In China, BASF Facilitates the Procurement of 100% Renewable Electricity for Automotive OEM Coatings Plants.

BASF's Coatings division has successfully renewed its agreement to source 100% renewable electricity for its automotive OEM coatings manufacturing operations in Shanghai, China. By utilizing a combination of Renewable Direct Power Purchase (R-DPP), International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC), and other initiatives, the company will continue to power its BASF Shanghai Coatings Minhang and Caojing sites, as well as the BASF Coatings resin plant in Caojing, exclusively with green energy.

The agreement highlights BASF Coatings' commitment to helping its automotive OEM customers enhance their environmental footprint and reinforces its goal to be a responsible and forward-thinking partner for automotive manufacturers. "BASF Coatings' unwavering commitment to sustainability is reflected in every drop of coating we produce. By harnessing 100% renewable electricity in our manufacturing process in China, we are helping the Chinese automotive industry reduce the product carbon footprint (PCF) of its vehicles and aiding each customer in reaching their sustainability targets. We are not just a high-quality automotive coatings provider; we are the automotive industry’s preferred partner in its sustainability journey in China," stated Jack Zou, Vice President, Global Key Account Management Asia Pacific OEMs, Global Automotive OEM Coatings at BASF.

The Coatings division of BASF is committed to making substantial and impactful contributions to the UN Sustainable Development Goal "Climate Action" and China's carbon reduction ambitions, with the goal of leading the industry's transformation towards a more sustainable future. The company is proud to be a pioneer in the industry in its implementation of renewable electricity in all aspects of its operations. BASF Coatings implements a diverse array of initiatives in addition to utilising renewable electricity. These include the continuous enhancement of energy and resource efficiency in production, the utilisation of renewable raw materials, and the development of eco-efficient paintshop solutions. BASF Coatings is not only fulfilling the needs of the present, but also establishing the foundation for a sustainable future.

Source : BASF