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SDG

Organizational Profile

102-1

Name of the organization

The BASF Group20–23

 

 

 

102-2

Activities, brands, products, and services

The BASF Group20–23
Integration of Sustainability: Steering of product portfolio based on sustainability performance45–46

 

7

 

102-3

Location of headquarters

About This Report: Data6
The BASF Group: Sites and Verbund22

 

 

 

102-4

Location of operations

The BASF Group: Sites and Verbund22

 

 

 

102-5

Ownership and legal form

BASF on the Capital Market: Graphic: Shareholder structure13
The BASF Group: Corporate legal structure23

 

 

 

102-6

Markets served

The BASF Group: Procurement and sales markets23

 

 

 

102-7

Scale of the organization

The BASF Group20–23
Employees: Number of employees144
Consolidated Financial Statements: Statement of Income222

 

 

 

102-8

Information on employees and other workers

Employees: Number of employees144
Graphic: BASF Group employees by region144

At BASF SE, we only deploy relatively few staff from employment agencies (compared with the number of our own employees). We only work together with counterparties that are bound by collective agreements.

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8

102-9

Supply chain

Supplier management: Worldwide procurement113

The procurement competence center supports BASF’s business units in developing sustainable solutions so they can stand out from the competition in addressing market-specific requirements.

 

 

102-10

Significant changes to the organization and its supply chain

The BASF Group: Organization of the BASF Group20–21
Employees: Number of employees144

 

 

 

102-11

Precautionary Principle or approach

Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42
Responsible Care Management System121
Safety: Introduction122
Global safety initiative122
Occupational safety122–123
Process safety123–124
Emergency response, corporate security and cybersecurity125
Product stewardship: Strategy126
Global chemicals regulations126
Transportation and storage: Strategy129
Accident prevention and emergency response129

 

 

 

102-12

External initiatives

Our Strategy: Corporate Strategy: Global standards31
Integration of Sustainability: Stakeholder engagement46–47
Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112
Supplier management: What we expect from our suppliers113–114
Selection and evaluation of our suppliers114
Raw Materials: Mineral raw materials119–120
Energy and climate protection: Strategy130–131
Employees: Global labor and social standards150–151
Compliance: Monitoring adherence to our compliance principles178–179

Overview of networks in which BASF is active: https://www.basf.com/global/en/who-we-are/sustainability/responsible-partnering/networks.html

 

 

102-13

Membership of associations

Safety: Process safety123–124
Transportation and storage: Activities in external networks129
Compliance: Monitoring adherence to our compliance principles178–179

 

 

 

Strategy

102-14

Statement from senior decision-maker

Letter from the Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors8–10

 

 

 

102-15

Key impacts, risks, and opportunities

Integration of Sustainability: Box: Identifying and assessing sustainability topics43
Forecast: Opportunities and Risks158–166

 

 

 

Ethics and Integrity

102-16

Values, principles, standards, and norms of behavior

Our Strategy: Corporate Strategy26–32
Customer Orientation27–29
Our strategic action areas28–29
Global standards31
The BASF brand29
Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42
Employees: What we expect from our leaders145–146
Inclusion of diversity146–147
International labor and social standards150–151
Compliance: Graphic: BASF’s Code of Conduct177

All employees receive training on our Code of Conduct upon joining the company. They are obligated to attend refresher training every three years.

In addition, all leaders and employees not covered by collective agreements confirm their adherence to our Code of Conduct every year. Governance body members are familiar with our Code of Conduct.

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16

102-17

Mechanisms for advice and concerns about ethics

Our Strategy: Corporate Strategy: Global standards31
Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42
Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112
Compliance: Monitoring adherence to our compliance principles178–179

 

10

16

Governance

102-18

Governance structure

Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42

 

 

 

102-19

Delegating authority

Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42

 

 

 

102-20

Executive-level responsibility for economic, environmental, and social topics

Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42

 

 

 

102-21

Consulting stakeholders on economic, environmental, and social topics

Our Strategy: Corporate Strategy: Global standards31
Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42
Stakeholder Engagement46–47
Employees: Employee engagement145

 

 

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102-22

Composition of the highest governance body and its committees

Management and Supervisory Boards: Board of Executive Directors180
Supervisory Board181–182

 

 

5, 16

102-23

Chair of the highest governance body

Management and Supervisory Boards: Board of Executive Directors180
Supervisory Board181–182

 

 

16

102-24

Nominating and selecting the highest governance body

Corporate Governance Report: Graphic: Two-tier management system of BASF SE169
Supervision of company management by the Supervisory Board170
Competence profile, diversity concept and objectives for the composition of the Supervisory Board172–173

 

 

5, 16

102-25

Conflicts of interest

Corporate Governance Report: Direction and management by the Board of Executive Directors168–169
Graphic: Two-tier management system of BASF SE169
Supervision of company management by the Supervisory Board170

 

 

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102-26

Role of highest governance body in setting purpose, values, and strategy

Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42

 

 

 

102-27

Collective knowledge of highest governance body

Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42

 

 

4

102-28

Evaluating the highest governance body’s performance

Corporate Governance Report: Graphic: Two-tier management system of BASF SE169
Supervision of company management by the Supervisory Board170
Compensation Report183–202

 

 

 

102-29

Identifying and managing economic, environmental, and social impacts

Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42
Harnessing business opportunities and measuring value added by sustainability43
Steering of product portfolio based on sustainability performance45

Our strategic evaluation process to define new focus topics along the value chain was discussed by the Corporate Sustainability Board, the Stakeholder Advisory Panel as well as by the Board of Executive Directors, among other bodies. The Board of Executive Directors resolved on the further course of action.

AEPW website: https://www.basf.com/global/en/who-we-are/sustainability/we-produce-safely-and-efficiently/resources-and-ecosystems/engagement-against-plastic-waste/Alliance-to-end-plastic-waste.html



 

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102-30

Effectiveness of risk management processes

Forecast: Opportunities and Risks158–166
Corporate Governance Report: Direction and management by the Board of Executive Directors168–169
Supervision of company management by the Supervisory Board170

 

 

 

102-31

Review of economic, environmental, and social topics

Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42

As a rule, the Corporate Sustainability Board meets quarterly.

 

 

102-32

Highest governance body’s role in sustainability reporting

 

The report is discussed and released in a reading by the entire Board of Executive Directors.

The Supervisory Board approves the Report and thus the Nonfinancial Statement as part of the accounts meeting.

 

 

102-33

Communicating critical concerns

Employees: Employee engagement145

Sustainability is integrated into our major decision-making processes. The Board of Executive Directors is informed as part of standard processes.

 

 

102-34

Nature and total number of critical concerns

 

This information is confidential.

 

 

102-35

Remuneration policies

Compensation Report183–202

 

 

 

102-36

Process for determining remuneration

Compensation Report183–202

 

 

 

102-37

Stakeholders’ involvement in remuneration

Employees: Dialog with employee representatives150

Due to the heterogenous nature of legal requirements around the world, this dialog is implemented in accordance with the statutory framework by the countries and companies responsible in each case.

 

16

102-38

Annual total compensation ratio

 

Fair compensation is an important topic for BASF. This includes aspects of internal (distribution) equity and socially acceptable minimum compensation.

Our compensation is based on three principles: function, market and performance orientation. Furthermore, it is important to us that minimum standards for compensation are complied with and, where possible, exceeded. BASF regularly monitors compliance with minimum standards around the world.

However, BASF does not consider the compensation indicators required by GRI 102-38 and GRI 102-39 to be a meaningful assessment of the fairness of compensation structures.

 

 

102-39

Percentage increase in annual total compensation ratio

 

Fair compensation is an important topic for BASF. This includes aspects of internal (distribution) equity and socially acceptable minimum compensation.

Our compensation is based on three principles: function, market and performance orientation. Furthermore, it is important to us that minimum standards for compensation are complied with and, where possible, exceeded. BASF regularly monitors compliance with minimum standards around the world.

However, BASF does not consider the compensation indicators required by GRI 102-38 and GRI 102-39 to be a meaningful assessment of the fairness of compensation structures.

 

 

Stakeholder Engagement

102-40

List of stakeholder groups

Integration of Sustainability: Stakeholder engagement46–47

 

 

 

102-41

Collective bargaining agreements

Employees: Global labor and social standards150–151

BASF monitors the national law of all of the countries in which it operates as part of a global management process and evaluates compliance with the International Labor Standards (ILSS), including freedom of association.

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8

102-42

Identifying and selecting stakeholders

Integration of Sustainability: Stakeholder engagement46–47

We have defined persons responsible for dialog with individual stakeholder groups. They engage in constructive dialog with the stakeholders relevant to BASF (for example between employee and employer representatives, between business units and customers, dialog with politicians, investors, journalists and other societal stakeholders).

 

 

102-43

Approach to stakeholder engagement

Our Strategy: Customer focus27–29
Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42
Stakeholder engagement46–47
Employees: Employee engagement145
Dialog with employee representatives150

Due to the heterogeneity of our customer sectors and thus their different demands, there is no uniform customer satisfaction survey for the entire BASF Group. Customer satisfaction data is collected in a decentralized manner.We have introduced the Net Promoter System® worldwide to establish an ongoing and more intensive dialog with our customers as well as to further increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. Via a digital platform, we are creating a framework for learning from feedback and acting quickly.
We also worked on an expanded IT-based solution for managing our customer relationships (customer relationship management system).

 

 

102-44

Key topics and concerns raised

Our Strategy: Customer focus27–29
Integration of Sustainability: Stakeholder engagement46–47
Supplier management: Audit results114–115
Employees: Employee engagement145
Dialog with employee representatives150

 

 

 

Reporting Practice

102-45

Entities included in the consolidated financial statements

About This Report: Data6
The BASF Group: Sites and Verbund22

 

 

 

102-46

Vorgehen zur Bestimmung des Berichtsinhalts und der Abgrenzung der Themen
Berichtsgrenzen

About This Report: Integrated reporting5
Integration of Sustainability: Our organizational and management structures42–43
Box: Identifying and assessing sustainability topics43

 

 

 

102-47

List of material topics

Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42

https://www.basf.com/global/en/who-we-are/sustainability/management-goals-and-dialog/management/topics.html

 

 

102-48

Restatements of information

Investments, acquisitions and divestitures50–51
Integration of Sustainability: Steering of product portfolio based on sustainability performance45
Energy and climate protection: Climate protection with carbon management135–136
Air, waste and soil137–138

 

 

 

102-49

Changes in reporting

About This Report5–6

Any significant changes to reporting on individual topics are explained in the relevant section.

 

 

102-50

Reporting period

About This Report: Data6

 

 

 

102-51

Date of most recent report

About This Report: Data6

 

 

 

102-52

Reporting cycle

About This Report: Data6

 

 

 

102-53

Contact point for questions regarding the report

Back cover

 

 

 

102-54

Claims of reporting in accordance with the GRI Standards

About This Report: Content and structure5

 

 

 

102-55

GRI content index

GRI and Global Compact Index

http://report.basf.com/2020/en/overviews/gri-and-global-compact-index.html

 

 

102-56

External assurance

About This Report: Content and structure5
External audit and evaluation6

 

 

 

GRI and Global Compact Index: Universal Standards

Topic-Specific Standards

Topic-specific Standards

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Global Compact Principles

SDG

Economic

201: Economic Performance

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

The BASF Group20–23
Value-Based Management33–34
Corporate Strategy: Customer Focus27–29
Employees144–151
Energy and climate protection130–136

 

7,8,9

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

The BASF Group20–23
Value-Based Management33–34
Corporate Strategy: Customer Focus27–29
Employees144–151
Energy and climate protection130–136

 

 

1

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

The BASF Group20–23
Value-Based Management33–34
Corporate Strategy: Customer Focus27–29
Employees144–151
Energy and climate protection130–136

 

 

 

201-1

Direct economic value generated and distributed

Employees: Competition for talent147–148
Personnel expenses149
Table: BASF Group Personnel expenses149

Graphic: Value added 2020../pics/img/value_added_2020.png

 

2, 5, 7, 8, 9

201-2

Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change

Transportation and storage: Securing raw materials supply129
Energy and climate protection: Strategy130–131
Opportunities and Risks: Short-term opportunities and risks161–163
Opportunities and Risks: Long-term opportunities and risks: Sustainability164–166

We report comprehensively on the results in the CPD climate protection questionnaire.

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13

201-3

Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans

The BASF Group’s Business Year: Net Assets61–62
Financial Position63–66
Employees: Personnel expenses149
Table: BASF Group Personnel expenses149
Consolidated Financial Statements: Independent Auditor’s report214–221
Consolidated Financial Statements: Balance Sheet for The BASF Group224–225
Consolidated Financial Statements: Notes: Other comprehensive income: Accounting policies278
Consolidated Financial Statements: Notes: Provisions for pensions and similar obligations282–287

 

 

 

201-4

Financial assistance received from government

 

As well as numerous other factors, potential government incentive mechanisms are also evaluated and considered in the decision as part of site/investment analyses. No public institutions hold any major shares in BASF. BASF is involved in research projects that are also supported by the government.

 

 

202: Market Presence

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

The BASF Group20–23
Employees144–151

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

The BASF Group20–23
Employees144–151

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

The BASF Group20–23
Employees144–151

 

 

 

202-1

Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage

 

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 employee’s position, their individual performance and BASF's success.

6

1, 5, 8

202-2

Proportion of senior management hired from the local community

 

As a globally operating company, BASF strives for further internationalization among its senior executives and aims to more systematically recruit across different countries and sites.

6

8

203: Indirect Economic Impacts

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

The BASF Group20–23
Integration of Sustainability42–48
Employees144–151

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

The BASF Group20–23
Integration of Sustainability42–48
Employees144–151

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

The BASF Group20–23
Integration of Sustainability42–48
Employees144–151

 

 

 

203-1

Infrastructure investments and services supported

Our Strategy: Corporate Strategy26–32
Integration of Sustainability: Social commitment47–49
Employees: Competition for talent147–148

Graphic: Value added 2020../pics/img/value_added_2020.png

 

2, 5, 7, 9, 11

203-2

Significant indirect economic impacts

Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42
Harnessing business opportunities and measuring value added by sustainability43–45
Raw Materials: Mineral raw materials119–120
Employees: Competition for talent147–148

 

 

1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 17

Procurement Practices

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Supplier management113–115

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Supplier management113–115

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Supplier management113–115

 

 

 

204-1

Proportion of spending on local suppliers

Supplier management: Worldwide procurement113

BASF does not have any specific guidelines for local procurement. In order to ensure local supply security, raw materials must be purchased where they are available around the globe. Local providers of technical goods and services often have competitive advantages due to their location.





 

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205: Anti-corruption

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Compliance177–179

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Compliance177–179

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Compliance177–179

 

 

 

205-1

Operations assessed for risks related to corruption

Compliance: Monitoring adherence to our compliance principles178–179

Due to BASF's matrix structure, the number of the audited business sites is not a steering-relevant indicator. Group companies, which include several sites and business areas, are audited as part of compliance audits. Cross-business topics are also audited (e.g. donations and sponsorship). Our corporate audits focus on compliance issues. 30% of all audits performed under the risk-based annual audit plan are compliance audits. In addition, ad hoc audits are performed if there are grounds for suspicion. This regular auditing is an essential part of ensuring compliance worldwide in our business processes and identifying weaknesses or non-compliant behavior to derive appropriate measures.

Various compliance risks, e.g. risks related to corruption, are audited as part of our compliance audits. Which compliance risks are the focus of an audit is determined based on materiality, which can also be derived from the risk assessments of each country and business area. Consequently, BASF does not report on the number of audits solely related to corruption.

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16

205-2

Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures

Compliance: Compliance Program and Code of Conduct177–178
Monitoring adherence to our compliance principles178–179

All employees receive training on our Code of Conduct upon joining the company. They are obligated to attend refresher training every three years.

Target group-specific training is also offered. For instance, all newly appointed senior executives receive scenario-based training on various relevant compliance risks. In addition, all leaders and employees not covered by collective agreements confirm their adherence to our Code of Conduct every year. Governance body members are familiar with our Code of Conduct.

The entire Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE is contractually obligated to adhere to our Code of Conduct.

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 must adhere to these. Based on the global guideline "Business Partner Due Diligence" introduced in 2015, all of our sales partners are audited for potential compliance risks.

10

16

205-3

Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken

Compliance: Monitoring adherence to our compliance principles178–179

Compliance and responsible, forward-looking conduct are of central significance for BASF. According to our risk-based evaluation, we do not consider corruption a significant compliance risk. We operate almost exclusively in the B2B sector and, in particular, do not participate in competitive bidding, for example for major projects. If individual cases of corruption are uncovered, these generally relate to passive corruption to the detriment of our company. Consequently, BASF does not report on cases of corruption unless they are considered material.



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16

206: Anti-competitive Behavior 2016

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Compliance: Compliance Program and Code of Conduct177–178

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Compliance: Compliance Program and Code of Conduct177–178

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Compliance: Compliance Program and Code of Conduct177–178

 

 

 

206-1

Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, and monopoly practices

Consolidated Financial Statements: Notes: Risks from litigation and claims290

Any risks from litigation or claims are disclosed in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.



 

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301: Materials

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

The BASF Group: Sites and Verbund22
Raw Materials116–120
Energy and climate protection130–136

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

The BASF Group: Sites and Verbund22
Raw Materials116–120
Energy and climate protection130–136

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

The BASF Group: Sites and Verbund22
Raw Materials116–120
Energy and climate protection130–136

 

 

 

301-1

Materials used by weight or volume

Raw Materials116–120

Due to the heterogeneity of our procurement portfolio, such an indicator (weight or volume) does not represent steering-relevant information.

7, 8

8, 12

301-2

Recycled input materials used

Our Strategy: Circular economy30
Raw Materials: Renewable resources117–119

 

8

8, 12

301-3

Reclaimed products and their packaging materials

 

This indicator is not relevant to BASF’s product portfolio since most products are sold in bulk. The relevant legal regulations apply to the packaging used. In addition to the dual system for returning packaging for domestic goods, in Germany, for example, we organize the return and recycling of individual components of industrial and commercial packaging (plastics, steel, etc.) by recycling companies. We aim to offer our customers efficient disposal methods that are carried out professionally and responsibly for all packaging used. This is why we provide information about e.g. the companies that are available for returning and recycling industrial packaging.

 

8, 12

302: Energy

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Energy and climate protection: Strategy130–131

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Energy and climate protection: Strategy130–131

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Energy and climate protection: Strategy130–131

 

 

 

302-1

Energy consumption within the organization

Energy and climate protection: Graphic: Energy supply of the BASF Group 2020132

Each site worldwide reports on environmental protection, safety, security and health protection in accordance with the reporting requirements defined in the Responsible Care Management System.

The "Energy and climate protection" section of the report shows the energy consumption of the central energy supply including the purchased final energies electricity and steam.

With the additional inclusion of direct primary energy use in production, total energy consumption amounts to 56,3 million MWh.

The use of fuels from renewable sources (biomass) does not currently represent a material share of total fuel consumption and is therefore not disclosed separately. However, the resulting CO2 emissions are reported separately in the greenhouse gas footprint.

Cooling consumption is not presented separately. This is largely generated internally. The required energy demand is included in the figures for the Group. Cooling water demand is taken into account in water use.

7, 8

7, 12, 13

302-2

Energy consumption outside of the organization

Energy and climate protection: Strategy130–131
Carbon footprint and climate protection products133–134

 

8

7, 8, 12, 13

302-3

Energy intensity

Energy and climate protection: Table: Additional key indicators for energy and climate protection in BASF operations133

See GRI 302-1 – Calculation of energy efficiency

8

12, 13

302-4

Reduction of energy consumption

Energy and climate protection: Global goals and measures131–133
Energy supply and efficiency133

See GRI 302-1 – Calculation of energy efficiency

8, 9

8, 12, 13

302-5

Reductions in energy requirements of products and services

Energy and climate protection: Global goals and measures131–133
Carbon footprint and climate protection products133–134

 

8, 9

8, 12, 13

303: Water and Effluents

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Water139–141

Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System.

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Water139–141

Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System.

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Water139–141

Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System.

 

 

303-1
2018

Interactions with water as a shared resource

Water: Responsible Care Management System121
Section Water: Strategy, Global goal and measures139–140
Global goals and measures139–140
Graphic: Water in the BASF Group 2020140

Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System.

 

 

303-2
2018

Management of water discharge-related impacts

Water: Responsible Care Management System121
Water: Strategy139
Global goals and measures139–140
Graphic: Water in the BASF Group 2020140

Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System.

 

 

303-3
2018

Water withdrawal

Water balance139
Graphic: Water in the BASF Group 2020140

Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System.

The breakdown of water abstraction by quality is based on the following assumptions: drinking water contains ≤1,000 mg/L TDS, treated wastewater and produced water contain >1,000 mg/L TDS. Water abstraction in water stress areas represents a small percentage of the BASF Group’s entire water abstraction (approx. 1%); consequently, a detailed breakdown by source and quality is not considered necessary.

 

 

303-4
2018

Water discharge

Graphic: Water in the BASF Group 2020140
Water balance139
Emissions to water140–141

Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System.

In the breakdown of wastewater by quality, we distinguish between wastewater from cooling processes with no product contact and wastewater from production. This breakdown better reflects wastewater types in the chemical industry than a breakdown by TDS content.

Our wastewater can contain different substances from site to site, depending on the type of production. Requirements for individual substances are defined by local authorities. If discharge limits are exceeded, this is documented locally. We have defined heavy metals, nutrients and COD as substances of concern at global level and report on emissions of these.

 

 

303-5
2018

Water consumption

Water: Responsible Care Management System121
Water balance139
Graphic: Water in the BASF Group 2020140

Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System and in the methodology paper.

 

 

304: Biodiversity

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Biodiversity142–143

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Biodiversity142–143

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Biodiversity142–143

 

 

 

304-1

Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas

 

In the case of changes to the site portfolio due e.g. to investments or acquisitions, we review the potential impacts as part of the standardized evaluation process.

 

 

304-2

Significant impacts of activities, products, and services on biodiversity

 

In the case of changes to the site portfolio due e.g. to investments or acquisitions, we review the potential impacts as part of the standardized evaluation process.

 

 

304-3

Habitats protected or restored

Raw Materials: Renewable resources117–119
Integration of Sustainability: Box: Identifying and assessing sustainability topics43
Harnessing business opportunities and measuring value added by sustainability43–45
Business Review by Segment – Agricultural Solutions100–105

 

8

6, 14, 15

304-4

IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by operations

 

In the case of changes to the site portfolio due e.g. to investments or acquisitions, we review the potential impacts as part of the standardized evaluation process.

 

 

305: Emissions

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Responsible Care Management System121
Energy and climate protection: Introduction, Strategy130–131
Energy and climate protection: Climate protection with carbon management135–136

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Responsible Care Management System121
Energy and climate protection: Introduction, Strategy130–131
Energy and climate protection: Climate protection with carbon management135–136

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Responsible Care Management System121
Energy and climate protection: Introduction, Strategy130–131
Energy and climate protection: Climate protection with carbon management135–136

 

 

 

305-1

Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions

About This Report5–6
Energy and climate protection: Strategy130–131
Table: BASF Group’s greenhouse gas emissions according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol131
Graphic: Greenhouse gas emissions along the BASF value chain in 2020134
Additional key indicators for energy and climate protection in BASF operations133

 

7, 8

3, 12, 13, 14, 15

305-2

Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions

Energy and climate protection: Table: BASF Group’s greenhouse gas emissions according to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol131
Graphic: Greenhouse gas emissions along the BASF value chain in 2020134

 

7, 8

3, 12, 13, 14, 15

305-3

Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions

Energy and climate protection: Graphic: Greenhouse gas emissions along the BASF value chain in 2020134

 

7, 8

3, 12, 13, 14, 15

305-4

GHG emissions intensity

Energy and climate protection: Graphic: Specific greenhouse gas emissions from BASF operations131
Table: Additional key indicators for energy and climate protection in BASF operations133

 

8

3, 12, 13, 14, 15

305-5

Reduction of GHG emissions

Energy and climate protection: Graphic: Development of the BASF Group’s CO2 emissions130
Global goals and measures131–133
Carbon footprint and climate protection products133–134
Climate protection with carbon management135–136

 

8, 9

3, 12, 13, 14, 15

305-6

Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS)

Air, waste and soil: Emissions to air137

Calculation based on the substances described in the reporting requirements (based on the Montreal Protocol).

7, 8

3, 12, 13

305-7

Nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and other significant air emissions

Air, waste and soil: Table: Emissions to air137
Management of waste and contaminated sites137–138

Calculation based on the methods described in the reporting requirements and includes CO, NOX, SOX, NMVOCs, PM, NH3 and other inorganic substances.

7, 8

3, 12, 13, 14, 15

306: Effluents and Waste

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Responsible Care Management System121
Transportation and storage129
Air, waste and soil: Management of waste and contaminated sites137–138
Water: Strategy139

Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System.

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Responsible Care Management System121
Transportation and storage129
Air, waste and soil: Management of waste and contaminated sites137–138
Water: Strategy139

Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System.

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Responsible Care Management System121
Transportation and storage129
Air, waste and soil: Management of waste and contaminated sites137–138
Water: Strategy139

Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System.

 

 

306-2

Waste by type and disposal method

Air, waste and soil: Management of waste and contaminated sites137–138
Table: Waste generation in the BASF Group138

No material changes compared with the previous reporting year

8

3, 6, 12

306-3

Significant spills

Transportation and storage: Transportation incidents129

Emissions incidents from production are recorded and included in the Process Safety Incidents KPI in the “Production” chapter.

8, 9

3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15





306-4

Transport of hazardous waste

Air, waste and soil: Management of waste and contaminated sites137–138
Table: Waste generation in the BASF Group138

 

8

3, 6, 12, 13, 14

307: Environmental Compliance

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Responsible Care Management System121

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Responsible Care Management System121

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Responsible Care Management System121

 

 

 

307-1

Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations

Consolidated Financial Statements: Notes: Risks from litigation and claims290

Any risks from litigation or claims are disclosed in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


8

16

308: Supplier Environmental Assessment

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Supplier management113–115

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Supplier management113–115

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Supplier management113–115

 

 

 

308-1

New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria

Supplier management: What we expect from our suppliers113–114
Evaluating our suppliers114

The requirements for our suppliers are defined in our Supplier Code of Conduct. Our suppliers must commit to complying with these requirements in the areas of environmental protection, human rights, labor and social standards, as well as fighting discrimination and corruption. Only then are companies accepted as new suppliers. In 2020, 4,918 suppliers of technical goods, services and investment goods committed to these values in our newly launched registration portal.

 

 

308-2

Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

Supplier management: What we expect from our suppliers113–114
Evaluating our suppliers114
Audit results114–115
Raw Materials: Renewable resources117–119

Four business relationships with suppliers were terminated due to severe deficiencies or non-disclosure of information in the areas of environmental protection, safety, security and health protection, and social matters. 329 suppliers were asked for improvements in the areas of environment, health and safety, representing around 49% of all suppliers audited in 2020.

 

 

Social

 

 

 

 

 

401: Employment

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Employees144–151

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Employees144–151

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Employees144–151

 

 

 

401-1

New employee hires and employee turnover

Employees: Competition for talent147–148
Table: BASF Group new hires in 2020148

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 steering-relevant indicators. New employees are hired based on qualification and suitability; age is irrelevant.

6

5, 8

401-2

Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees

Employees: Compensation and benefits149

We hire few temporary employees worldwide. All types of benefits that we provide in Germany are available to both full-time and part-time employees.

 

8

401-3

Parental leave

Employees: Balancing personal and professional life149–150

We provide a wide range of offerings to help employees balance personal and professional life (e.g. flexible working hours, part-time employment, "LuMit" and childcare), especially at our Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, Germany. These are important measures to promote the family role of women and men. We also create the conditions for employees to make use of their legal entitlement to parental leave. More detailed disclosures are not relevant to steering processes.





6

5, 8

402: Labor/Management Relations

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Employees144–151

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Employees144–151

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Employees144–151

 

 

 

402-1

Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes

Employees: Dialog with employee representatives150

Compliance with national laws is a cornerstone of our business; in many cases, we exceed statutory requirements. We also adhere to the applicable notice periods based on national laws or local collective agreements.

3

8

403: Occupational Health and Safety

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Responsible Care Management System121
Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Responsible Care Management System121
Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Responsible Care Management System121
Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112

 

 

 

403-1
2018

Occupational health and safety management system

Responsible Care Management System121

Our Responsible Care Management System contains occupational safety and health protection elements, which covers all employees and temporary employees of BASF and its contractors. In addition, 47% of our Group companies are certified according to ISO 45001.

 

3, 8

403-2
2018

Hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation

Safety: Occupational safety122–123

We encourage and promote a culture of safety where everyone is mindful of hazards and helps to resolve and avoid them by doing the right thing. A systematic process has been established for all routine tasks and workplaces to identify and assess potential hazards, to derive appropriate safety measures, and to ensure that these are implemented and effective. Separate hazard assessments are used to manage non-routine tasks as part of a separate approval process.

Incidents are investigated according to a risk-based approach, which is likewise uniformly regulated internally. Designated officers within the organization ensure that all causes are identified and that measures are implemented in full and in a timely manner. Significant incidents are shared globally by Corporate EHS to prevent them from happening again.

All processes are reviewed according to statutory requirements on a regular and ad hoc basis.

They apply to our employees and third parties with whom we interact at our sites.

 

3, 8

403-3
2018

Occupational health services

Safety: Health protection124

We offer our employees a comprehensive range of medical services, from preventive occupational medicine and emergency care to health promotion. We do not offer this service to our contractors. BASF’s corporate health management has been established for all Group companies worldwide and serves to improve and promote the health and productivity of our employees. Worldwide standards for occupational health are specified in a binding Group-wide directive that is implemented by a global network of experts. We regularly review our performance, for example with occupational health audits. In addition, we have established an expanded indicator for our global health management: the Health Performance Index (HPI).

 

3, 8

403-4
2018

Worker participation, consultation, and communication on occupational health and safety

Responsible Care Management System121

We offer our employees around the world a large amount of information on various health topics in German and English. At all sites, employees can consult medical professionals as needed on health matters in the workplace. Appropriate committees on health and safety topics are established at the local level.

BASF’s and leasing staff at all sites are involved in developing task-related risk assessments and establishing operating procedures.

Contractors are involved in work authorization procedures to reduce interaction risks.

 

3, 8

403-5
2018

Worker training on occupational health and safety

Safety: Occupational safety122–123

In addition to the legally required briefings, BASF requires new employees and contractors to complete additional compulsory health and safety training, as well as regular training on the safe handling of chemicals and the correct use of personal protective equipment for employees at our production sites. We train BASF employees and the employees of contractors/local partners as first aiders. We also hold training on health topics (see also GRI 403-4 2018).

First aid is one of five core elements of the Health Performance Index (HPI), which BASF uses to measure its performance in occupational medicine and health protection every year.

All employees receive training before starting work and at regular intervals, and are tested to ensure that this training was understood. Training needs are based on an employee’s individual field of work and tasks, as well as the statutory requirements.

 

3, 8

403-6
2018

Promotion of worker health

Safety: Health protection124

BASF employees and managers have access to various offerings to maintain or improve their health through the global health promotion program. The program comprises three elements:

  • BASF health check (regular individual offering for our employees)
  • Global health campaign with different prevention topics every year
  • Local health promotion offerings at BASF sites

Health promotion is one of five core elements of the Health Performance Index (HPI), which BASF uses to measure its performance in occupational medicine and health protection every year.

The program applies only to direct BASF employees.

 

3, 8

403-7
2018

Prevention and mitigation of occupational health and safety impacts directly linked by business relationships

Supplier management113–115
Safety: Occupational safety122–123

In general, BASF takes a preventative approach to occupational health and safety risks. This approach is based on the elements of the Responsible Care Management System and is likewise used by our contract manufacturers, and regularly audited by us. The safety and environmental performance of suppliers and contractors are considered during the procurement process.

 

3, 8

403-8
2018

Workers covered by an occupational health and safety management system

Responsible Care Management System121

The occupational health and safety elements of our Responsible Care Management System cover all BASF, temporary and contractors’ employees.

The coverage by certified health and safety management system is explained in GRI 403-1.

 

3, 8

403-9
2018

Work-related injuries

Safety: Occupational safety122–123

Our aim is to avoid lost-time injuries. We investigate all incidents with major accident potential worldwide to determine the main causes, independent of the outcome of the actual incident. Using a wide range of data enables us to better identify necessary measures for continuous improvement and to assess their implementation/effectiveness. In general, BASF does not differentiate between employees (BASF, leasing or contractors), as there is no differentiation in our company health and safety management system.

Further details of most events occurring are not considered relevant.

For BASF, chemical-related incidents are considered most specific to our own operations and are therefore communicated in our report.

 

3, 8

403-10
2018

Work-related ill health

Safety: Health protection124

Our aim is to avoid work-related illness completely through appropriate prevention.

Regular site inspections or workplace visits are the basis for the overall occupational health assessment. Qualified risk assessments are the basis for evaluations and improvements to be derived. Occupational medical expertise is already incorporated into the planning of technical and organizational innovations in the company. The results of occupational medical examinations regarding possible health hazards from the workplace are analyzed.

Relevant findings from examinations and site inspections are taken into account when revising the health risk assessment.

Chemical, biological and physical hazards (including noise, vibration, radiation, exposure to heat and cold at the workplace), ergonomics and psychosocial hazards are assessed and controlled in regular operations.
According to the hierarchy of control, the following measures are part of our health risk management:

  • Elimination or substitution of health hazards.
  • Implementation or improvement of technical/engineering control measures
  • Optimization of work organization (including minimization of frequency and duration of activities)
  • Availability and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

In the reporting year 2020, 26 work-related diseases were documented as recognized occupational diseases among our direct employees worldwide. Deaths from work-related recognized diseases are not reported to BASF Group. The main work-related recognized diseases are occupational asthma, hearing loss, skin disease, musculoskeletal disease and cancer.

 

3, 8

404: Training and Education

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Employees144–151

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Employees144–151

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Employees144–151

 

 

 

404-1

Average hours of training per year per employee

 

In 2020, each employee spent an average of 1,5 days on further training.

The relevant indicators are further training days, not hours. Training needs are determined as part of individual employee development, independent of age or gender. The uniform BASF Group-wide system for further development applies to all employees.

6

4, 5, 8

404-2

Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs

Employees: What we expect from our leaders145–146
Box:CORE Leadership Values145
Inclusion of diversity146–147
Learning and development148

 

 

8

404-3

Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews

 

The BASF Group has a uniform system in place for conducting employee dialogs that applies to all employees, regardless of gender and employee type.

6

5, 8

405: Diversity and Equal Opportunity

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Employees144–151

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Employees144–151

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Employees144–151

 

 

 

405-1

Diversity of governance bodies and employees

Employees: Graphic: BASF Group employee age structure146
Table: Leaders and professionals in the BASF Group147
Inclusion of diversity146–147

We live inclusion of diversity, so that all employees are part of our team. Therefore, a different indicator for minorities is not a steering-relevant parameter for us.

6

5, 8

405-2

Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men

 

Representative evaluations for BASF SE have shown that there are no systematic differences between compensation of female and male employees in comparable roles and with comparable qualifications. A worldwide evaluation does not take place

6

5, 8, 10

406: Non-discrimination

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Supplier management113–115
Employees144–151
Compliance177–179

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Supplier management113–115
Employees144–151
Compliance177–179

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Supplier management113–115
Employees144–151
Compliance177–179

 

 

 

406-1

Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken

Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112
Employees: Global labor and social standards150–151
Compliance: Monitoring adherence to our compliance principles178–179

Number of complaints and tip-offs received in 2020 on human rights: 261 (of which resolved in the reporting period: 208)

Of these, pertaining to discrimination: 40 (resolved in the reporting period: 29)

In all substantiated cases, countermeasures were taken on a case-by-case basis in line with the applicable legal and internal standards





6

5, 8, 16

407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Supplier management113–115
Employees144–151
Compliance177–179

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Supplier management113–115
Employees144–151
Compliance177–179

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Supplier management113–115
Employees144–151
Compliance177–179

 

 

 

407-1

Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk

Supplier management: What we expect from our suppliers113–114
Audit results114–115
Employees: Global labor and social standards150–151

We identified deficiencies in the areas of freedom of association and collective bargaining at one of the suppliers audited in 2020.

For employees, see the description of the management process under “Working at BASF: Global labor and social standards.”

3

8

408: Child Labor

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Supplier management113–115
Employees144–151
Compliance177–179

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Supplier management113–115
Employees144–151
Compliance177–179

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Supplier management113–115
Employees144–151
Compliance177–179

 

 

 

408-1

Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor

Supplier management: Audit results114–115
Employees: Global labor and social standards150–151

 

5

8, 16

409: Forced or Compulsory Labor

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Supplier management113–115
Employees144–151
Compliance177–179

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Supplier management113–115
Employees144–151
Compliance177–179

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Supplier management113–115
Employees144–151
Compliance177–179

 

 

 

409-1

Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor

Supplier management: Audit results114–115
Employees: Global labor and social standards150–151

 

4

8

410: Security Practices

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Responsible Care Management System121
Safety: Introduction122
Strategy122

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Responsible Care Management System121
Safety: Introduction122
Strategy122

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Responsible Care Management System121
Safety: Introduction122
Strategy122

 

 

 

410-1

Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures

Safety: Emergency response, corporate security and cybersecurity125

 

1

16

411: Rights of Indigenous Peoples

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112

 

 

 

411-1

Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples

 

Our internal grievance mechanisms have not identified any (potential) violation of rights of indigenous communities. We operate in countries with indigenous peoples, both in our supply chain and in our own operations. We take this into account in our investment activities.

1

2

412: Human Rights Assessment

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112

 

 

 

412-1

Operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments

Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42
Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112
Employees: Global labor and social standards150–151

 

1

 

412-2

Employee training on human rights policies or procedures

Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112
Compliance: Compliance Program and Code of Conduct177–178

All employees receive training on our Code of Conduct upon joining the company. They are obligated to attend refresher training every three years. The relevant human rights topics are addressed in this training.

1

 

412-3

Significant investment agreements and contracts that include human rights clauses or that underwent human rights screening

Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42
Harnessing business opportunities and measuring value added by sustainability43–45
Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112

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.

2

 

413: Local Communities

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Integration of Sustainability42–48

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Integration of Sustainability42–48

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Integration of Sustainability42–48

 

 

 

413-1

Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs

Integration of Sustainability: Strategy42
Stakeholder engagement46–47
Social commitment47–49
Responsible Conduct Along the Value Chain: Responsibility for human rights111–112
Raw Materials: Renewable resources117–119
Mineral raw materials119–120
Safety: Process safety123–124
Emergency response, corporate security and cybersecurity125
Employees: Global labor and social standards150–151

As a general rule, assessments are performed for all Group companies (as for labor and social standards) or as part of standardized evaluation processes for all material investment processes.

1

 

413-2

Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities

Graphic: How We Create Value24–25
Integration of Sustainability: Harnessing business opportunities and measuring value added by sustainability43–45
Raw Materials: Renewable resources117–119
Mineral raw materials119–120
Safety: Process safety123–124

 

1

1, 2

414: Supplier Social Assessment

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Supplier management113–115

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Supplier management113–115

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Supplier management113–115

 

 

 

414-1

New suppliers that were screened using social criteria

Supplier management: What we expect from our suppliers113–114
Evaluating our suppliers114
Audit results114–115

The requirements for our suppliers are defined in our Supplier Code of Conduct. Our suppliers must commit to complying with these requirements in the areas of environmental protection, human rights, labor and social standards, as well as fighting discrimination and corruption. Only then are companies accepted as new suppliers. In 2020, 4,918 suppliers of technical goods, services and investment goods committed to these values in our newly launched registration portal.

 

 

414-2

Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken

Supplier management: What we expect from our suppliers113–114
Evaluating our suppliers114
Audit results114–115
Raw Materials: Renewable resources117–119
Mineral raw materials119–120

Four business relationships with suppliers were terminated due to severe deficiencies or non-disclosure of information in the areas of environmental protection, safety, security and health protection, and social matters. 329 suppliers were asked for improvements in the areas of environmental protection, safety and security, and health protection, representing around 49% of all suppliers audited in 2020.

We identified one case of deficiencies in the areas of freedom of association and collective bargaining at our suppliers.

234 suppliers were asked for improvements regarding social topics representing around 35% of all suppliers audited in 2020.

 

 

415: Public Policy

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Integration of Sustainability: Stakeholder engagement46–47

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Integration of Sustainability: Stakeholder engagement46–47

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Integration of Sustainability: Stakeholder engagement46–47

 

 

 

415-1

Political contributions

Integration of Sustainability: Stakeholder engagement46–47

Focus areas of political campaigning and lobbying: https://www.basf.com/global/en/who-we-are/sustainability/management-goals-and-dialog/political-communication-and-advocacy.html

10

16

416: Customer Health and Safety

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Product stewardship126–128

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Product stewardship126–128

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Product stewardship126–128

 

 

 

416-1

Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories

Integration of Sustainability: Harnessing business opportunities and measuring value added by sustainability43–45
Steering of product portfolio based on sustainability performance45

As a producing company, we focus on the evaluation of our products (98.4% of the relevant portfolio has been evaluated here). Services are not relevant for a producing company.

7

 

416-2

Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services

Consolidated Financial Statements: Notes: Risks from litigation and claims290

Any risks from litigation or claims are disclosed in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

16

417: Marketing and Labeling

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Product stewardship126–128

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Product stewardship126–128

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Product stewardship126–128

 

 

 

417-1

Requirements for product and service information and labeling

Integration of Sustainability: Steering of product portfolio based on sustainability performance45
Product stewardship: Strategy126
Global chemicals regulations126

 

7

12, 16

417-2

Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling

Consolidated Financial Statements: Notes: Risks from litigation and claims290

 

 

16

417-3

Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications

 

Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data. Not a key indicator as BASF mainly operates in the B2B sector. Any risks from litigation or claims are disclosed in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

418: Customer Privacy

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

 

Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data. Not a key indicator as BASF mainly operates in the B2B sector. Any risks from litigation or claims are disclosed in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

 

Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data. Not a key indicator as BASF mainly operates in the B2B sector. Any risks from litigation or claims are disclosed in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

 

Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data. Not a key indicator as BASF mainly operates in the B2B sector. Any risks from litigation or claims are disclosed in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

 

418-1

Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data

 

Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data. Not a key indicator as BASF mainly operates in the B2B sector. Any risks from litigation or claims are disclosed in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

16

419: Socioeconomic Compliance

103-1

Management Approach: Explanation of the material topic and its Boundary

Compliance177–179

 

 

 

103-2

Management Approach: The management approach and its components

Compliance177–179

 

 

 

103-3

Management Approach: Evaluation of the management approach

Compliance177–179

 

 

 

419-1

Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social and economic area

Consolidated Financial Statements: Notes: Risks from litigation and claims290

Any risks from litigation or claims are disclosed in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

16

GRI and Global Compact Index: Topic-Specific Standards