BASF SE

BASF SE is a German multinational corporation and the world's largest chemical producer by output. Founded in 1865 as Badische Anilin- und Sodafabrik, it pioneered innovations like the Haber-Bosch process for ammonia synthesis and has grown into a global leader with operations in over 80 countries, including six integrated production sites and 390 additional facilities across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Africa. Headquartered in Ludwigshafen, Germany, BASF SE employs around 112,000 people worldwide and serves approximately 78,000 customers in nearly every industry. Its business segments include Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care, and Agricultural Solutions, encompassing basic petrochemicals, plastics, performance products, catalysts, coatings, crop protection chemicals, and more. These solutions support sectors such as automotive, construction, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, electronics, and consumer goods, emphasizing resource efficiency, sustainability, and innovation through interconnected production processes that minimize waste and energy use. With 2024 sales of €65.3 billion, BASF SE plays a pivotal role in advancing chemical technologies for a sustainable future.