BASF SE

Common Name

BASF

Country

Germany

Sector

Basic Materials

Industry

Chemicals

Employees

110,709

Ticker

BAS

Exchange

XETRA

Website

www.basf.com

Description

BASF SE is a leading chemical company known for its extensive product portfolio and global reach. As a core player in the chemical industry, BASF SE manufactures a wide range of chemical products, whi... Show more

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BASF's EU Taxonomy Data Preview

In 2024, BASF was subject to the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)'s requirements, which mandated the company to publish EU Taxonomy disclosures.

The company reported the eligibility and alignment of Turnover, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) and Operating Expenditure (OPEX) with the EU Taxonomy, helping assess the extent to which its business activities align with Europe's environmental sustainability goals.

BASF has also provided an activity-level breakdown of its EU Taxonomy disclosures. This granular reporting enhances transparency around which economic activities of BASF are considered environmentally sustainable and contribute to at least one of the six environmental objectives defined under the EU Taxonomy framework.

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Metric (tonnes)	2025	2024	2023	2022 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover Portion of total company turnover generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Turnover Total turnover of the company associated with activities considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy, regardless of whether they meet alignment criteria.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Turnover Total turnover of the company associated with activities that are not listed as eligible under the EU Taxonomy.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Activity Level Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover (3 activities)
3.14 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of organic basic chemicals 3.14 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of organic basic chemicals	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
3.4 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of batteries 3.4 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of batteries	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings 3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000

Metric (tonnes)	2025	2024	2023	2022 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex Portion of total company OPEX generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Opex Total OPEX of the company associated with activities considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy, regardless of whether they meet alignment criteria.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Opex Total OPEX of the company associated with activities that are not listed as eligible under the EU Taxonomy.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Activity Level Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex (5 activities)
3.12 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of soda ash 3.12 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of soda ash	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
3.14 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of organic basic chemicals 3.14 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of organic basic chemicals	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
3.17 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of plastics in primary form 3.17 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of plastics in primary form	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
3.4 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of batteries 3.4 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of batteries	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings 3.5 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of energy efficiency equipment for buildings	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000

Metric (tonnes)	2025	2024	2023	2022 - 2017
Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex Portion of total company CAPEX generated from economic activities that are eligible under the EU Taxonomy and meet all alignment requirements, including substantial contribution, Do No Significant Harm (DNSH), and minimum safeguards.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Eligible A Capex Total CAPEX of the company associated with activities considered eligible under the EU Taxonomy, regardless of whether they meet alignment criteria.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Total Taxonomy Non-Eligible B Capex Total CAPEX of the company associated with activities that are not listed as eligible under the EU Taxonomy.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
Activity Level Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex (5 activities)
3.10 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of hydrogen 3.10 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of hydrogen	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
3.12 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of soda ash 3.12 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of soda ash	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
3.14 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of organic basic chemicals 3.14 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of organic basic chemicals	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000
3.17 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of plastics in primary form 3.17 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of plastics in primary form	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Data available for purchase 0000000
3.4 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of batteries 3.4 CCM/CCA - Manufacture of batteries	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^a	Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. ^b	Data available for purchase 0000000

Verified Sources Behind BASF’s EU Taxonomy Data

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a. BASF's Annual Report 2024

b. BASF's Integrated Report 2023

c. BASF's Integrated Report 2022

Insights into BASF's Revenues from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, BASF reported EU Taxonomy-eligible revenues of EUR 8.42 billion, representing 12.9% of its total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 753.00 million of BASF's revenues was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 1.2% of the revenue-generating activities undertaken by the company substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).^a

BASF's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover

Have BASF's revenues become more sustainable over time?

Since 2022, BASF's taxonomy-aligned revenues increased by 200%,reflecting a sustained upward trend in environmentally sustainable revenue generation.^{a, c}

Compared to the previous year (2023), BASF's taxonomy-aligned revenues decreased by 25%, suggesting that BASF may have deprioritized sustainable activities, shifted focus away from green offerings, or reduced transparency in its EU Taxonomy reporting.^{a, b}

How much of BASF's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, BASF reported that EUR 8.42 billion of its revenue was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 12.9% of the company's total turnover. Of this amount, EUR 753.00 million (1.2% of total revenue) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 11.7% of BASF's revenue is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these activities did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards.^a

How much of BASF's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, BASF reported that EUR 753.00 million of its revenue was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 1.2% of its total turnover.^a

This low alignment highlights either a limited focus on green activities or early-stage adoption of sustainability frameworks, underscoring opportunities for further alignment with EU climate objectives.

BASF's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

BASF's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Turnover
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Turnover

How is BASF's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, BASF reported that its taxonomy-aligned revenue was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives^a:

Climate Change Mitigation: 1.2%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much revenue does BASF earn from selling climate-related solutions ?

In 2024, BASF reported that EUR 783.12 million of its total revenue was associated with activities contributing to the EU taxonomy climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This accounted for 1.2% of the company's total revenue,indicating that BASFhas limited exposureon solutions that support climate action through its commercial activities.^a

Insights into BASF's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, BASF reported EU Taxonomy-eligible CAPEX of EUR 1.66 billion,representing 25% of its total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 244.00 million of BASF's CAPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 3.7% of the company's investments were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).^a

BASF's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex

Have BASF's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?

Since 2022, BASF's taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX)increased by 640%,pointing to a long-term shift toward greater investment in environmentally sustainable activities recognized under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, c}

Compared to the previous year (2023), BASF's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX decreased by 28.85%,suggesting that BASF may have scaled back investments in sustainable projects, reprioritized its capital deployment, or reduced transparency in its taxonomy-aligned disclosures.^{a, b}

How much of BASF's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, BASF reported that EUR 1.66 billion of its capital expenditure (CAPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 25% of the company's total CAPEX. Of this amount, EUR 244.00 million (3.7% of total CAPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 21.4% of BASF's CAPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these investments either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).^a

How much of BASF's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, BASF reported that EUR 244.00 million of its CAPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 3.7% of its total capital investment.^a

This low alignment reflects that BASF is beginning to transition its capital allocation toward greener investments, but still retains substantial opportunities for further alignment with sustainability goals.

BASF's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

BASF's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Capex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Capex

How is BASF's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, BASF reported that its taxonomy-aligned capital expenditure (CAPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives^a:

Climate Change Mitigation: 3.7%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much BASF is investing in climate-related solutions?

In 2024, BASF allocated EUR 245.61 million of its CAPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 3.7% of the company's total capital expenditure,indicating that BASFhas only marginally directed its capital expenditure toward climate-related activities, suggesting limited alignment with climate objectives.^a

Insights into BASF's OPEX from Sustainable Activities

In 2024, BASF reported EU Taxonomy-eligible OPEX of EUR 621.00 million,representing 13.5% of its total operating expenses (OPEX). Of this amount, EUR 79.00 million of BASF's OPEX was classified as EU Taxonomy-aligned, indicating that 1.7% of the company's operating expenses were directed toward economic activities that substantially contribute to one or more of the six environmental objectives, meet the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) criteria, and comply with the Minimum Social Safeguards (MSS).^a

BASF's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex

Have BASF's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?

Since 2022, BASF's taxonomy-aligned operating expenditure (OPEX)increased by 88.89%,pointing to a long-term trend of increased spending on environmentally sustainable operations and services recognized under the EU Taxonomy.^{a, c}

Compared to the previous year (2023), BASF's taxonomy-aligned OPEX decreased by 5.56%, suggesting that BASF may have reduced spending on environmentally sustainable activities, adjusted its operational priorities, or decreased the scope of its taxonomy-related disclosures.^{a, b}

How much of BASF's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, BASF reported that EUR 621.00 million of its operational expenditure (OPEX) was eligible under the EU Taxonomy, representing 13.5% of the company's total OPEX. Of this amount, EUR 79.00 million (1.7% of total OPEX) was classified as Taxonomy-aligned. This means that 11.7% of BASF's OPEX is eligible but not aligned, indicating that these expenditures either did not meet the technical screening criteria, failed to comply with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) requirements, or lacked evidence of meeting the Minimum Safeguards (MSS).^a

How much of BASF's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

In 2024, BASF reported that EUR 79.00 million of its OPEX was aligned under the EU Taxonomy, representing 1.7% of its total operational expenditure.^a

This low alignment reflects limited operational focus on green activities, suggesting that sustainability considerations have yet to be fully integrated into core operating processes.

BASF's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

BASF's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

Total Taxonomy Aligned A1 Opex
Total Taxonomy Eligible but Not Aligned A2 Opex

How is BASF's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

In 2024, BASF reported that its taxonomy-aligned operational expenditure (OPEX) was distributed across the following EU environmental objectives^a:

Climate Change Mitigation: 1.7%
Climate Change Adaptation: 0%
Sustainable Use and Protection of Water and Marine Resources: 0%
Transition to a Circular Economy: 0%
Pollution Prevention and Control: 0%
Protection and restoration of biodiversity and ecosystems: 0%

How much of BASF's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?

In 2024, BASF allocated EUR 78.52 million of its OPEX to activities contributing to the EU Taxonomy's climate-related objectives (Climate Change Mitigation and Climate Change Adaptation). This represented 1.7% of the company's total OPEX,indicating that BASFhas only a limited share of operational expenditure aligned with climate goals, signaling early-stage or minimal integration of climate objectives into its routine activities.^a

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BASF's EU Taxonomy Data Preview

Verified Sources Behind BASF’s EU Taxonomy Data

Insights into BASF's Revenues from Sustainable Activities

BASF's Taxonomy-Eligible Turnover Over Time

Have BASF's revenues become more sustainable over time?

How much of BASF's revenue is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

How much of BASF's eligible revenue is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

BASF's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

BASF's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is BASF's taxonomy-aligned revenue distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

How much revenue does BASF earn from selling climate-related solutions ?

Insights into BASF's CAPEX from Sustainable Activities

BASF's Taxonomy-Eligible Capex Over Time

Have BASF's increased its investment in sustainable activities over time?

How much of BASF's capital expenditure (CAPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

How much of BASF's eligible CAPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

BASF's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

BASF's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is BASF's taxonomy-aligned CAPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

How much BASF is investing in climate-related solutions?

Insights into BASF's OPEX from Sustainable Activities

BASF's Taxonomy-Eligible Opex Over Time

Have BASF's increased its spending in sustainable activities over time?

How much of BASF's operational expenditure (OPEX) is eligible under the EU Taxonomy?

How much of BASF's eligible OPEX is aligned with the EU Taxonomy?

BASF's Eligibility & Alignment Overview

BASF's Contribution to Environmental Objectives

How is BASF's taxonomy-aligned OPEX distributed across the EU environmental objectives?

How much of BASF's operational budget supports climate-related solutions?

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