Help to make our journey towards NetZero go faster – in the chemical industry

The chemical industry is currently undergoing a massive transition as we move towards climate-neutrality. This shift is driving the upscaling of new technologies like the electrically heated steam-cracker furnace , which we are developing in partnership with 沙特基础工业公司 and 林德 , supported by the German Bundesministerium für Wirtschaft und Klimaschutz and the European Union. By using electricity from renewable sources instead of natural gas, the new technology has the potential to reduce CO2 emissions of one of the most energy-intensive production processes in the chemical industry by at least 90% compared to technologies commonly used today.

Our objective to be #NetZero2050 is also inspiring us at BASF to further develop our Verbund Infrastructure at our production sites to be more efficient through digitalization and automation. We are driving #CircularEcnomy by increasingly using recycled and renewable feedstocks, shaping new material cycles and creating new business models while shifting our energy supply to renewable energy. An excellent example of this is the HKZ wind park , the world's largest non-subsidized offshore wind park, which we are building in collaboration with Vattenfall and Allianz . When I saw the BASF logo on one of the turbines during my last visit it filled me with pride and showed me that we can make a difference in what we do.

Especially in Europe the chemical industry faces serious challenges. While driving the change towards climate neutrality and circular economy we have to cope with rising energy prices, increasing regulatory burdens and bureaucracy. All together this is challenging the industries’ international competitiveness. But as the chemical industry changes, it also offers an exciting workplace for passionate people who want to drive this transformation. The electrification of processes and digitalization are the two key levers of this change and counteract these challenges. As our work environment evolves, there are many chances for our teams to develop and explore new, interesting fields of work. Creative talents that bring fresh ideas and skills into the company are also in high demand. We started our journey to climate neutrality passionately. To completely transform our industry, it will take a marathon rather than a sprint. These are exciting times with new opportunities for you in the chemical industry of the future. You can be part of this journey and help to make the sustainability marathon a success.

I am incredibly proud of our BASF team, which is bringing us closer to our #NetZero2050 goal every day, worldwide. Our change makers bring many ideas to transform BASF to life. Check out some of these change makers on our website. (https://www.basf.com/global/en/who-we-are/change-for-climate/change-makers.html )

You too can be a change maker in the chemical industry. As a frontrunner within the industry, at BASF we offer interesting positions where you can grow personally and fully unfold your expertise and knowledge. With its incredible diversity of job and development opportunities, BASF allows you to continuously develop your career in very different areas, always within one company as I have experienced myself.

I have never regretted choosing the chemical industry for my career. I started as a researcher and then could develop my skills in new fields of work. It has always been interesting, and the current transformation excites me once again. I have always tried to be a change maker driven by a high interest in technology and science. The passion and energy that drove me in the beginning of my career are still present today. If you have this passion yourself, let it take you to new frontiers. If you want to create a sustainability impact with your work, this is the place to be.

#Change4Climate