BASF Partners with Customers to Drive #OurPlasticsJourney Carbon Journey, Supporting Sustainable Innovation

Shanghai, China – April 20, 2026 – BASF is joining hands with customers and partners to advance #OurPlasticsJourney, strengthening its presence in China and Asia. Focusing on performance-driven innovation and co-creation with customers, BASF is targeting fast-growing sectors such as electric mobility, robotics, footwear, and advanced consumer and industrial applications. Leveraging its material expertise, backend integration advantages, and robust local production capabilities, BASF supports its customers' green transformation while actively exploring next-generation applications. Through high-end automation and the use of green energy, BASF is cultivating new quality productivity.

Andy Postlethwaite, Vice President of BASF and Head of the Performance Materials Division for Asia-Pacific, said: "Over the past three years, BASF has signed multiple Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) in Asia, many of which focus on the application of advanced materials in emerging fields. These collaborations reflect our long-term commitment to Asia and serve as strong evidence of our strategic approach that integrates performance, sustainability, and co-creation with customers, jointly driving our strong growth in the Chinese market in recent years."

BASF Showcases Next-Generation Solutions at CHINAPLAS 2026

At CHINAPLAS 2026, BASF will showcase a series of innovative solutions and co-creation outcomes, reflecting its performance-driven innovation philosophy. Collaborative cases with partners such as Weilan New Energy Technology, Niber Technologies, and Clarks demonstrate how high-performance and sustainable materials jointly empower design innovation, enhance user experience, and unlock new market opportunities.

With performance, sustainability, and co-creation as the pillars, covering the entire lifecycle from the initial material design.

"#"OurPlasticsJourney" Carbon Quest" spans the entire lifecycle of plastics - from material design and manufacturing, to usage and recycling, balancing performance, sustainability, and economic viability.

Since 2024, BASF's sustainable product portfolio has increased by approximately 30% to 60%, depending on product lines and specific customer needs.

This model is realized through close technical collaboration, rapid prototyping, and sustainable design. Meanwhile, BASF continues to strengthen its investments in local production, R&D, and technical capabilities in Asia, further accelerating innovation and better addressing the needs of Chinese customers.

Visitors to CHINAPLAS 2026 can also participate in the concurrent activities organized by BASF:

April 21: #OurPlasticsJourney: BASF Elastollan® TPU "Making-Using-Cycling"

Green New Journey (Special Session on "Green Carbon Reduction Solutions" by the Organizers of Yashi at Booth 2.2J80)

April 23: High-Performance Engineering Plastic Solution for Cooling Circuits (Yatsy Organizers’ Tech Stage – “Plastic Solutions for Automotive Applications” Session, Booth No. 2.2J80)

To learn more about BASF at CHINAPLAS 2026, please visit:https://chinaplas.basf.com/ 

Regarding BASF

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. Our ambitious goal is to be the chemical company of choice for our customers as they transition to a greener future. We combine economic success with social responsibility and environmental protection. BASF operates globally.

Approximately 108,000 employees, contributing to the success of customers in almost every country and across all industries. In our business, "core business"

Including chemicals, materials, industrial solutions, and nutrition & care business segments, "autonomous businesses" include surface technologies and agricultural solutions. BASF's global sales in 2025 are projected to be approximately €60 billion. BASF shares are listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (BAS) and traded in the U.S. securities market in the form of American Depositary Receipts (BASFY). For more information, please visit

www.basf.com