The company stated that this shift reflects a broader transformation in production processes to reduce product carbon footprints (PCFs) across the amines business. By leveraging renewable electricity credits and optimizing operations, BASF expects to lower annual CO2 equivalents by about 25,000 tons compared with 2024. This translates into an average reduction of approximately 4.5% in PCFs across the amines portfolio.
Kevin Anderson, BASF Vice President, Business Management – Amines & Specialty Intermediates, Americas, remarked: “This is a transformation in how we think about carbon dioxide emissions in our value chain. Our customers can now benefit from lower Scope 3 emissions without any disruption to their operations.”
The transition also represents a milestone in the Intermediates Division’s contribution to BASF’s corporate climate goals, which include reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% by 2030 compared with 2018. Alongside this, BASF emphasized that the move enhances customer opportunities to align with their own sustainability targets.
Mike Sowinski, Head of Sales, BASF Intermediates Americas, added: “By investing in renewable electricity, we empower our customers to advance on their sustainability path. We’re committed to developing innovative solutions that align with their environmental goals. We look forward to collaborating with our customers to further reduce their product carbon footprints.”
BASF has one of the broadest amines portfolios in the industry, with around 300 different products. These versatile intermediates are used in manufacturing pharmaceuticals, crop protection products, process chemicals, detergents, and cosmetics. They also play key roles in producing coatings, composites, special plastics, and high-performance fibers.
The company’s strategy highlights a growing global trend of integrating renewable energy into industrial production to address both environmental and market demands. The shift at Geismar illustrates how BASF aims to balance sustainability targets with secure supply chains and product performance. By scaling renewable power usage across multiple regions, BASF reinforces its position as a supplier capable of providing lower-carbon solutions while maintaining consistency across its global operations.
This development positions BASF’s amines portfolio to contribute more effectively to value chains that require sustainable intermediates, ensuring the products continue to support diverse sectors while reflecting measurable environmental improvements.
