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BASF's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, BASF completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
BASF has also provided a category-level breakdown for 13 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into BASF's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofBASF amounted to19,116,000metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of BASFincreased by 1.26%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab
BASF's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BASF's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of BASF were 15,552,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has BASF reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, BASF's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 10.3%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year(2023), BASF's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that BASF's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.ab
What are BASF's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, BASF reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 2,396,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 3,564,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has BASF reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, BASF's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that BASF's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ad
Compared to the previous year(2023), BASF's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that BASF's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab
What methodology does BASF use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, BASF reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
BASF's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into BASF's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, BASF reported 91,650,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of BASF includes a breakdown across 12of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,down from 13 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
BASF's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are BASF's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, BASF reported total Scope 3 emissions of 91,650,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 67.48%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 32.52%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has BASF reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, BASF's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that BASF's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ae
Compared to the previous year (2023), BASF's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that BASF's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does BASF disclose?
In 2024, BASF reported emissions for 12 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of BASF's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to BASF's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 52,340,000 tCOâ‚‚e(57.11%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 24,230,000 tCOâ‚‚e(26.44%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 3,010,000 tCOâ‚‚e(3.28%)
BASF's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into BASF’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, BASF reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 15,552,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 67,911 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 229.01 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
BASF's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does BASF's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, BASF reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 229.01 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 372.33, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does BASF rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, BASF ranked 11 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
BASF is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into BASF's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, BASF reported a total carbon footprint of 110,766,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.99% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.ab
The largest contributor to BASF's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.74% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 14.04%.a