BASF SE 2006 AR2
The report highlights BASF's financial and operational performance for the fiscal year 2006, a record year with sales increasing by 23% to €52.6 billion. The company completed major strategic acquisitions, including Engelhard Corp., Degussa's construction chemicals business, and Johnson Polymer, to strengthen its portfolio against cyclicality. In terms of sustainability, BASF reported progress toward its 2012 environmental goals, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 12.4% per metric ton of sales product since 2002. The company also expanded its research and development activities, investing €1.277 billion with a focus on five growth clusters, including energy management and plant biotechnology.
Company: BASF SE
Sector: Manufacturing
Country: Germany
Year: 2006
Type: AR2
Pages: 172
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BASF SE
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The report highlights BASF's financial and operational performance for the fiscal year 2006, a record year with sales increasing by 23% to €52.6 billion. The company completed major strategic acquisitions, including Engelhard Corp., Degussa's construction chemicals business, and Johnson Polymer, to strengthen its portfolio against cyclicality. In terms of sustainability, BASF reported progress toward its 2012 environmental goals, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 12.4% per metric ton of sales product since 2002. The company also expanded its research and development activities, investing €1.277 billion with a focus on five growth clusters, including energy management and plant biotechnology.
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Report Year
2006
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2006 - Dec 31, 2006
Fiscal Year
2006
Type
Annual Report with Sustainability Disclosures
Language
English
Pages
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