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The non-profit organization CDP has rated BASF as one of the world’s leading companies in the areas of forest and climate protection and sustainable water management.

BASF received an “A” rating in the categories of climate protection and forest protection and an “A-” rating for water security. This means that BASF achieved leadership status in all three categories.

Dr. Christoph Jaekel, Head of Corporate Sustainability at BASF, said, “This renewed recognition by CDP confirms our consistent commitment and the effectiveness of our sustainability strategy. BASF will continue to develop innovative solutions for its customers and pursue an ambitious agenda to contribute to a sustainable future.”

CDP represents over 640 investors with approximately $130 trillion in assets under management. Over 31,500 companies are called upon to report in one or more categories.

About 300 companies with a purchasing volume of $6.4 trillion require their suppliers to participate in CDP reporting. CDP data is also included in the assessments of leading rating agencies.

CDP scores are awarded annually on a scale from “A” to “D-”. Companies that provide no or insufficient information receive an “F” rating.

This year, as in the previous year, BASF received an “A-” rating for water security.

BASF is implementing sustainable water management at all Verbund sites and at production sites in water-stressed areas by 2030.

A CDP guideline stipulates that companies that manufacture products containing hazardous substances cannot receive an “A” in the water category.

The CDP assessment considers how transparently companies report on their water management activities and how they reduce risks. CDP also assesses product development of the companies evaluated can contribute to sustainable water management by their customers.