The Chemetall site in Pinghu, China received an award from the Pinghu Dushan Port Economic Development and Ecological Environment Bureau for its commitment to sustainability. It is part of the Surface Treatment business unit of BASF Coating. Chemetall purchases green electricity and uses photovoltaic systems (2,500 m² of solar panels on the roof) to use 100% renewable electricity at the largest of Chemetall's global sites. The company estimates that these measures will reduce CO₂ emissions by around 2,700 tons. Chemetall aims to use 80% renewable electricity at all sites worldwide by 2025.
Ambitious sustainability target
"We have set ourselves an ambitious sustainability target for 2025. Making a contribution to a greener future is a top priority for us. The use of 100% renewable electricity at our largest plant in Pinghu is a significant milestone," says Frank Naber, Senior Vice President of Chemetall.
Global sustainability initiatives
Chemetall is gradually implementing initiatives worldwide to exploit all potential for reducing CO₂ emissions at its sites. The aim is to continuously improve the CO₂ footprint in line with the sustainability goals of BASF and BASF Coatings. In the Asia-Pacific region, Chemetall will therefore also increase its use of clean energy in Singapore by the end of 2025, following the sites in Pinghu and Melbourne, Australia. To this end, solar panels will be installed to supply electricity.