2 January 202518 December 2024 Carbon Cuts at the Core BASF is delivering superior offerings to its customers
20 December 202416 December 2024 Milestone reached for ground-breaking trial to convert carbon dioxide into cleaning products Scientists trying to convert carbon dioxide into materials used in cleaning products have reached a key milestone by producing ethanol from carbon dioxide captured from papermills in Cumbria and Scotland
3 December 202417 December 2024 Please submit your abstract and innovation to the leading event in the Renewable Carbon Economy: The “Renewable Materials Conference 2025”, 20-22 September 2025 in Siegburg 22 to 24 September 2025, Siegburg near Bonn/Cologne (Germany) and online
11 November 20245 November 2024 BASF and AM Green enter MoU to jointly evaluate opportunities in low-carbon chemicals in India and for the offtake of 100,000 tons of green ammonia annually The companies intend to conduct common feasibility studies on low-carbon chemicals production in India including a joint evaluation of potential technologies
5 November 202425 November 2024 Save the date for the leading event in the Renewable Carbon Economy: The “Renewable Materials Conference 2025” 22 to 24 September 2025, Siegburg near Bonn/Cologne (Germany) and online
18 October 202418 October 2024 New Players in Advanced Recycling – Innovators at work: DePoly Interview with DePoly CSO & Co-Founder Dr. Christopher Ireland
17 October 202411 October 2024 Launch of the Initiative natürliche Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. (INAK) Association of companies, certifiers, and waste management organisations will have their focus on the use of biodegradable and compostable plastics in specific applications
Start der Initiative natürliche Kreislaufwirtschaft e.V. (INAK) – Biologisch abbaubare Produkte zur Vermeidung von Mikroplastik Zusammenschluss von Unternehmen, Zertifizierern und Entsorgern hat biologisch abbaubare und kompostierbare Kunststoffe in sinnvollen Anwendungsbereichen im Fokus
3 September 20242 September 2024 BASF and STOCKMEIER Urethanes USA, Inc. partner to offer more sustainable polyurethane playground and recreational surfacing products BASF supplies STOCKMEIER Urethanes with BMB Lupranate MDI for the manufacturing of their Stobielast S binders
BASF und STOCKMEIER Urethanes USA, Inc. kooperieren für nachhaltigere Spielplätze und Freizeitflächen aus Polyurethan BASF beliefert STOCKMEIER Urethanes mit BMB Lupranat MDI für die Herstellung ihrer Stobielast S Bindemittel
22 August 202419 August 2024 Industry’s workhorse chemicals go biobased Thousands of chemicals are used by consumers and businesses every day. At the base of most of their supply chains lie petrochemicals
14 August 202413 August 2024 BASF switches their portfolio to bio-based Ethyl Acrylate (EA) BASF’s bio-based Ethyl Acrylate uses sustainable bioethanol predominantly from European sources with grain as a feedstock
BASF stellt ihr Portfolio auf biobasiertes Ethylacrylat (EA) um Das biobasierte Ethylacrylat der BASF wird in Ludwigshafen ausschließlich aus Bioethanol als Alkoholquelle hergestellt
9 August 20248 August 2024 Pyrolysis oil as potential alternative to naphtha in crackers / Numerous plants ready to get started / Possible approach above all for Europe, Asia / Change could further impair cost base Investment over the last two years in the chemical recycling of plastics – and, to a lesser extent, other waste – could certainly not be described as booming. Nevertheless, the hope is that the relevant technologies – from pyrolysis and thermolysis through solvolysis to enzymatic recycling – will help to make plastics recyclable in the medium term
15 July 202410 July 2024 BASF and ENGIE signed a long term Biomethane Purchase Agreement in Europe BASF and ENGIE signed a 7-year Biomethane Purchase Agreement (BPA). Under the BPA, ENGIE will supply BASF with 2.7 to 3.0 terawatt hours of biomethane throughout the term of the agreement
BASF und ENGIE haben einen langfristigen Biomethan-Abnahmevertrag in Europa unterzeichnet BASF und ENGIE haben einen 7-jährigen Biomethan-Abnahmevertrag unterzeichnet. Im Rahmen des BPA wird ENGIE BASF während der Vertragslaufzeit mit 2,7 bis 3,0 Terawattstunden Biomethan beliefern
28 June 202425 June 2024 Impact matters more than content when using non-fossil feedstocks BASF weighs in on mass balance
27 June 202425 June 2024 European Bioplastics elects new Board with Mariagiovanna Vetere and Franz Kraus elected as Co-Chairs European Bioplastics (EUBP), the association representing the bioplastics industry in Europe, has elected a new Board during its General Assembly on 4 June
20 June 202414 June 2024 An industry-first: BASF is expanding its Biopolymers portfolio by introducing biomass-balanced ecoflex® (PBAT) For the new ecoflex® F Blend C1200 BMB, the fossil raw materials that are usually used in the production process are replaced with renewable feedstock at the beginning of the value chain
Das weltweit erste biomassenbilanzierte PBAT: BASF erweitert ihr Biopolymerportfolio um ecoflex® BMB Bei der Produktion des neuen ecoflex® F Blend C1200 BMB werden die fossilen Rohstoffe am Anfang der Wertschöpfungskette durch nachwachsende Rohstoffalternativen ersetzt, wie Abfällen und Restbiomasse
18 June 202412 June 2024 BASF researching CO2-neutral production of bio-based fumarate using bacteria found in cow stomachs In a joint research project FUMBIO, the company is collaborating with Saarland University, University of Marburg and the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau
BASF forscht an CO2-neutraler Herstellung von biobasiertem Fumarat durch Bakterien aus Kuhmagen Im gemeinsamen Forschungsprojekt FUMBIO (FUMarsäure BIObasiert) arbeitet das Unternehmen zusammen mit den Universitäten des Saarlandes, Marburg und Kaiserslautern-Landau
28 May 202423 May 2024 BASF now offering first biomass-balanced products for its ammonia and urea portfolio The mass balanced products are certified according to ISCC PLUS standards, and the company is using electricity from renewable sources, further reducing their production-related emissions
BASF bietet erste biomassenbilanzierte Produkte für ihr Ammoniak- und Harnstoffportfolio an Die massenbilanzierten Produkte sind nach den ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) PLUS Standards zertifiziert, und für die Herstellung der Ammoniak- und Harnstoffprodukte wird Strom aus erneuerbaren Quellen genutzt
17 May 202413 May 2024 Chemovator invests in Detroit-based startup Heartland rethinking plastics using natural fiber reinforcements Supported by a team of scientists, engineers, and technologists, Heartland has developed hemp-based materials that can be used as additives within BASF's plastic compounds
Chemovator investiert in US-Startup Heartland, das Kunststoffe durch natürliche Fasern verstärkt Mit Hilfe eines Teams aus Wissenschaftlern, Ingenieuren und Technologen, hat Heartland Materialien auf Basis von industriellem Hanf entwickelt, die als Zusatzstoffe in Kunststoffverbindungen der BASF verwendet werden können
7 May 20243 May 2024 BASF erweitert Portfolio an biomassenbilanzierten Inhaltsstoffen für die Wasch- und Reinigungsmittelindustrie sowie industrielle Formulierer in Europa Mit 'Care 360° – Solutions for Sustainable Life' macht der Unternehmensbereich Care Chemicals Nachhaltigkeit zur Priorität und nimmt die Themen in den Blick, die für die Zukunft der Märkte und Industrien relevant sind
BASF is expanding its lineup of biomass-balanced ingredients tailored for the detergent and cleaning industry as well as industrial formulators across Europe With 'Care 360° – Solutions for Sustainable Life', the Care Chemicals division is making sustainability a priority and focusing on the issues that are relevant to the future of markets and industries
2 May 202425 April 2024 Die Chemie wird elektrisch – und nutzt Abfälle als Rohstoff Fossile Energieträger durch klimaneutral erzeugten Strom zu ersetzen, ist inzwischen das Gebot der Stunde - vor allem bei der Herstellung von Basischemikalien wie Ethen lohnt der Blick auf die Prozessalternativen
25 April 202423 April 2024 BASF, SABIC, and Linde celebrate the start-up of the world’s first large-scale electrically heated steam cracking furnace This new technology has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by at least 90% compared to technologies commonly used today
BASF, SABIC und Linde feiern Inbetriebnahme der weltweit ersten großtechnischen elektrisch beheizten Steamcracker-Öfen Die neue Technologie hat das Potenzial, die CO2-Emissionen eines der energieintensivsten Produktionsprozesse in der Chemischen Industrie um mehr als 90% zu senken
18 April 202416 April 2024 Leap forward in product sustainability: Renowned tesa® 4965 Original with 40% less CO₂1 emissions Due to the use of biomass-balanced acrylic monomers and 90% PCR PET in its backing, this innovative adhesive tape is now made with 40% less CO2
Deutlicher Fortschritt in Sachen Produktnachhaltigkeit: tesa® 4965 Original mit 40% weniger CO₂1-Emissionen Durch den Einsatz von biobasierten Acrylmonomeren und 90 Prozent PCR-PET im Träger wird das innovative Klebeband jetzt mit 40 Prozent weniger CO₂ hergestellt
23 February 202425 April 2024 The chemical industry is going electric – and using waste as a raw material Replacing fossil fuels with climate-neutral electricity is now the order of the day - and it is particularly worth looking at process alternatives for the production of basic chemicals such as ethene
17 January 202417 December 2024 The brightest stars of Renewable Materials meet in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), 11-13 June 2024 The Number One Meeting Point for Global Leaders in Industry, Academia and Policy – first 40 speakers announced, deadline for submissions for the innovation award is 28 February 2024
12 December 20235 December 2023 Certification of the recyclability of multilayer films containing polyamide expanded Coextruded PE/PA6/EVOH high-barrier films as well as and laminated PA6/PE films in household packaging waste were shown as compatible for recycling in the polyethylene film stream
Zertifizierung der Recyclingfähigkeit von polyamidhaltigen Mehrschichtfolien erweitert Für coextrudierte PE/PA6/EVOH-Hochbarrierefolien sowie laminierte PA6/PE-Folien konnte nun gezeigt werden, dass eine Recyclingkompatibilität im Polyethylen-Folienstrom gegeben ist
28 November 202317 December 2024 Renewable Carbon-based Materials Show Significant Lower CO2 Footprint Than Fossil Counterparts The Renewable Carbon Initiative (RCI) published their latest report “Case Studies Based on Peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessments – Carbon Footprints of Different Renewable Carbon-based Chemicals and Materials”. The brochure-style report was put together by sustainability experts from nova-Institute
23 November 202317 November 2023 REMONDIS and Pyrum Innovations AG sign a declaration of intent and start planning a joint recycling plant in Bremen The plant is supposed to have a recycling capacity of 20,000 tons of old tires per year, from which the raw material carbon black will be recovered
REMONDIS und die Pyrum Innovations AG unterzeichnen Absichtserklärung und starten mit der Planung eines gemeinsamen Recyclingwerkes in Bremen Es soll eine Recyclingkapazität von 20.000 Tonnen Altreifen pro Jahr haben, aus denen dort der Rohstoff Carbon Black zurückgewonnen wird
19 October 202315 October 2023 BASF celebrates 25th birthday of ecoflex®,the world’s first PBAT biopolymer Several Studies show the advantages of ecovio® for production, packaging and shelf life of food as well as for the collection of food waste
BASF feiert 25jähriges Jubiläum von ecoflex®, dem weltweit ersten PBAT-Biopolymer In verschiedenen Studien wurden die Vorteile von ecovio® bei der Produktion, Verpackung und Haltbarkeit von Lebensmitteln sowie bei der Sammlung von Lebensmittelabfällen nachgewiesen
27 September 202322 September 2023 BASF bringt erstmals biomassenbilanzierte Kunststoffadditive auf den Markt Diese neuartigen Lösungen fördern die Verwendung von nachwachsenden Rohstoffen und helfen BASF-Kunden, ihre Nachhaltigkeitsziele zu erreichen
21 September 202321 September 2023 A Broad Range of Advanced Recycling Technologies Keeps Carbon in the Loop Register now: The Advanced Recycling Conference 2023, November 28-29, 2023 in Cologne, Germany and online
Advanced Recycling Technologies – Neue Recycling-Methoden halten Kohlenstoff im Kreislauf Jetzt anmelden: Die Advanced Recycling Conference 2023 vom 28.-29. November 2023 in Köln und online
6 September 20236 September 2023 Explore the future of the chemical industry: a unique workshop with leading experts The nova-Institute is offering a special event for everyone who is interested in
31 August 202328 August 2023 Avantium awarded €0.76 million EU funding for its participation in the Rebiolution project This programme aims to design and synthetize biobased and biodegradable polyester blends based on FDCA to be used as plastic coating for food packaging and for mulch films for agricultural applications
2 August 202327 July 2023 „Chemisches Recycling braucht Vertrauensvorschuss“ Dr. Matthias Scheibitz, BASF, fordert für chemische Recycling mehr Unterstützung seitens der Politik. Ansonsten stünden 7 Mrd. EUR Investments auf der Kippe
3 July 202328 June 2023 BASF Venture Capital invests in startup DePoly SA DePoly develops low-energy and selective chemical recycling technologies for polyester waste streams. The company establishes a sustainable source of raw materials from post-consumer and post-industrial plastic waste
BASF Venture Capital investiert in das Start-up DePoly DePoly entwickelt energiesparende und selektive chemische Recycling-Technologien für Polyester-Abfallströme