BASF SE is the world’s largest chemical producer, headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, with a portfolio spanning chemicals, materials, industrial and surface solutions, nutrition and care, and agricultural solutions. Founded in 1865, BASF integrates sustainability into its strategy through targets for reducing CO2 emissions, advancing the circular economy, and expanding sustainable product portfolios. Its 2024 reporting follows the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS).