About BASF
BASF is a global leader in the chemical industry, headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, and founded in 1865. As one of the largest chemical producers worldwide, it operates across various sectors, including chemicals, plastics, performance materials, agricultural solutions, and specialty products.
BASF is dedicated to innovation and sustainability, developing solutions that are safe and sustainable by design to address challenges including climate change, food security, and resource efficiency. The company invests significantly in research and development, advancing new technologies and processes to enhance productivity and environmental performance. With an extensive network of production facilities and research centers across multiple continents, BASF effectively serves a diverse range of industries and customers, contributing to a sustainable future.
BASF’s role in PLANETS
BASF plays a vital role in WP2, utilizing methodologies and tools to assess safe and sustainable substitutions. Leading Task 2.2, BASF integrates industrial design principles among partners. In WP4, BASF will communicate WP2 decisions to support the development of flame retardant alternatives for PolyFR and TCPP in PU, XPE, and EPS, focusing on Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design (SSbD) principles. This involves in-chemico NAMs and life-cycle assessments. BASF also provides innovative Flame Retardants via a subcontractor for assessment. In WP6 and WP9, BASF collaborates with industry associations, Cefic, WBCSD, and JRC for effective SSbD guidance.
