About BASF Catalysts

BASF’s Catalysts division, headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey, USA, is a global division of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany, and is the world’s leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. The division employs more than 5,000, with over 30 manufacturing sites worldwide. BASF's Catalysts division is the global market leader in catalysis.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 117,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of around €59 billion in 2019.

We create chemistry for a sustainable future

We want to contribute to a world that provides a viable future with enhanced quality of life for everyone. We do so by creating chemistry for our customers and society and by making the best use of available resources. Sustainability is at the core of what we do, a driver for growth as well as an element of our risk management. For example, we have defined sustainability focus areas within our corporate strategy. These formulate the commitments with which BASF positions itself in the market and how it aims to meet the growing challenges along the value chain.

Responsible Partnering

The cooperation between ecological, economic and social stakeholders is important for sustainability. Thus, BASF participates in various partnerships and networks.

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Environment

BASF has a solid history of success in the area of environmental protection. We will continue to work to protect people and the environment.

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Employees and Society

Our employees are fundamental for achieving the goals of our "We Create Chemistry" strategy.

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BASF Responsible Platinum/Palladium Sourcing Policy

This BASF Platinum/Palladium Sourcing Policy specifies key elements of BASF’s sourcing of Platinum/Palladium materials for BASF catalyst recycling business.

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Who are we?

We want to contribute to a world that provides a viable future with enhanced quality of life for everyone. We do so by creating chemistry for our customers and society and by making the best use of available resources.

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