BASF (BAS) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
27 Feb, 2026Value chain and emissions profile
Operates long, multi-step value chains, selling products at every stage, with margins increasing significantly along the chain.
Reports emissions across the entire value chain, including Scope 1, 2, and 3, with detailed tracking and reduction targets.
Ten base chemical production technologies account for the majority of CO2 emissions, with targeted abatement strategies.
Climate targets and progress
Achieved over 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 1990, targeting net-zero by 2050.
Aims for 25% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 (vs. 2018) and 15% reduction in specific Scope 3.1 emissions (vs. 2022).
Operational excellence measures have cumulatively reduced CO2 emissions by over 1.4 million tons from 2016 to 2025.
Decarbonization technologies and renewable energy
Investing in eFurnace, water electrolysis, and methane pyrolysis demonstration plants for carbon abatement.
Constructing the world’s largest industrial heat pump for CO2-free steam generation, with commissioning expected in 2027.
Increased renewable energy share from less than 1% in 2020 to a projected >60% by 2030 and >75% by 2040.
Latest events from BASF
- EBITDA fell but net income and free cash flow rose, driven by cost savings and portfolio actions.BAS
Q4 2025 (Media)27 Feb 2026 - EBITDA fell, net income rose, and free cash flow improved amid volatile markets in 2025.BAS
Q4 202527 Feb 2026 - Sales and earnings fell amid margin pressure, but portfolio actions and buybacks boost resilience.BAS
Q3 2025 (Media)3 Feb 2026 - EBITDA stable at €2.0 billion despite sales decline; cost savings and guidance unchanged.BAS
Q2 20242 Feb 2026 - Targets €10–12bn EBITDA, €12bn+ returns, and green growth by 2028 with a focus on core businesses.BAS
CMD 2024 Day 120 Jan 2026 - Targets €12B in shareholder returns, €10–12B EBITDA, and accelerated green transformation.BAS
CMD 2024 Day 220 Jan 2026 - EBITDA before special items rose 5% to €1.62 billion, but free cash flow fell sharply.BAS
Q3 202418 Jan 2026 - Core business margins improved, but free cash flow and Surface Tech earnings declined sharply.BAS
Q3 2024 (Media)18 Jan 2026 - EBITDA and net income rose in 2024, with 2025 set for further growth and portfolio action.BAS
Q4 20247 Jan 2026