About this report

This integrated report documents BASF’s economic, environmental and social performance in 2017. We use examples to illustrate how sustainability contributes to BASF’s long-term success and how we as a company create value for our customers, employees, shareholders, business partners, neighbors and the public.

The content of this paragraph (symbol at the end of the paragraph) or section (symbol below the section) is not part of the statutory audit of the annual financial statements but has undergone a voluntary audit by our auditor.

If the symbol is underlined, it is relevant to the entire section.

This paragraph (symbol at the end of the paragraph) or section (symbol below the section) shows how the ten principles of the U.N. Global Compact are implemented in line with the Blueprint for Corporate Sustainability Leadership.

If the symbol is underlined, it is relevant to the entire section.