Chemetall has Advanced its Sustainability Goals by Switching to 100% Renewable Electricity at its Langelsheim Site in Germany

• Chemetall’s third-largest production site worldwide is now powered entirely by renewable electricity from BASF Renewable Energy.

• Achieving an annual reduction of approximately 620 tonnes of indirect CO₂ emissions.

• A major milestone in reducing the carbon footprint and reaching sustainability targets for 2025.

  
  

The Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, has taken a major step forward in its sustainability efforts by converting its Langelsheim production facility in Germany to 100% renewable electricity. This transition supports Chemetall’s broader goal of sourcing 80% of its energy from renewables across all sites by 2025. Supplied by BASF Renewable Energy, the electricity comes from a mix of solar and wind sources and is expected to reduce CO₂ emissions by approximately 620 tonnes in 2025.

Building on the installation of advanced photovoltaic systems at its facilities in Boksburg (South Africa), Çayırova (Türkiye), and Querétaro (Mexico), as well as the use of 100% renewable electricity at its Blackman Township site in Jackson County, USA, Chemetall has now transitioned its Langelsheim production facility in Germany to 100% renewable electricity. Through Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (vPPAs) with BASF Renewable Energy, Chemetall secures approximately 2,000 MWh annually from renewable sources, including solar and wind. This shift significantly reduces CO₂ emissions and represents another key milestone in Chemetall’s ongoing commitment to its sustainability goals.

“We are committed to sustainability at Chemetall and have the ambitious goal of utilising 80% renewable electricity across all our sites globally in 2025. Operating our Langelsheim production site 100% on renewable electricity is an important milestone for us, as it is our third-largest production facility worldwide. The CO₂ reduction of approximately 620 tonnes per year means a significant reduction of our carbon footprint, and we will continue to improve it by adopting renewable energy sources. Contributing to a more sustainable future is a high priority for us as an organisation in general, and we can support our customers in reducing their environmental impacts as well. Especially our aerospace customers benefit from this initiative in Langelsheim, as it is one of our key production facilities for aerospace sealant technologies,” says Frank Naber, Senior Vice President of Chemetall.

With around 230 employees, Langelsheim is Chemetall’s largest production site in the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South America region, and the third largest globally. It serves as a key manufacturing hub for Chemetall’s aerospace solutions, including Naftoseal aircraft sealants, which are approved by major aircraft manufacturers and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers worldwide. In addition to sealants, the Langelsheim site produces corrosion protection agents, cleaning products, and a range of innovative solutions for metal surface treatment.

The switch to renewable electricity at Chemetall’s Langelsheim site is a key milestone in the company’s commitment to sourcing 80% of its electricity from renewable sources globally by 2025. This transition significantly contributes to reducing operational emissions and minimising climate impacts. Chemetall is dedicated to advancing sustainability through innovative surface treatment solutions that conserve resources, enhance safety, and promote future-ready chemistry—ultimately helping to protect ecosystems and preserve natural resources for future generations. By enabling its customers to improve their environmental performance, Chemetall actively supports the broader sustainability goals of both BASF and BASF Coatings.

Source: BASF