150 years Sustainable development: Industry needs and BASF solutions Version 1.4 │January 2014

This slide deck contains a first collection of examples of how BASF is addressing sustainable development in the industries defined in the “We create chemistry” strategy. We will add further examples in the course of the year. If you would like to suggest an example for inclusion, please contact gareth.rees@basf.com or your unit’s communications function.

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Approaches to sustainable development differ from industry to industry and from region to region. Together with our customers, BASF is responding to these sustainability drivers with its products and solutions.

We see three major areas in which innovations based on our chemistry will play a key role:

We create chemistry for a sustainable future

Resources, environment and climate

Dramatically rising energy demand is one of the world’s most pressing challenges. In addition, access to clean water and efficient use of resources are becoming increasingly important.

Food and nutrition

A growing world population obviously needs correspondingly more food. And it will be necessary to enhance nutrition quality.

Quality of life

Population growth and globalization present further challenges. Aspirations differ greatly from region to region and among different social groups, but there is a common ambition: people want to improve their individual quality of life.

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Sustainability drivers: Internal view

BASF assesses the contribution of its processes, products and solutions to sustainable development on the basis of the following criteria derived from the company’s materiality matrix:

Cost savings downstream

Biodiversity and renewables

Climate change and energy

Pollution (air, soil, noise)

Resource efficiency

Water security and pollution

Health and safety

UN Millennium Development Goals (e.g., human health)

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Our key customer industries

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1. Transportation

2. Construction

3. Consumer Goods

4. Health & Nutrition

5. Electronics

6. Agriculture

7. Energy & Resources

Transportation

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Transportation: Sustainability drivers

Approaches to sustainable development differ from industry to industry and from region to region. Together with our customers, BASF is responding to these sustainability drivers with its products and solutions. In transportation and automotive, these drivers are: Reconciling the growing demand for individual mobility while minimizing the impact on the environment New concepts for mobility needed due to global population growth, rising standards of living in emerging

markets, increasing urbanization, climate change and the limited availability of fossil fuels Focus on trends such as lightweight construction, downsizing, further electrification and holistic heat

management concepts Increasingly stringent emissions standards Step change innovations such as like alternative drive concepts sought to meet long-term customer

requirements or regulation targets Attractive, cost-effective solutions for mass transit systems Reducing manufacturing costs and cost of vehicle ownership Possible win-win situation: Lower consumption of resources as well as lower costs for manufacturers and

vehicle owners

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150 years Engineering plastics

BASF’s Ultramid® can reduce the weight of car components by up to 50% when used instead of metal.

More plastics are needed to reduce weight of electric and hybrid vehicles to compensate for weight of heavy batteries and increase driving range.

BASF’s computer-aided engineering tool Ultrasim® helps tailor components to specific requirements and ensure efficient use of materials.

Advanced composite materials are under development.

Ultramid® can also be used to make “crash absorbers” which burst apart in the event of an accident or components that contribute to pedestrian safety.

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Reducing the total weight of a car by 100 kilograms can save around 0.4 liters of fuel for every 100 kilometers driven. Engineering plastics from BASF can play an important role in reducing vehicle weight.

150 years Emission control catalysts

BASF’s highly efficient three-way catalytic converter removes up to 98% of hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides from vehicle exhaust fumes, thus reducing air pollution.

We develop and produce catalysts for both gasoline- and diesel-powered engines, and offer products for use in heavy-duty and non-road vehicles as well as motorcycles.

BASF’s emissions control catalysts help vehicle manufacturers to meet strict Euro VI regulations for heavy duty diesel vehicles. We offer a variety of catalysts that can be customized to suit a specific manufacturer’s needs.

BASF also specializes in recycling catalytic converters to recover the precious metals they contain.

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Catalysts are substances that cause a chemical reaction to speed up without being used up themselves in the process. They are used in catalytic converters to break down hazardous exhaust fumes. BASF is the world’s leading supplier of catalysts.

150 years Coatings technologies

In processes:

BASF’s Integrated Process II integrates the functionality of the primer layer in the basecoat. This shortens the paintline and reduces investment and operating costs. At the same time, the process saves materials and improves productivity, as well as reducing environmental impact.

In product formulations:

BASF pioneered the use of waterborne basecoats. Water replaces most of the organic solvents used in solventborne basecoats, thus reducing emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

New CathoGuard® e-coats are optimally suited for integrated application process that dispense with application of the primer coat. They efficient corrosion protection and contribute to the durability of millions of cars, while offering an alternative to tin-based formulations.

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BASF’s coatings innovations reduce the number of steps involved in painting cars and offer more sustainable product formulations while ensuring that the performance and finish remains immaculate.

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Natural fiber composites based on ACRODUR®

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Designers in several industries are increasingly interested in employing materials containing natural fibers. Acrodur makes it possible to manufacture high-performance composites with a high content of natural fibers. The technology is already established in the automotive industry.

Acrodur is a water-based binder for natural, glass and synthetic fibers that emits only water during crosslinking.

Acrodur has been developed as a low-emission alternative to phenolic or urea resins.

Three dimensional objects and boards can be made cost efficiently from natural fibers in a single process. The materials have excellent mechanical properties that allow them to be used in lightweight constructions that contribute to sustainable development.

150 years Advanced battery materials

Improving existing solutions:

BASF has evolved both the electrolytes and cathode materials used in lithium-ion batteries for electric, plug-in and hybrid vehicles, enabling them to perform better and more safely.

Developing new solutions:

BASF is working on new types of batteries, e.g., lithium-sulfur.

BASF aims to reduce the time to market for fresh solutions to vehicle energy storage.

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Electric batteries can have a lower impact on the environment than traditional gasoline-powered engines. BASF is working to optimize the effectiveness of existing solutions, helping to make electromobility safe, powerful, affordable and desirable.

Construction

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Construction: Sustainability drivers

Approaches to sustainable development differ from industry to industry and from region to region. Together with our customers, BASF is responding to these sustainability drivers with its products and solutions.

In construction, these drivers are:

Reducing the environmental footprint of buildings over their life cycle

Creating more sustainable structures to conserve valuable resources

Enabling customers to comply with environmental regulations and contribute towards projects achieving recognition from green accreditation schemes

Making buildings more durable

Greater safety, fewer repairs, less rebuilding; saves energy, materials, money and time

Providing affordable housing

High demand for decent homes at decent prices for a growing world

More people moving to cities to take advantage of jobs and opportunities

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150 years Green Sense® Concrete

Mix optimization and special BASF admixtures allows incorporation of high levels of recycled materials. This may reduce CO2 emissions associated with concrete manufacture and conserve resources.

Energy savings and use of recycled materials may offer customers an opportunity to obtain credits under the LEED green building rating system.

Improved strength and durability with lower crack potential contributes to longer structural life and reduces life cycle costs.

The BASF Eco-Efficiency Analysis used in conjunction with Green Sense® Concrete quantifies and balances environmental and economic life cycle impacts for the selected concrete mix.

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Under the name Green Sense® Concrete, BASF offers a range of solutions that result in more sustainable buildings and structures.

150 years Neopor® insulation

Neopor®’s thermal performance is around 20% better compared to standard EPS. Up to 50% less product is therefore needed to provide optimal insulation, thus conserving resources.

Neopor® boards are also thinner: Fewer vehicles are required to deliver each load, cutting down on exhaust emissions and transport costs.

Well-insulated buildings result in lower energy usage, lower CO2 emissions and lower fuel bills.

Neopor® is foamed with air and does not use CFCs or other halogenated gases that can damage the ozone layer.

Available in a variety of finishes.

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Neopor® is an innovative expandable polystyrene (EPS) foam formulated with graphite that offers superior insulation properties.

150 years Wolmanit® CX wood preservatives

Protection of homegrown timber offers several benefits:

− Reduces number of trees needed to be felled

− Cuts use of tropical timber, preserving rainforests and reducing transportation of timber

− Preserves wood for energy recycling at end of life

Tests confirm the advantages of Wolmanit® CX in terms of health, workplace safety and environmental safety.

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Growing trees absorb CO2. Homegrown coniferous timber is therefore a building material with excellent properties and a very positive sustainability profile. Wolmanit CX wood preservatives can significantly extend the service life of wood by protecting it from wood-destroying fungi and insects.

150 years MasterSeal® waterproofing membranes

MasterSeal® membranes enhance the durability of concrete structures and prolong their service life, reducing the need for repairs.

Products certified for use in drinking water tanks minimize need for further water treatment or use of conservation agents.

Products with high chemical resistance avoid contamination by dissolved hazardous substances in aggressive industrial environments.

Recent innovation MasterSeal® 6100 FX offers outstanding technical and environmental performance. For example, it contributes to resource efficiency because up to 50% less material is needed compared with traditional cementitous solutions.

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MasterSeal® is a range of waterproofing membranes that help to preserve concrete structures by preventing undesired water penetration or loss. This is particularly important when the water contains salts or pollutants.

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Consumer Goods

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Consumer Goods: Sustainability drivers

Approaches to sustainable development differ from industry to industry and from region to region. Together with our customers, BASF is responding to these sustainability drivers with its products and solutions. In consumer goods, these drivers are: Increasingly diverse consumer preferences Diversity of consumers increasing in terms of age groups, lifestyle and family structures Need to tailor products to meet the demands of these demographic groups A heightened concern for sustainability and “natural” products among consumers Rising number of wealthier consumers with a greater awareness for health and the environment Increased demand for products perceived to be healthier, more natural and having a more positive

environmental impact …whilst reducing the environmental footprint of how we live and being mindful of resource constraints Brand owners and retailers target stronger sales and earnings and position themselves as more

sustainable by defining sustainability strategies and corresponding goals

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150 years Personal Care – Cetiol® for a soft skin feel

BASF offers a broad portfolio of emollients that support our customers’ positioning and allow them to obtain the eco-labels they require.

We supply products that help our customers to save energy by being easily processable without heating.

BASF’s Cetiol® RLF emollient is derived exclusively from renewable feedstock and produced using an energy-saving enzymatic process.

Cetiol® RLF is proven to be especially mild on sensitive skin. It has a light texture, is absorbed quickly and leaves the skin feeing smooth and soft.

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Consumers increasingly want personal care products that offer a good performance while being as natural and sustainable as possible. For a product to be claimed natural, widely accepted eco-labels specify the use of renewable feedstocks or specific processes.

150 years Hygiene – HySorb® superabsorbers

BASF has developed its HySorb® products in close cooperation with customers.

Because HySorb ® materials are so effective, less of them is needed in order for products to work well, and they replace bulkier traditional absorbents such as fluff pulp in diapers.

The exceptional ability of HySorb® to lock away fluid keeps babies dry and comfortable, improving quality of life for whole families.

Using less material saves energy and resources, and reduces the volume of waste heading to landfill or incinerators.

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Modern diapers are significantly thinner than they used to be just a few years ago. However, consumers expect them to function as well as or better than their predecessors. High-performance, tailor-made superabsorbers are therefore needed to offer benefits in terms of weight, comfort and waste.

150 years Non-phthalate plasticizer – Hexamoll® DINCH®

Hexamoll® DINCH® offers brilliant performance and has an excellent toxicological profile.

Recommended for products that are intended to come into close contact with people: food packaging, blood storage bags, breathing masks, sports shoes, and yoga mats, etc.

Safe for use in toys that children under the age of three years are likely to chew; approved for usage in toy and food-related contexts in multiple countries, offering BASF customers maximum safety.

An Eco-Efficiency Analysis validated by TÜV Rheinland, Germany, showed Hexamoll® DINCH® to be the most eco-efficient of the top five non-phthalate plasticizers on the market.

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Plasticizers are additives that are used to soften polyvinyl chloride (PVC), making it flexible. Health concerns have arisen over a widely used group of plasticizers known as phthalates. BASF has developed a non-phthalate plasticizer especially for use in applications with close human contact.

150 years Lightweight chipboard – Kaurit® Light

Kaurit Light is a drop-in technology for existing chipboard production lines requiring only minor investments. The panels can be coated and edged like conventional chipboards without additional costs.

The technology cuts transport costs for panel producers and makes handling of chipboards more convenient along the entire value chain.

Kaurit Light panels can be recycled either mechanically or energetically together with conventional chipboards.

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Conventional chipboards weigh up to 630 kg per cubic meter. The high density of the compressed wood makes handling inconvenient and restricts transport volumes. BASF’s Kaurit® Light technology enables innovative lightweight chipboards that offer the same strength while saving up to 30% wood.

150 years Compostable organic waste bags – ecovio®

The bags comply with the European standard for compostability – represented by the seedling logo – as well as other regional standards.

The bags are designed to be used to collect organic waste and can be composted together with this waste. This contributes to resource efficiency and results in high-quality compost for agricultural use.

ecovio® bags are breathable and promote drying of waste, reducing odors and making them more pleasant to use. They are puncture and tear-resistant too.

When tested in 21,000 households in Berlin, ecovio® bags increased the amount of organic waste collected by over 10%.

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ecovio® is the first compostable BASF plastic to be predominantly derived from renewable raw materials – mainly corn. Our customers use it to make bags for compostable organic waste, for example.

150 years Packaging

Protecting products from physical damage and keeping food fresh:

BASF’s plastic Ultramid® is commonly used in multilayer films for flexible packaging of meat, fish and cheese. It is used in vacuum packaging and modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) because it provides a good aroma and gas barrier and offers outstanding mechanical protection.

Superabsorbent polymers, for example in meat-tray pads, absorb and bind excess fluids, thus keeping food fresh longer and preserving its appearance.

Uvinul® light stabilizers for plastics prevent goods from being damaged by sunlight, extending their shelf life.

Special adhesives for re-closeable packaging and cold sealing improve packaging performance. Our water-based Epotal® adhesives allow immediate processing and provide the highest toxicological safety.

Preventing contamination:

Barrier solutions from BASF such as water-based coatings, Ultramid® and our compostable plastic for paper coating, ecovio® PS, can prevent toxic substances from migrating into food, for example from recycled paper. 25

Although hunger remains a major problem, about one-third of food is lost or wasted globally each year. BASF products for packaging raw materials help reduce food losses in the food chain.

Health & Nutrition

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Health & Nutrition: Sustainability drivers

Approaches to sustainable development differ from industry to industry and from region to region. Together with our customers, BASF is responding to these sustainability drivers with its products and solutions. In health and nutrition, these drivers are: Providing sufficient volumes of nutritious food for the growing human population Deficiencies in vitamins and minerals and related illnesses because of substandard diets Demand for animal protein in the form of meat, dairy products and eggs is rising due to growing income in

some regions Challenges to food production from changes in the climate and conditions under which crops are grown Providing adequate supplies of clean, safe drinking water worldwide Uneven distribution of fresh water; too much of it is polluted, wasted and unsustainably managed. Pressure on water resources likely to continue to increase, even in industrialized countries. Attending to the requirements of ageing populations in certain regions. Specific needs of older individuals in terms of medicine, healthcare and provisions for mobility and

independence

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150 years Food fortification

The human body cannot produce vitamin A by itself, so it has to be taken up via food. Unfortunately, many people in developing countries cannot regularly afford a balanced diet.

BASF’s Food Fortification Team has developed stable and cost-effective forms of vitamin A for affordable staple foods that malnourished populations depend on. This improves health, has a positive impact on education and productivity, and reduces the health costs spent within malnourished populations.

BASF products are formulated with encapsulation and antioxidants that keep the vitamin A stable over longer storage periods.

We have developed “mini laboratory” kits that allow fortified food producers and authorities to easily check the vitamin A content of foods.

BASF is engaged in public-private partnership to reduce vitamin A deficiency in over 30 developing nations.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 140 to 250 million children under five are suffering from vitamin A deficiency worldwide. A lack of this vitamin can cause blindness. BASF is responding to this malnutrition problem and improving public health and quality of life through food fortification.

150 years Water filtration

BASF’s inge® ultrafiltration membranes Multibore® contain pores 3,000 times smaller than the diameter of a human hair. They are so fine that suspended solids, bacteria and viruses cannot pass through them. This proven technology enables water treatment on an industrial scale.

Multibore® membranes are manufactured from BASF’s Ultrason® E high-performance resin.

Ultrason® E is not broken down by pollutants that may be present in dirty water, and can withstand repeated sterilization, so it is easy to clean.

Ultrason® E is used to make LifeStraw® Family: A hygienic, robust, cost-effective and convenient purification filter system that can produce drinkable water from sources such as rivers, rainwater collection barrels, and even puddles.

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Access to a supply of safe, clean water is a basic human right. BASF makes dirty water fit to drink by providing the fine membrane filters used to purify it.

150 years Suvinil® Acrylic Antibacterial

Suvinil Acrylic Antibacterial eliminates 99 percent of the microorganisms on the surface of any wall and prevents them from returning for two years. It can be washed without compromising the effect.

The activity and effectiveness of the paint has been tested and approved according to the parameters of JIS 2801:2000 (Japanese Industrial Standard) for antimicrobial products.

Suvinil Acrylic Antibacterial is the first such product to get approval from Anvisa (Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency), which certifies its safety and effectiveness.

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Suvinil® is BASF’s decorative paints brand in Brazil. Suvinil has further strengthened its role as a pioneer in the area of innovative wall paints with a new antibacterial paint that is ideal for settings demanding high standards of cleanliness such as hospitals, schools and pediatric clinics.

Electronics

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Electronics: Sustainability drivers

Approaches to sustainable development differ from industry to industry and from region to region. Together with our customers, BASF is responding to these sustainability drivers with its products and solutions.

In electronics, these drivers are:

Developing new electronic technologies for completely new applications

Steady growth in consumers’ expectations for advanced electronics as part of a modern lifestyle; technology increasingly affordable for a growing section of the population

Reduced energy consumption resulting from advanced electronic technologies

Ensuring compliance with eco-labels

Ecolabels and environmental certifications increasingly used to communicate the sustainable aspects of electronic products: implications for material choice

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150 years Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs)

Displays are an important application. OLEDs improve resolution and offer better contrast and bright colors. OLEDs are already established in today’s smart phones, and the industry is now focusing on OLED televisions.

OLEDs only consume half as much power as conventional energy-saving lamps, and are expected to become more efficient than inorganic LEDs.

OLEDs are extremely thin, and can be transparent. These qualities open up exciting potential for sustainable and attractive lighting design. Roll-up computer screens and luminescent wallpapers are other possibilities.

BASF’s research is leading the way in the development of highly efficient blue emitters, aiding the progress of this new technology.

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Organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are a modern type of energy-efficient lighting device that give off light in response to an electric current. BASF is a leading innovator in this field.

Agriculture

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Agriculture: Sustainability drivers

Approaches to sustainable development differ from industry to industry and from region to region. Together with our customers, BASF is responding to these sustainability drivers with its products and solutions. In agriculture, these drivers are:

Providing sufficient volumes of high-quality food, feed, fuel and fiber for the growing human population Demand for agricultural products to double in next decade due to population and income

growth

…whilst overcoming challenges presented by the environment Need to reduce agriculture’s footprint and provide solutions to make farming more resilient to

the effects of environmental change

…and maintaining biodiversity to protect species and ecosystems Agricultural practices needed to support biodiversity as well as maintaining yields and

productivity

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150 years Headline® fungicide

Headline® is a fast-acting fungicide that controls more than 50 diseases in over 90 types of plant, including wheat, corn and soybeans.

The active ingredient F500 enables better nitrogen uptake in plants, promoting growth and imparting increased tolerance to stresses such as drought, heat, wind and hail.

By making plants hardier, Headline® allows them to be harvested faster, saving time and fuel.

Headline® helps to create higher crop yields, resulting in larger harvests to feed more people and higher earnings for growers.

BASF’s agricultural products undergo extensive risk assessment to ensure that there are no unacceptable effects on wild plants and animals if used according to instructions.

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Fungicides help farmers to control crop diseases and improve the health of their plants, leading to higher yields and more food for the world’s growing population. Headline® is a leading fungicide from BASF.

150 years AgBalance™

AgBalance™ is a scientific method developed by BASF that thoroughly measures and assesses sustainability in agriculture by taking an overview of the three core dimensions: environment, economy, and society.

AgBalance™ examines farming systems across their entire life cycles in a clear and comprehensive way, and identifies key sustainability drivers and strategies for improvement.

The results of AgBalance™ deliver a proven scientific basis for informed, fact-based decisions on how best to improve the sustainability of any given agricultural production system.

AgBalance™ was developed through extensive engagement with key stakeholders and has received independent assurance.

The tool helps to foster greater understanding of the impact of farming on the environment. Acting on the tool’s recommendations can improve cost efficiencies and provide greater volumes of higher quality food.

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150 years Biodiversity Farms

Protection of biodiversity is one aspect that can improve the sustainability of farms. At the Biodiversity Farms, BASF partners with growers to show how modern farming can work symbiotically and sustainably with biodiversity.

Biodiversity is the foundation for numerous ecosystem services that are essential for human wellbeing.

Biodiversity also contributes to agriculture in key ways. Likewise, agriculture has created many new habitats and has developed varieties and strains of species that also contribute to biological diversity.

In contrast, some farming practices have the potential to remove or reduce varieties of life form. The challenge for modern farming is to foster biodiversity while maximizing the output of food for growing populations at affordable costs.

BASF is working in 10 commercial farms across six countries to explore and develop efficient farming programs that are in harmony with biodiversity.

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150 years Plant biotechnology

BASF is concentrating its efforts on three areas: developing plants that give higher yields or better withstand stress, herbicide-tolerant crops for more efficient weed control, and fungal-resistant crops.

Drought is already a persistent worry to farmers around the world due to its devastating effect on yield, and the problem is predicted to worsen.

In 2013, BASF together with its partner Monsanto has introduced the first ever biotech-traited corn in the Western Great Plains of the United States. DroughtGard hybrids increase yield efficiency under drought stress.

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BASF is convinced that plant biotechnology is a key technology to meet the future demands for agricultural products. Biotech crops already contribute to increasing yields and reducing the resources needed for modern field management.

Energy & Resources

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Energy & Resources: Sustainability drivers

Approaches to sustainable development differ from industry to industry and from region to region. Together with our customers, BASF is responding to these sustainability drivers with its products and solutions.

In energy and resources, these drivers are:

Ensuring responsible and efficient production of finite resources

Managing the production of finite resources in a responsible manner, ensuring optimum yields, and ensuring that such resources are used as efficiently as possible

Finding new alternative energy sources

Development of new energy sources (wind, solar, biofuels, geothermal, shale)

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150 years Oil and gas production

Since 2012 Wintershall has implemented a worldwide No Flaring Policy and ceased flaring during all routine operations, thus saving around 2 million tons of CO2 every year. This voluntary commitment far exceeds statutory requirements and is unique in the industry.

Water is often injected into crude oil reservoirs to improve recovery. If this water is thickened with BASF’s Schizophyllan, it can displace more oil, increasing the recovery factor from a reservoir by up to 10%.

We take comprehensive measures to restore natural habitats in areas where we have constructed plants or pipelines, aiming to leave no trace once work has been completed

By 2020, we want to reduce the emissions of greenhouse gases resulting from the transport of natural gas by 10%.

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BASF is the only major chemical company with its own oil and gas operations. We work constantly to minimize the environmental impact of this business and to use resources with optimum efficiency.

150 years Wind energy

In rotor blades: Baxxodur® is used to produce highly resilient, fiber-reinforced blades. It helps reduce cycle time by 30%, hence saving energy during production. Structural foams like Kerdyn® inside the rotor blades improve stability and durability. We also offer RELEST® Wind coating systems to protect the blades.

In towers and foundations: BASF concretes and admixtures provide special grouts with the requisite strength for the connection between the tower and base to support turbines that can weather any storm. The larger turbines become, the more crucial this long-lasting connection is.

In gearboxes: Our hydraulic fluids (ProEco®) and gear lubricants (Emgard®) shield against wear and pitting, and consist of 50% renewable raw materials. They are more economical because they last longer than traditional petroleum-based products.

For repairs: All of BASF’s contributions aid in ensuring the long and effective life of wind turbines, reducing the need for maintenance and shutdowns. When repairs to coatings are needed, our all-in-one RELEST® Wind RepKit makes the job easier, quicker and cheaper to achieve onsite, even when turbines are located at sea.

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Wind turbines have to run efficiently and safely under harsh conditions for lengthy periods of time, withstanding the sun, rain, hail, snow, and of course, wind. BASF products are used from the base to blades of turbines to help achieve this.

150 years Solar energy

BASF heat storage systems use sodium nitrate to effectively store solar energy and allow it to be used when needed – so power supplies do not run short when there is no sunlight.

Oppanol® is used in special sealant formulations to protect the active components of solar panels, helping them to last longer.

BASF’s Basotect® is a flexible foam made from melamine resin. It offers long-term temperature stability and low thermal conductivity. As it contains no mineral fiber it is easy to handle.

BASF’s plastic Ultramid® is used in mounting systems for solar installations.

Our portfolio of heat and light stabilizers and UV filters make sure that the plastics used to house solar installations are able to stand up to long outdoor exposure.

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Solar energy products need to work better and be available more cheaply in order to compete with traditional energy sources. BASF is helping to make this happen with innovations that are applied in homes, offices and power plants.

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