BASF is the world’s leading chemical company: The Chemical Company.

With more than 112,000 employees, six Verbund sites and 376 additional production sites worldwide its serves customers and partners in almost all countries of the world.

In 2013, BASF posted sales of €74.0 billion and income before special items of approximately €7.2 billion.

The company combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through research and innovation, it supports customers in nearly every industry in meeting the current and future needs of society.

Arranged into five segments, 14 divisions bear operational responsibility and manage 66 global and regional business units. The divisions develop strategies for 86 strategic business units and are organised according to sectors or products.