BASF joined the World Plastics Council (WPC), a global organization of key leaders in the plastics industry. The WPC promotes industry topics of global relevance like the responsible use of plastics, efficient waste management and solutions to marine littering.
“Doing business in a sustainable manner is an integral part of BASF’s strategy and has been a central inspiration already since its foundation. For example, using by-products of one plant as raw materials for another does limit waste generation and increase efficiency. This Verbund principle is part of BASF’s identity,” explained Raimar Jahn, President Performance Materials, BASF.
“Additionally, we are involved in initiatives addressing global challenges and engaging entire value chains such as Operation Clean Sweep®. We implement this international program designed to retain plastic pellets from getting lost in the environment,” said Jahn, representing BASF at the WPC’s 2017 General Assembly in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. “Joining the WPC is a way to be further involved in creating a world that provides a viable future with enhanced quality of life for everyone.”
Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, Executive Vice President, Petrochemicals SABIC and Chairman of WPC welcomed BASF as new member to help in WPC’s global efforts to deliver sustainable outcomes for the plastics industry, and for society.
