BASF’s Coatings division has renewed its agreement to procure 100% renewable electricity at its automotive OEM coatings manufacturing operations in Shanghai, China. Through a combination of Renewable Direct Power Purchase (R-DPP), International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-REC), and other measures, the company says it will continue to power its BASF Shanghai Coatings Minhang and Caojing sites, as well as the BASF Coatings’ resin plant in Caojing, solely with green power.
Beyond using renewable electricity, BASF Coatings implements a range of initiatives, including both developing eco-efficient paint shop solutions and utilizing renewable raw materials.
“By harnessing 100% renewable electricity in our manufacturing process in China, we are helping the Chinese automotive industry reduce the product carbon footprint (PCF) of its vehicles and aiding each customer in reaching their sustainability targets,” stated Jack Zou, vice president, Global Key Account Management Asia Pacific OEMs, Global Automotive OEM Coatings at BASF.