Petrochemicals

Biomass Balance Approach

Reduce CO2 emissions and save fossil raw materials in the production of styrenic foams

With the  REDcert-certified biomass balance (BMB) approach, fossil resources needed to produce the styrenic foams can be replaced 100% by renewable raw materials. This production method saves valuable resources while reducing the CO2 impact. The biomass-balanced products Styropor® BMB, Neopor® BMB and Styrodur® BMB protect the environment and climate without sacrificing the usual quality: This is because they are unchanged from their fossil counterparts in terms of formulation and properties.

     
All product properties important to you are retained

  • Lower Carbon footprint
  • Lower CO2 impact
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
  • Derived from renewable feedstocks
  • Saving fossil resources

Sustainable Construction with Neopor® BMB

The use of renewable raw materials reduces the carbon footprint of Neopor® BMB by 90% compared to traditionally produced Neopor®.

The central CO2 saving of Neopor® results during its many years of use as insulation boards on the facade, reducing the energy required to heat or cool buildings and thus simultaneously reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Sustainable Packaging with Styropor® BMB

During the production of Styropor® BMB the emissions of greenhouse gases are reduced by approximately 80%.

Biomass Balance Approach
Biomass balance approach
The innovative method that promotes the use of renewable raw materials in production.
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The Mass Balance Approach
We continue to rely on the mass balance approach in our production: many BASF value chains begin in synthesis gas plants or steam crackers.