global GHG emissions amounted to 40.8 Bn tonnes (t) of CO2e1.To meet the goals of the Paris Agreement, from 2020 to 2030, an annual GHG emission reduction of 7.6% is required2. The rapid increase in the emission of greenhouse gases is cau...

Muhammad Aqib A. February 16th, 2024
36 ratings
BASF

To ensure strong institutions and the well-being of society, governments spend a considerable amount of the state's budget on public goods and services, which are funded through taxes paid by individuals and corporations1. Corporate taxes accounte...

Muhammad S. November 13th, 2023
18 ratings
BASF

Discrimination makes it harder for minorities to meet basic financial requirements1. People are often discriminated against based on age, race, ethnicity, etc2. Increasing minority representation improves their economic and psychological health co...

Ajay A. November 6th, 2023
16 ratings
BASF

Oil and gas exploration and production activities alter natural ecosystems, degrading animal habitats and disrupting migratory pathways3. Also, oil and gas exploration degrades ecosystems and non-conventional techniques deplete water supplies in d...

Oluwatobi O. September 19th, 2023
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