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BASF Summary

 

Company Description
BASF Corporation is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany which is a leading chemical company involved in a range of products from chemicals, plastics and performance products to agricultural products, fine chemicals and oil and gas. Through its products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays a role in finding answers to global challenges, such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF Corporation is headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey.

CEO of BASF Corporation: Dr. Kurt Bock; Revenues: $67.78 Billion; Employees: 109,589 

Climate Change Targets
The Company achieved its most recent target 10 years early.  BASF Corporation reduced its GHG emissions per metric ton of sales product by 28.9% compared with 2002 (goal: -25% until 2020). It is currently developing a new GHG reduction goal.

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Relevant Links: BASF Corporation Web Site, BASF SE Web Site, BASF Sustainable Development Web Site, BASF 2010 Sustainability Report