Sustainability

Biomass balance

Our biomass balance (BMB) approach for more sustainable coatings, adhesives, construction and fiber bonding materials is an innovative drop-in solution. It empowers our customers to reduce their carbon footprints by up to 100%* – without requiring any reformulations or changes to existing manufacturing processes.

*Taking biogenic CO₂ savings into account.

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In the BMB approach, renewable resources, such as bionaphtha or biomethane derived from organic waste, and crops or vegetable oils are used as feedstock in the initial steps of chemical production for our dispersions and construction additives. The amount of biobased feedstock is then allocated to specific products sold by means of a certified method. Biomass-balanced solutions help significantly reduce CO₂ emissions and save fossil resources – without compromising performance.

Recognized standards for certification

BASF’s biomass-balanced products are certified according to recognized standards: International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC Plus) or the certification scheme of REDcert, the organization for sustainably produced biomass (REDcert²).

Certified production

For our dispersions and construction additives, our production sites in Ludwigshafen and Trostberg (Germany), Hamina (Finland), Heerenveen (Netherlands), Castellbisbal and Tarragona (Spain) are all officially certified to produce BMB products.

To explore specific solutions for your products, please get in touch with your BASF account manager.

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BASF at Interpack 2026: Adhesives for modern packaging concepts

BASF and its European distribution organization BTC Europe will present their broad portfolio for the packaging industry at the international trade fair interpack in hall 10, booth A 44. The focus will be on material solutions, product innovations and recycling‑friendly adhesive systems for the packaging industry.

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Ways to reduce your carbon emissions

Discover practical strategies to reduce your organization’s carbon emissions. Get insights on GHG Protocol, Scope 1–3, and low-carbon product solutions.

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Meeting the growing demand: BASF production sites in Heerenveen and Trostberg receive biomass balance certifications

Biomass balanced products (BMB products) support the transition to a circular economy for both BASF and our customers. Two additional production sites for dispersions and construction additives have now been certified.

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Sustainability meets Adhesives

Safe and sustainable chemicals are key to reducing emissions and enabling circularity. The adhesive industry needs to move quickly, due to a rising number of upcoming regulations emanating from the European Green Deal. BASF can help you navigate these dynamics – with its adhesive chemistry, application, and regulations expertise.

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Biomass Balance Solutions for Architectural Coatings and Construction

Our biomass balance solutions help reduce the carbon footprint of your products, giving you the opportunity to create additional value for your customers. Discover how our partners Barbot, San Marco and Uzin Utz made biomass balance a success.

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