Chemical & Allied Industry Perspective

Sustainability is a 21st century business imperative. The chemicalindustry can supply solutions to the pressing issues our global society faces today and will face in the future. At BASF, "Ensure Sustainable Development" is one of four core principles that guide all business strategies and decisions. BASF's leadership on sustainability is supported by an array of sophisticated tools that help identify societal needs and generate innovative market solutions aimed at improving the quality of life today without jeopardizing the opportunities of future generations. Advances in the area of energy, construction, mobility,health and nutrition have propelled BASF to a leadership role in the chemical industry. It is incumbent upon the chemical industry to clearly demonstrate that, where climate protection and energy management is concerned, we are a part of the solution not a part of the problem. Notions to the contrary are based on a paradigm that is three decades outdated and must be dispelled through continual, demonstrable industry-wide commitment to sustainable practices and products.