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Lupranat® ZERO

Climate change is the greatest challenge of our time. That is why we are committed to the European Green Deal and are striving to reach its target of net-zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, by 2030 BASF aims to reduce CO2 emissions by 25 percent compared to 2018. The product carbon footprint (PCF) of each BASF product thus plays an important role and creates the necessary transparency in relation to the associated greenhouse gas emissions. 

Our biggest step towards sustainability to date: the launch of the first isocyanate with a zero carbon footprint—Lupranat® ZERO. Due to its net-zero emissions, it is taking on a pioneering role in the market. 
"Our customers are becoming increasingly concerned about climate protection. By using Lupranat® ZERO, our customers can sustainably reduce their carbon footprint and thus make an active contribution to climate protection while enjoying the same high product quality.” 
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Dr. Ramkumar Dhruva, President Monomers BASF

Our achievings 

Initially, Lupranat® ZERO is available for the product specification M 70 R, which is used for the production of MDI polyisocyanurate boards (PIR or polyiso) and rigid polyurethane foam for the thermal insulation of buildings. This is of particular interest to the construction and automotive industries. But it can also benefit the furniture industry as well as architects, organizations, and governments.

 

Next steps 

BASF is expanding its portfolio of climate-friendly products such as methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) and introducing Lupranat® ZERO (net-zero emissions, renewable origin, and renewable energy), the first greenhouse gas-neutral isocyanate. Lupranat® ZERO has a balance sheet cradle-to-gate PCF of zero. 

 

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Lupranat ZERO - Fachkraft mit Schutzausrüstung an Anlage

What does the cradle-to-gate mean? 

A cradle-to-gate PCF encompasses all the processes from the extraction of raw materials through the manufacture of precursors and the production of the end product to the point at which it leaves the company. A cradle-to-grave PCF encompasses the product’s entire life cycle, including emissions during the use phase and at the end of the product’s life. 

Product Carbon Footprint (PCF)

In general, the PCF encompasses the total greenhouse gas emissions caused by a product in the different phases of its life cycle (cradle to grave). At BASF, the PCF is cradle to gate. For example, if biomass is used to manufacture products, the carbon bound in the biomass reduces the partial carbon footprint. The originally calculated carbon footprint can be reduced to zero or even below zero by including the biogenic carbon in the product. BASF products with a carbon footprint of zero (or less than zero) are referred to as net-zero products. The calculation of the partial carbon footprint generally excludes the use of external compensation measures. The zero portfolio has a mass-balanced approach based on chemical origin, meaning that fossil raw materials are replaced by sustainably certified renewable resources. This allows the net footprint to be significantly reduced compared to our conventional products. 

Contact: 

E-Mail: Pu4sustainability@basf.com

Good to know

How do I find the right partner for sustainably certified renewable raw materials? 

Existing customers who already use our raw materials will be informed about the respective sustainably certified renewable raw materials by the responsible BASF contact persons. New customers can get advice on which raw materials are suitable for their individual areas of application. 

 How does all of this differ from the competition? 

The BASF Verbund offers the same products, but in a more sustainable way—thanks to our optimally networked and efficient production and value chain. 

Which legal requirements do I have to observe? 

BASF supports the objectives of the Green Deal as well as Europe’s goal to become climate neutral by 2050 and to pursue a strong industrial policy. The chemical industry is a key strategic value chain for Europe and the cornerstone for a low-carbon future. Our materials and innovations, such as insulation materials for energy-efficient homes and batteries for e-mobility, are essential for strengthening climate protection efforts. Industrial transformation of the chemical sector requires an innovation-driven approach. This means maintaining global competitiveness, scaling low-carbon process innovations based on climate-friendly energy sources, and ensuring that an integrated EU policy framework enables this transition in a timely and orderly manner. 

Certified Sustainability

The certification of the PCF calculation by TÜV NORD (German technical inspection authority) has been successfully completed. “We have checked the calculation of the PCF of Lupranat ZERO M 70 R in detail and are now pleased to be able to confirm it for the first time,” says Delia Carls, auditor at TÜV NORD. At the raw material level, certification by “REDcert2 ” is available to our customers. In this way, we guarantee that recyclable raw materials have been fed into the Verbund production. This includes the link between the recycled raw materials used in Ludwigshafen and the mainstream products produced in Ludwigshafen and Antwerp. As a result, customers and BASF can manufacture a wide range of products in a more sustainable way. Our production is based on green energy sources with proof of renewable energy origin. This supports our goal of reaching net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050. In addition, we are saving fossil resources. 

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What else do we aim to achieve?

Following the successful launch of Lupranat ZERO M 70 R, further variants of the product will be added to the portfolio.

 


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