BASF Risk Report

⚖️ Legal & Regulatory

BASF is currently facing several legal and regulatory challenges, including lawsuits and compliance risks. A significant lawsuit involves accusations against Berkshire's Duracell for allegedly stealing battery secrets, potentially leading to substantial financial implications. Additionally, BASF is dealing with regulatory scrutiny related to pollution concerns at various sites.

• BASF sued Berkshire's Duracell over lithium-ion battery secrets on 🗓 2025-04-09.
• BASF faces a lawsuit involving Celanese, Clariant, Orbia, and Westlake over alleged ethylene price collusion, filed on 🗓 2025-01-28.
• Environmental groups achieved a public health assessment for BASF's Wyandotte site pollution, as reported on 🗓 2024-12-10.
• The EPA warned of potential delays in Detroit River cleanup due to ongoing BASF pollution on 🗓 2024-12-04.
• BASF was part of major PFAS settlements approved by a judge on 🗓 2024-11-27.

👥 Labor & Workforce

BASF has experienced workforce reductions over the past year, with a noticeable decline in its overall headcount. These reductions reflect ongoing efforts to streamline operations and adjust to market conditions.

• BASF's workforce shrunk by -6.94% over the past 12 months.
• In the last 6 months, headcount decreased by -4.36%.

🏗️ Operational & Business Continuity

Operational challenges at BASF include issues related to pollution management at various facilities, which could impact business continuity. High-profile events, such as explosions and pollution complaints, also suggest risks to ongoing operations.

• An explosion at BASF's largest chemical plant in Germany injured 14 people on 🗓 2024-07-29.
• Michigan regulators requested BASF's plan to halt Detroit River pollution on 🗓 2025-03-27.

📜 Innovation & R&D

BASF continues to emphasize innovation and R&D, contributing significant sales from its new products. The company announced several partnerships and innovations, showcasing its commitment to growth through technological advancement.

• BASF introduced Invigor GOLD, a breakthrough innovation in canola seed, on 🗓 2025-06-25.
• BASF and Baolong formed a strategic partnership for automotive materials R&D on 🗓 2025-03-05.
• BASF generated approximately €11 billion in sales from innovations last year, reported on 🗓 2025-03-25.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

There is no notable news or information regarding awards or recognition for BASF in the provided data.