Sustainability

Sustainably clean

On the surface, there’s no obvious difference. Clean is clean. But there are compelling reasons to develop – and choose – cleaning products that are fair on the environment and go easy on resources and cleaned items. The biggest reason is our own future. We already consume more resources than our planet can regenerate. BASF’s mission is to help redress this imbalance. With BASF, you can get your dishes to sparkle using minimal water and keep surfaces super-clean and hygienic with minimal impact on the environment. And with a range of eco-certifications for BASF products, your cleaning operations measure up to some of the toughest environmental standards in the world.

Product Suitabilities & Memberships

Independent recognition

EcoBalanced Range

Bio-based Surfactants

A fast growing market

Renewables

We care about shifting from fossil to renewable resources. The transition to renewable feedstocks and eco-friendly processes is a cornerstone of our sustainability strategy.

Carbon footprint

We care about reducing our carbon footprint. Our sustainability strategy concentrates on reducing the carbon footprint of our products throughout their respective lifecycles.

Guide to Sustainable Ingredients

Inside this guide to our sustainable products, you will see just how biobased, biodegradable, and safer choice certified our ingredient portfolio is

Guide to Low 1,4-dioxane Solutions

BASF NA is committed to ensuring your cleaning solutions are compliant to the ongoing 1,4-dioxane requirements. Therefore, we have created this guide to help you navigate the best available solutions

Biodegradation and Microplastics Center of Excellence

BASF opened its Biodegradation and Microplastics Center of Excellence at its site in Wyandotte, Michigan to help customers across North America achieve their circularity and sustainability goals. The center targets include providing holistic, tailored solutions directly for customers supported through scientific studies and consulting, increasing speed-to-market for circular economy products, and advocating on sustainability topics.