Chemetall Transition to 100% Renewable Electricity at Michigan Facility to Reduce CO2 Emissions

Chemetall Transition to 100% Renewable Electricity at Michigan Facility to Reduce CO2 Emissions

(IN BRIEF) Chemetall, part of BASF’s Coatings division, has transitioned its Blackman Township production facility in Michigan to 100% renewable electricity, marking a significant step in its sustainability efforts. Partnering with BASF Renewable Energy, the facility will use wind and solar energy, cutting approximately 950 tons of CO2 emissions annually. This initiative is part of Chemetall’s broader strategy to incorporate renewable energy across its global sites, with a focus on supporting its customers’ sustainability goals. The renewable energy supply is secured through Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (vPPAs), and the contract will be reviewed annually.

(PRESS RELEASE) LUDWIGSHAFEN, 12-Feb-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Chemetall, the global business unit of BASF’s Coatings division, has successfully transitioned its Blackman Township production facility in Jackson County, Michigan, USA, to a fully renewable electricity supply. In partnership with BASF Renewable Energy, this shift will utilize renewable resources such as wind and solar power, resulting in a substantial reduction of approximately 950 tons of CO2 emissions in 2025.

This move underscores Chemetall’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, as part of its broader efforts to adopt renewable energy across its 16 global production sites. Through Virtual Power Purchase Agreements (vPPAs), Chemetall will secure approximately 2,500 MWh of renewable electricity annually for its Blackman Township facility.

Frank Naber, Senior Vice President of Chemetall, emphasized the significance of this change: “Sustainability is at the heart of our operations, and this transition to 100% renewable electricity at Blackman Township is a critical step in reducing our carbon footprint. It is a major milestone in our commitment to help our customers reduce their environmental impact while advancing our own sustainability goals. We are proud to play our part in contributing to a more sustainable future.”

The partnership with BASF Renewable Energy will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure continuous progress in sustainability, with this transition marking an important milestone in the company’s efforts to promote a circular economy and support customers in their own sustainability ambitions.

About BASF’s Coatings division

The Coatings division of BASF is a global expert in the development, production and marketing of innovative and sustainable automotive OEM and refinish coatings, decorative paints as well as applied surface treatments for metal, plastic and glass substrates in a wide range of industries. We create advanced performance solutions and drive performance, design and new applications to meet our partners’ needs all over the world. BASF shares skills, knowledge and resources of interdisciplinary and global teams for the benefit of customers by operating a collaborative network of sites in Europe, North America, South America and Asia Pacific. In 2023, the Coatings division achieved global sales of about €4.4 billion.

Solutions beyond your imagination – Coatings by BASF. For more information about the Coatings division of BASF and its products, visit www.basf-coatings.com.

About BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 112,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €68.9 billion in 2023. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.

Media Contacts:

Jörg Zumkley
Media Relations BASF Coatings
+49 173 2001896
joerg.zumkley@basf.com

Mirko Kraus
Head of Global Communications Chemetall
+49 69 7165-3158/ +49 151 16846202
mirko.kraus@basf.com

SOURCE: BASF