The use of 100% renewable electricity is expected to reduce the CO2 emissions of up to 11,000 tons annually.
The Coatings division of the international specialty chemicals manufacturer BASF
has recently announced that it has successfully transitioned to 100% renewable electricity at its U.S. sites in Greenville (Ohio) and Blackman Township (Michigan). The switch to renewable energy sources is expected to provide a reduction of more than 11,000 tons of CO2 emissions
annually.
“Using renewable electricity is a key step that is empowering change for a sustainable today and tomorrow. The transformation in operations is another action driving our commitment to achieving our climate protection targets and making a difference. Additionally, we continuously innovate on CO2-reducing solutions to further support the green transition of our customers – such as thin film technologies or the usage of the mass balance approach,” has stated Markus Piepenbrink, responsible for the sustainability efforts of BASF Coatings.
At its Greenville facility, BASF Coatings produces resins, E-Coats and clearcoats, while the Blackman Township site is specialised in surface treatment solutions. By investing in renewable electricity, the company aims to minimise its environmental impact while supporting customers to reach their sustainability targets. Currently, seventeen plants operated by BASF globally rely on green electricity generated from renewable sources. For customers sourcing their products from these facilities, it means that their overall carbon footprint is reduced as well.
“The green transition to leveraging the full power of renewable electricity for our products not only enhances the sustainability contributions of our solutions, but also supports our customers in achieving their environmental goals. Beyond that, we are empowering the automotive industry to further reduce its carbon footprint,” has also added Jeffrey Jones, the vice-president of BASF Coatings in North America.