GHG Emissions, Industrial, Sourcing Renewables  -  February 21, 2025

BASF Coatings Deploys RE in North America

BASF’s Coatings division transitioned to 100% renewable electricity at its North American sites in Greenville, Ohio, and Blackman Township in Jackson County, Michigan, effective January 2025. 

The switch to renewable electricity will result in a reduction of more than 11,000 tons of CO2 emissions annually.

At its Greenville site, BASF Coatings produces resins, E-Coats and clearcoats, while the Blackman Township site specializes in surface treatment solutions for the Surface Treatment global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand.

By investing in renewable electricity, the company aims to minimize its environmental impact and enhance sustainability in its operations while supporting customers in reaching their sustainability targets. 

BASF Coatings announced that 17 sites operated by the company across all regions of the world rely on electricity generated from renewable sources. For customers sourcing from these sites, this means that their overall carbon footprint, also referred to as a "carbon backpack," is also reduced.

“Using renewable electricity is a key step that is empowering change for a sustainable today and tomorrow,” said Dr. Markus Piepenbrink, Head of Sustainability at BASF Coatings, in a statement. “This 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 our customers’ green transformation – such as thin film technologies or the usage of the mass balance approach.”