GRI and Global Compact Index
Specific standard disclosures
Global Compact Principals |
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Specific Standard Disclosures |
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Energy and climate protection |
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7, 8, 9 |
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Disclosures on management approach |
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Description Why the Aspect is Material |
Energy and climate protection: Introduction; Strategy; |
103 |
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Policies |
Responsible Care Management System: Strategy |
96 |
Global guidelines for energy management are part of our Responsible Care Management System. |
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Commitments |
103 |
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Goals and Targets |
104 |
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Responsibilities |
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The Climate Protection Officer is the leader of the competence center for Environment, Health, Safety and Security and member of the Corporate Sustainability Board. The officer coordinates all of BASF’s activities in terms of climate protection: from reducing emissions along the entire value chain, to further developing the climate protection product portfolio. The officer is also responsible for involving the operating divisions and connecting with research. This approach emphasizes the importance of climate protection as part of BASF’s sustainability strategy. Both aspects (reduction of emissions and further development of the climate protection product portfolio) are embedded in the target agreements where they are control-related. |
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Resources |
103 |
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Specific Actions |
Energy and climate protection: Strategy; |
103 |
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Mechanisms for Evaluation |
Energy and climate protection: Strategy; |
103 |
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Results of Evaluation |
103 |
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7 |
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EC2 |
Financial implications and other risks and opportunities for the organization’s activities due to climate change |
103 |
We comprehensively report on the results in the climate protection questionnaire of the CDP. |
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7, 8 |
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EN1 |
Materials used by weight or volume |
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94 |
Due to our diverse procurement portfolio, such a key figure (weight or volume) does not represent control-related information. |
7, 8 |
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EN3 |
Energy consumption within the organization |
Energy and climate protection: Graphic: Energy supply of the BASF Group 2016 |
105 |
Each site around the globe reports on environmental protection, safety, security and health protection in accordance with the reporting requirements defined in the Responsible Care Management System. Sold energy is included in the energy balance; a separate indication is not considered necessary. |
8 |
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EN4 |
Energy consumption outside of the organization |
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Scope 3 is explained based on the carbon footprint, which includes the total energy used. |
8 |
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EN5 |
Energy intensity |
106 |
See EN3 – Calculation of energy efficiency |
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8, 9 |
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EN6 |
Reduction of energy consumption |
Energy and climate protection: Global goals; |
104 |
See EN3 – Calculation of energy efficiency The year 2002 was selected as the baseline for the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions; since then, complete global information regarding this topic has been provided. |
8, 9 |
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EN7 |
Reductions in energy requirements of products and services |
106 |
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7, 8 |
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EN15 |
Direct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 1) |
104 |
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7, 8 |
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EN16 |
Energy indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 2) |
104 |
The BASF Report shows Scope 2 emissions according to the location-based approach. In 2016, Scope 2 emissions according to the market-based approach were 4.506 million metric tons of CO2. |
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7, 8 |
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EN17 |
Other indirect greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Scope 3) |
Energy and climate protection: Graphic: Greenhouse gas emissions along the BASF value chain in 2016 |
106 |
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8 |
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EN18 |
Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions intensity |
Energy and climate protection: Graphic: Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions per metric ton of sales product in BASF operations excluding Oil & Gas |
103 |
We report on the types of GHG emissions, which were included in the emissions intensity (Scope 1 + Scope 2). |
8, 9 |
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EN19 |
Reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions |
Energy and climate protection: Global goals; |
104 |
We report on the types of GHG emissions, which were included in the emissions intensity (Scope 1 + Scope 2). |
8 |
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EN30 |
Significant environmental impacts of transporting products and other goods and materials for the organization’s operations, and transporting members of the workforce |
Transportation and storage: Transportation incidents |
97 |
For example, the intermodal transport terminal at the Ludwigshafen site prevented around 130,000 metric tons of carbon emissions in 2016. |
7, 8, 9 |
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EN31 |
Total environmental protection expenditures and investments by type |
96 |
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8 |
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EN34 |
Number of grievances about environmental impacts filed, addressed, and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms |
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Through our SPIDER network, concerned residents can ask questions or raise complaints around the clock. These are mostly not attributable to BASF and can therefore not be statistically collected in a useful manner. |
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Water |
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7, 8, 9 |
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Disclosures on management approach |
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Description Why the Aspect is Material |
107 |
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Policies |
96 |
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Commitments |
107 |
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Goals and Targets |
107 |
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Responsibilities |
96 |
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Resources |
96 |
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Specific Actions |
107 |
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Mechanisms for Evaluation |
107 |
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Results of Evaluation |
107 |
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7, 8 |
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EN8 |
Total water withdrawal by source |
108 |
Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System. |
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8 |
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EN9 |
Water sources significantly affected by withdrawal of water |
107 |
The EWS standard comprises, for example, the review of the production sites’ impact on surrounding areas to protect biodiversity. |
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8 |
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EN10 |
Percentage and total volume of water recycled and reused |
108 |
Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System. |
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8 |
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EN22 |
Total water discharge by quality and destination |
Responsible Care Management System: Strategy |
96 |
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8 |
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EN26 |
Identity, size, protected status, and biodiversity value of water bodies and related habitats significantly affected by the organization’s discharges of water and runoff |
107 |
At sites that have implemented sustainable water management according to the EWS standard, no significant impact on biodiversity has been identified. |
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7, 8, 9 |
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EN31 |
Total environmental protection expenditures and investments by type |
96 |
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8 |
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EN34 |
Number of grievances about environmental impacts filed, addressed, and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms |
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Through our SPIDER network, concerned residents can ask questions or raise complaints around the clock. These are mostly not attributable to BASF and can therefore not be statistically collected in a useful manner. |
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Resources and ecosystems |
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1, 7, 8, 9 |
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Disclosures on management approach |
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Description Why the Aspect is Material |
The BASF Group: Verbund |
20 |
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Policies |
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Global guidelines for the approval and procurement of raw materials, technical goods and services as well as logistics solutions ensure conformity with the law. |
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Commitments |
94 |
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Goals and Targets |
94 |
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Responsibilities |
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The Procurement unit supports BASF’s business units in developing sustainable solutions so they can stand out from the competition in addressing market-specific requirements. |
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Resources |
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The Procurement unit supports BASF’s business units in developing sustainable solutions so they can stand out from the competition in addressing market-specific requirements. |
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Specific Actions |
Sustainability management: Creating value |
30 |
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Mechanisms for Evaluation |
92 |
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Results of Evaluation |
95 |
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7, 8 |
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EN1 |
Materials used by weight or volume |
94 |
Due to our diverse procurement portfolio, such a key figure (weight or volume) does not represent control-related information. |
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8 |
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EN2 |
Percentage of materials used that are recycled input materials |
94 |
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8 |
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EN11 |
Owned or leased sites that are operated in or bordering on protected areas and areas with a high value of biodiversity outside of protected areas |
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In the past years, BASF has analyzed data about sites in or bordering on protected areas as well as possible major impact on the protected areas annually. The results showed that no further evaluations are necessary since no relevant impact was identified. In case of changes in the site portfolio, e.g., due to investments or acquisitions, we audit the respective impact as part of the standardized evaluation process. |
8 |
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EN12 |
Description of severe impact on legal capacity, products and services for biodiversity in protected areas and areas with a high value of biodiversity outside of protected areas |
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In the past years, BASF has analyzed data about sites in or bordering on protected areas as well as possible major impact on the protected areas annually. The results showed that no further evaluations are necessary since no relevant impact was identified. In case of changes in the site portfolio, e.g., due to investments or acquisitions, we audit the respective impact as part of the standardized evaluation process. |
8 |
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EN13 |
Protected or renatured habitat |
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In the past years, BASF has analyzed data about sites in or bordering on protected areas as well as possible major impact on the protected areas annually. The results showed that no further evaluations are necessary since no relevant impact was identified. In case of changes in the site portfolio, e.g., due to investments or acquisitions, we audit the respective impact as part of the standardized evaluation process. |
8 |
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EN14 |
Total number of threatened species on the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) and on national lists of protected species whose habitat is in areas that are influenced by the organization’s business activities as per category of threat |
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In the past years, BASF has analyzed data about sites in or bordering on protected areas as well as possible major impact on the protected areas annually. The results showed that no further evaluations are necessary since no relevant impact was identified. In case of changes in the site portfolio, e.g., due to investments or acquisitions, we audit the respective impact as part of the standardized evaluation process. |
7, 8, 9 |
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EN31 |
Total environmental protection expenditures and investments by type |
96 |
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8 |
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EN34 |
Number of grievances about environmental impacts filed, addressed, and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms |
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Through our SPIDER network, concerned residents can ask questions or raise complaints around the clock. These are mostly not attributable to BASF and can therefore not be statistically collected in a useful manner. |
1 |
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SO2 |
Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities |
95 |
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Responsible production |
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1, 7, 8, 9 |
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Disclosures on management approach |
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Description Why the Aspect is Material |
Responsible Care Management System: Strategy |
96 |
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Policies |
Responsible Care Management System: Strategy; Audits |
96 |
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Commitments |
96 |
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Goals and Targets |
98 |
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Responsibilities |
Responsible Care Management System: Strategy |
96 |
Mandatory goals in terms of occupational safety are integrated into the target agreements for employees worldwide with disciplinary responsibility. |
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Resources |
96 |
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Specific Actions |
Production: Occupational safety; |
98 |
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Mechanisms for Evaluation |
Production: Health protection; Process safety; |
99 |
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Results of Evaluation |
Responsible Care Management System: Audits |
96 |
A result of the audits is, for example, the necessity of implementing new guidelines and processes in the near future. The five elements of HPI are part of the Responsible Care reporting and medical audits of our BASF sites. We audit compliance with the Occupational Medicine & Health Protection directive and requirements on specific topics. The conduct of the audits involves determining the status quo, preparing appropriate recommendations (if necessary) and advising sites on how this can be achieved. |
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EC8 |
Significant indirect economic impacts, including the extent of impacts |
30 |
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7, 8 |
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EN20 |
Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) |
109 |
The calculation is made according to the substances described in the reporting requirements (based on the Montreal Protocol). |
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7, 8 |
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EN21 |
NOx, SOx, and other significant air emissions |
109 |
The calculation is made according to the methods described in the reporting requirements and includes CO, NOx, SOx, NMVOCs, PM, NH3 and other inorganic substances. |
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8 |
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EN22 |
Total water discharge by quality and destination |
108 |
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8 |
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EN23 |
Total weight of waste by type and disposal method |
Air and soil: Strategy; |
109 |
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8 |
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EN24 |
Total number and volume of significant spills |
Transportation and storage: Transportation incidents |
97 |
In 2016, we recorded two transportation incidents with product spillage in excess of 200 kilograms of dangerous goods outside the perimeters of BASF sites. None of these transportation incidents resulted in a substantial impact on the environment. Emissions incidents from production are recorded and included in the KPI on Process Safety Incidents in the “Production” chapter. In 2016, there were no significant substance leaks. |
8 |
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EN25 |
Weight of transported, imported, exported, or treated waste deemed hazardous under the terms of the Basel Convention Annex I, II, III, and VIII, and percentage of transported waste shipped internationally |
110 |
We provide for proper waste disposal. Either we dispose of hazardous waste ourselves or hire external service providers. We regularly audit these service providers; this is why we do not report on this indicator. |
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8 |
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EN29 |
Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations |
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Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. |
7, 8, 9 |
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EN31 |
Total environmental protection expenditures and investments by type |
96 |
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8 |
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EN34 |
Number of grievances about environmental impacts filed, addressed, and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms |
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Through our SPIDER network, concerned residents can ask questions or raise complaints around the clock. These are mostly not attributable to BASF and can therefore not be statistically collected in a useful manner. |
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LA6 |
Type of injury and rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days, and absenteeism, and total number of work-related fatalities, by region and by gender |
98 |
Lost working days and the absence rate are not control-related parameters for us to evaluate the occupational safety performance since these parameters can only be partially influenced by BASF due to, for example, regional laws. We do not differentiate between individual employee categories (e.g., gender) due to reasons of non-discrimination. |
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LA7 |
Workers with high incidence or high risk of diseases related to their occupation |
102 |
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1 |
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HR7 |
Percentage of security personnel trained in the organization’s human rights policies or procedures that are relevant to operations |
100 |
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1 |
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SO1 |
Percentage of operations with implemented local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs |
Sustainability management: Engaging stakeholders |
30 |
In 2016, we developed new, globally applicable requirements for community advisory panels at our sites. |
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Products and solutions |
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7, 8, 9 |
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Disclosures on management approach |
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Description Why the Aspect is Material |
Sustainability management: Creating value |
30 |
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Policies |
Sustainability management: Creating value |
30 |
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Commitments |
101 |
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Goals and Targets |
101 |
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Responsibilities |
96 |
The responsibilities for our product stewardship and product portfolio evaluation are defined in both centralized and decentralized ways. |
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Resources |
102 |
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Specific Actions |
Product stewardship: Strategy; REACH and other legal requirements; |
101 |
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Mechanisms for Evaluation |
Product stewardship: Strategy; Global goal; |
101 |
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Results of Evaluation |
30 |
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EC8 |
Significant indirect economic impacts, including the extent of impacts |
30 |
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7, 8, 9 |
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EN27 |
Extent of impact mitigation of environmental impacts of products and services |
30 |
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8 |
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EN28 |
Percentage of products sold and their packaging materials that are reclaimed by category |
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Due to BASF’s product portfolio, this indicator is not relevant since most of the products are sold as bulk products. The respective legal regulations are applicable for the packages used. In addition to the dual system for the return of packages from domestic goods, in Germany, for example, the return and recycling of industrial or commercial packages through return companies is organized specifically for the individual fraction of the packaging materials (plastics, steel, etc.). We want to offer our customers efficient disposing methods, which are professionally and responsibly performed, for all packages used. This is why we inform, for example, about the companies that are available for returning and recycling industrial packages. |
7 |
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PR1 |
Percentage of significant product and service categories for which health and safety impacts are assessed for improvement |
Sustainability management: Creating value |
30 |
As a producing company, we focus on the evaluation of our products (the entire portfolio has been evaluated here). Services are not relevant for a producing company. |
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PR2 |
Total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services during their life cycle, by type of outcomes |
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Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. |
7 |
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PR3 |
Type of product and service information required by the organization’s procedures for product and service information and labeling, and percentage of significant product and service categories subject to such information requirements |
101 |
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PR4 |
Total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning product and service information and labeling, by type of outcomes |
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Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. |
7 |
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PR6 |
Sale of banned or disputed products |
30 |
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PR7 |
Total number of incidents of non-compliance with regulations and voluntary codes concerning marketing communications, including advertising, promotion, and sponsorship, by type of outcomes |
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The indicator is not material since BASF mainly does business in the B2B field. Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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PR8 |
Total number of substantiated complaints regarding breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data |
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The indicator is not material since BASF mainly does business in the B2B field. Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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PR9 |
Monetary value of significant fines for non-compliance with laws and regulations concerning the provision and use of products and services |
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Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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Partnerships |
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 |
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Disclosures on management approach |
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Description Why the Aspect is Material |
30 |
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Policies |
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Our actions are based on our global Code of Conduct. The Responsible Partnering aspect is managed by different units depending on the stakeholder group. This involves corresponding guidelines (e.g., for the dialog between employee and employer representatives) and is clearly defined responsibilities and resources. |
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Commitments |
30 |
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Goals and Targets |
Strategy: Our strategic principles |
22 |
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Responsibilities |
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The Responsible Partnering aspect is managed by different units depending on the stakeholder group. This involves corresponding guidelines (e.g., for the dialog between employee and employer representatives) and is clearly defined responsibilities and resources. |
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Resources |
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The Responsible Partnering aspect is managed by different units depending on the stakeholder group. This involves corresponding guidelines (e.g., for the dialog between employee and employer representatives) and is clearly defined responsibilities and resources. |
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Specific Actions |
30 |
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Mechanisms for Evaluation |
30 |
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Results of Evaluation |
30 |
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EC1 |
Direct economic value generated and distributed |
Cover |
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EC4 |
Financial assistance received from government |
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In 2016, BASF did not receive any government grants. No public sectors hold any major shares in BASF. BASF is involved in future research projects that are also supported by the government. |
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EC7 |
Development and impact of infrastructure investments and services supported |
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Cover |
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EC9 |
Proportion of spending on local suppliers at significant locations of operation |
92 |
There are no specific guidelines for local procurement for BASF: In order to ensure local supply security, raw materials must be purchased where they are available around the globe. Local providers for technical goods and services have competitive advantages due to their location. “Local” means that we purchase from suppliers that are located in the same region as the procuring Group company (as per BASF definition). |
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8 |
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EN32 |
Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria |
Suppliers: What we expect from our suppliers; Evaluating our suppliers |
92 |
In 2016, we surveyed around 2,100 new suppliers for raw materials, technical goods and services on the topics of environmental protection, compliance with human rights, labor and social standards as well as antidiscrimination and anticorruption in Asia and South America. This represents around 30% of our new suppliers in the regions Asia and South America. |
8 |
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EN33 |
Significant actual and potential negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken |
Suppliers: What we expect from our suppliers; Evaluating our suppliers |
92 |
Due to severe deficiencies in the areas of environmental protection, safety, security and health protection, two business relations with suppliers were terminated. 395 suppliers were asked for improvements in these areas, representing around 60% of all suppliers audited in 2016. |
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LA14 |
Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using labor practices criteria |
92 |
In 2016, we surveyed around 2,100 new suppliers for raw materials, technical goods and services on the topics of environmental protection, compliance with human rights, labor and social standards as well as antidiscrimination and anticorruption in Asia and South America. This represents around 30% of our new suppliers in the regions Asia and South America. |
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LA15 |
Significant actual and potential negative impacts for labor practices in the supply chain and actions taken |
92 |
Due to severe deficiencies in the areas of environmental protection, safety, security and health protection, two business relations with suppliers were terminated. 395 suppliers were asked for improvements in these areas, representing around 60% of all suppliers audited in 2016. |
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HR1 |
Total number and percentage of significant investment agreements and contracts that include human rights clauses or that underwent human rights screening |
29 |
The consideration of all three dimensions of sustainability is integrated into our standard processes for evaluating investment decisions in property, plant and equipment as well as in financial assets. Therefore, human rights aspects are also reviewed for all significant investment decisions. |
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HR2 |
Total hours of employee training on human rights policies or procedures concerning aspects of human rights that are relevant to operations, including the percentage of employees trained |
134 |
All employees are instructed on the contents of our Code of Conduct upon joining the company. They are obligated to attend refresher training every three years. |
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3 |
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HR4 |
Operations and suppliers identified in which the right to exercise freedom of association and collective bargaining may be violated or at significant risk, and measures taken to support these rights |
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For two of the suppliers audited in 2016, we identified deficiencies in the areas of freedom of association and collective bargaining. Due to the revision of the management process in the area of compliance with International Labor and Social Standards requirements, we are currently in a transition phase in which the old management system no longer exists and the new one has not yet been fully implemented. Analysis of the findings of a risk-based country questionnaire as well as a review of the proposed adjustment measures – based on a risk key – is planned for 2017. (In a deviation from the scope of consolidation outlined in the annual report, these figures do not reflect the newly acquired Chemetall businesses.) |
5 |
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HR5 |
Operations and suppliers identified as having significant risk for incidents of child labor, and measures taken to contribute to the effective abolition of child labor |
93 |
Due to the revision of the management process in the area of compliance with International Labor and Social Standards requirements, we are currently in a transition phase in which the old management system no longer exists and the new one has not yet been fully implemented. Analysis of the findings of a risk-based country questionnaire as well as a review of the proposed adjustment measures – based on a risk key – is planned for 2017. (In a deviation from the scope of consolidation outlined in the annual report, these figures do not reflect the newly acquired Chemetall businesses.) |
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4 |
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HR6 |
Operations and suppliers identified as having significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor, and measures to contribute to the elimination of all forms of forced or compulsory labor |
93 |
Due to the revision of the management process in the area of compliance with International Labor and Social Standards requirements, we are currently in a transition phase in which the old management system no longer exists and the new one has not yet been fully implemented. Analysis of the findings of a risk-based country questionnaire as well as a review of the proposed adjustment measures – based on a risk key – is planned for 2017. (In a deviation from the scope of consolidation outlined in the annual report, these figures do not reflect the newly acquired Chemetall businesses.) |
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1 |
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HR8 |
Total number of incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples and actions taken |
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No (potential) violation of rights of indigenous communities was identified, neither through our internal complaint mechanisms nor as part of our risk evaluations for investment decisions. |
2 |
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HR10 |
Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using human rights criteria |
Suppliers: What we expect from our suppliers; Evaluating our suppliers |
92 |
In 2016, we surveyed around 2,100 new suppliers for raw materials, technical goods and services on the topics of environmental protection, compliance with human rights, labor and social standards as well as antidiscrimination and anticorruption in Asia and South America. This represents around 30% of our new suppliers in the regions Asia and South America. |
2 |
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HR11 |
Significant actual and potential negative human rights impacts in the supply chain and actions taken |
92 |
No supplier relations were terminated due to reasons of human rights. 315 suppliers were asked for improvements in these areas, representing around 48% of all suppliers audited in 2016. |
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1 |
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SO1 |
Percentage of operations with implemented local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs |
Sustainability management: Engaging stakeholders |
30 |
We want to establish a systematic dialog with our neighbors at all important sites. For this purpose, we will review our previous procedures and standardize these worldwide. |
10 |
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SO3 |
Total number and percentage of operations assessed for risks related to corruption and the significant risks identified |
135 |
Due to BASF’s matrix structure, the number of the audited business sites is not a control-related indicator. Entire business divisions, which can comprise numerous or only a few sites, are audited as part of our compliance audits. Our corporate audits focus on compliance issues, ensuring compliance worldwide in our business processes. |
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10 |
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SO4 |
Communication and training on anti-corruption policies and procedures |
Compliance: Compliance program and Code of Conduct; Monitoring adherence to compliance principles |
134 |
All employees are instructed on the contents of our Code of Conduct upon joining the company. They are obligated to attend refresher trainings every three years. In addition, all leaders and non-tariff employees confirm their adherence to our Code of Conduct every year. The members of the controlling body are informed about the contents of our code of conduct. The entire Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE is obligated to adhere to our Code of Conduct as per contract. Contractors of BASF are also informed about our requirements. All important business partners, especially our suppliers and sales partners, are informed about our compliance principles and are obligated to their adherence. Based on the global guideline “Business Partner Due Diligence” introduced in 2015, all of our sales partners are audited in regard to compliant behavior. |
10 |
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SO5 |
Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken |
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As of now, no justified cases are known in 2016. |
10 |
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SO6 |
Total value of political contributions by country and recipient/beneficiary |
30 |
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SO7 |
Total number of legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices and their outcomes |
207 |
Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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SO8 |
Monetary value of significant fines and total number of non-monetary sanctions for non-compliance with laws and regulations |
207 |
Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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SO9 |
Percentage of new suppliers that were screened using criteria for impacts on society |
Suppliers: What we expect from our suppliers; Evaluating our suppliers |
92 |
In 2016, we surveyed around 2,100 new suppliers for raw materials, technical goods and services on the topics of environmental protection, compliance with human rights, labor and social standards as well as antidiscrimination and anticorruption in Asia and South America. This represents around 30% of our new suppliers in the regions Asia and South America. |
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SO10 |
Significant actual and potential negative impacts on society in the supply chain and actions taken |
92 |
Due to severe deficiencies in the areas of environmental protection, safety, security and health protection, two business relations with suppliers were terminated. 395 suppliers were asked for improvements in these areas, representing around 60% of all suppliers audited in 2016. We identified restrictions on the topics of freedom of association and collective bargaining for two of our suppliers audited. No supplier relations were terminated due to reasons of human rights. 315 suppliers were asked for improvements in these areas, representing around 48% of all suppliers audited in 2016. |
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SO11 |
Number of grievances about impacts on society filed, addressed, and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms |
Sustainability management: Engaging stakeholders |
30 |
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PR5 |
Results of surveys measuring customer satisfaction |
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Due to our diverse customer sectors along with their different demands, there is no uniform customer satisfaction survey for the entire BASF Group. Customer satisfaction data is collected in a decentralized manner. |
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Employment and employability |
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Disclosures on management approach |
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Description Why the Aspect is Material |
40 |
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Policies |
40 |
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Commitments |
41 |
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Goals and Targets |
Goals: Employees |
26 |
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Responsibilities |
43 |
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Resources |
Working at BASF: Vocational training; |
41 |
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Specific Actions |
41 |
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Mechanisms for Evaluation |
44 |
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Results of Evaluation |
44 |
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EC1 |
Direct economic value generated and distributed |
Value added 2016 |
Cover |
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EC3 |
Coverage of the organization’s defined benefit plan obligations |
Working at BASF: BASF Group personnel expenses |
44 |
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6 |
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EC5 |
Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage at significant locations of operation |
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The indicator is not industry-relevant. As an employer in the chemical industry, BASF typically recruits highly qualified employees. Their compensation is based on objective criteria worldwide, especially the employees’ position, their individual performance and BASF’s success. |
6 |
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EC6 |
Proportion of senior management hired from the local community at significant locations of operation |
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BASF as globally operative company strives for further internationalization in the area of the upper management level and wants to recruit across different countries and sites in a more consequent way. |
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EC7 |
Development and impact of infrastructure investments and services supported |
Value added 2016 |
Cover |
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6 |
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LA1 |
Total number and rates of new employee hires and employee turnover by age group, gender and region |
40 |
We report the total number of new hires and the early turnover rate (within the first three years), both by region since these are our internal control-related indicators. New hires depend on qualification and suitability; age is irrelevant. |
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LA2 |
Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees, by significant locations of operation |
44 |
We hire only few temporary employees compared with our total workforce worldwide. All kinds of benefits that we provide in Germany are due to full-time as well as part-time employees. |
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6 |
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LA3 |
Return to work and retention rates after parental leave, by gender |
Working at BASF: Balancing personal and professional life, Graphic |
44 |
At our worldwide largest Verbund site in particular, we provide a wide range of opportunities to combine our employees’ careers with family and personal life (e.g., flexible working hours, part-time employment, “LuMit” and childcare). These are important measures to promote the family role model of women and men. We create the prerequisites for employees to make use of their legal claim of parental leave. More detailed indications are not control-related for us. |
3 |
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LA4 |
Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes, including whether these are specified in collective agreements |
45 |
The basis of our actions is complying with national laws and exceeding this. We also adhere to the applicable periods of notice that are based on national laws or local collective agreements. |
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LA5 |
Percentage of total workforce represented in formal joint management-worker health and safety committees that help monitor and advise on occupational health and safety programs |
96 |
The occupational safety and health protection specifications are agreed on with employee representatives in Ludwigshafen. Guidelines for the global workforce are developed based on these. |
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LA8 |
Health and safety topics covered in formal agreements with trade unions |
96 |
The occupational safety and health protection specifications are agreed on with employee representatives in Ludwigshafen. Guidelines for the global workforce are developed based on these. |
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6 |
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LA9 |
Average hours of training per year per employee by gender, and by employee category |
42 |
The relevant parameters are further training days, not hours. Training needs are determined as part of individual development of the employees, and are not dependent on age or gender. The BASF Group-wide uniform system for further training is applicable for all employees. |
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LA10 |
Programs for skills management and lifelong learning that support the continued employability of employees and assist them in managing career endings |
Working at BASF: Learning and development |
42 |
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6 |
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LA11 |
Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews, by gender and by employee category |
42 |
The BASF Group has a uniform system in place for conducting employee dialogs that applies for all employees, regardless of gender and employee type. (In a deviation from the scope of consolidation outlined in the annual report, these figures do not reflect the newly acquired Chemetall businesses.) |
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6 |
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LA12 |
Composition of governance bodies and breakdown of employees per employee category according to gender, age group, minority group membership, and other indicators of diversity |
Working at BASF: Graphic: BASF Group employee age structure |
42 |
We live inclusion of diversity, so that all employees are part of our team. Therefore, a different indication for minorities is not control-related for us. |
6 |
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LA13 |
Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men by employee category, by significant locations of operation |
44 |
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LA16 |
Number of grievances about labor practices filed, addressed, and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms |
Corporate Governance: Compliance: Monitoring adherence to our Compliance principles |
135 |
35 complaints and tips pertained to general working practices. One was substantiated, 32 were concluded during the reporting period. (In a deviation from the scope of consolidation outlined in the annual report, these figures do not reflect the newly acquired Chemetall businesses.) |
6 |
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HR3 |
Total number of incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken |
Corporate Governance: Compliance: Monitoring adherence to our Compliance principles |
135 |
Number of complaints and tips received on human rights: 149 (concluded in reporting period: 133)
In all substantiated cases, countermeasures were taken on a case-by-case basis according to prevailing legal and internal requirements. (In a deviation from the scope of consolidation outlined in the annual report, these figures do not reflect the newly acquired Chemetall businesses.) |
1 |
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HR9 |
Total number and percentage of operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments |
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Due to the revision of the management process in the area of compliance with International Labor and Social Standards requirements, we are currently in a transition phase in which the old management system no longer exists and the new one has not yet been fully implemented. Analysis of the findings of a risk-based country questionnaire as well as a review of the proposed adjustment measures – based on a risk key – is planned for 2017. (In a deviation from the scope of consolidation outlined in the annual report, these figures do not reflect the newly acquired Chemetall businesses.) |
1 |
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HR12 |
Number of grievances about human rights impacts filed, addressed, and resolved through formal grievance mechanisms |
Corporate Governance: Compliance: Monitoring adherence to our Compliance principles |
135 |
Number of complaints and tips received on human rights: 149 (concluded in reporting period: 133)
In all substantiated cases, countermeasures were taken on a case-by-case basis according to prevailing legal and internal requirements. (In a deviation from the scope of consolidation outlined in the annual report, these figures do not reflect the newly acquired Chemetall businesses.) |