GRI and Global Compact Index The guidelines organize topic-specific standards into three categories: economic, environmental and social. Within the specific standard disclosures, each indicator is allocated to the material topics. Topic-specific Standards Link Page Comment Global Compact-Principles SDG Economic GRI 201: Economic Performance GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary The BASF Group 20-22Value-Based Management 28Working at BASF 42Energy and climate protection 104 7,8,9 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components The BASF Group 20-22Value-Based Management 28Working at BASF 42Energy and climate protection 104 1 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach The BASF Group 20-22Value-Based Management 28Working at BASF 42Energy and climate protection 104 GRI 201-1 Direct economic value generated and distributed Value Added 2017 CoverWorking at BASF: Training 43Working at BASF: Personell Expenses 46 2, 5, 7, 8, 9 GRI 201-2 Financial implications and other risks and opportunities due to climate change Energy and climate protection: Strategy 104 We comprehensively report on the results in the climate protection questionnaire of the CDP. 7 13 GRI 201-3 Defined benefit plan obligations and other retirement plans Working at BASF: Personell Expenses 46The BASF Group business year: Net assets 56The BASF Group business year: Financial position 57Consolidated Financial Statements: Accounting treatment of pension provisions 164Consolidated Financial Statements: Balance Sheet BASF Group 170 GRI 201-4 Financial assistance received from government In 2017, BASF did not receive any government grants. No public sectors hold any major shares in BASF. BASF is involved in future research projects that are also supported by the government. GRI 202: Market Presence GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary The BASF Group 20-22Working at BASF 42 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components The BASF Group 20-22Working at BASF 42 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach The BASF Group 20-22Working at BASF 42 GRI 202-1 Ratios of standard entry level wage by gender compared to local minimum wage The indicator is not industry-relevant. As an employer in the chemical industry, BASF typically recruits highly qualified employees. Their compensation is based on objective criteria worldwide, especially the employees' position, their individual performance and BASF's success. 6 1, 5, 8 GRI 202-2 Proportion of senior management hired from the local community BASF as globally operative company strives for further internationalization in the area of Senior Executives and wants to recruit across different countries and sites in a more consequent way. 6 8 GRI 203: Indirect Economic Impacts GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary The BASF Group 20-22Integration of sustainability 29Working at BASF 42 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components The BASF Group 20-22Integration of sustainability 29Working at BASF 42 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach The BASF Group 20-22Integration of sustainability 29Working at BASF 42 GRI 203-1 Infrastructure investments and services supported Value Added 2017 CoverCorporate strategy: Business expansion in emerging markets 25Working at BASF: Training 43Integration of sustainability: Societal acceptance: Graphic: BASF Group 2017 donations, sponsorship and own projects in 2017 30 2, 5, 7, 9, 11 GRI 203-2 Significant indirect economic impacts Integration of sustainability: Measuring value added by sustainability and harnessing business opportunities 31Working at BASF: Training 43Raw materials: Mineral raw materials 96 1, 2, 3, 8, 10, 17 GRI 204: Procurement Practices GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Suppliers 93 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Suppliers 93 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Suppliers 93 GRI 204-1 Proportion of spending on local suppliers Suppliers: Worldwide procurement 93 There are no specific guidelines for local procurement for BASF: In order to ensure local supply security, raw materials must be purchased where they are available around the globe. Local providers for technical goods and services have competitive advantages due to their location."Local" means that we purchase from suppliers that are located in the same region as the procuring Group company (as per BASF definition).Thereof 90 % are locally sourced. 12 GRI 205: Anti-Corruption GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Compliance: Compliance program and Code of Conduct 135 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Compliance: Compliance program and Code of Conduct 135 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Compliance: Compliance program and Code of Conduct 135 GRI 205-1 Operations assessed for risks related to corruption Compliance: Monitoring adherence to our Compliance principles 136 Due to BASF's matrix structure, the number of the audited business sites is not a control-related indicator. Entire business divisions, which can comprise numerous or only a few sites, are audited as part of our compliance audits. Our corporate audits focus on compliance issues, ensuring compliance worldwide in our business processes. 10 16 GRI 205-2 Communication and training about anti-corruption policies and procedures Compliance: Compliance program and Code of Conduct 135Compliance: Monitoring adherence to our Compliance principles 136 All employees are instructed on the contents of our Code of Conduct upon joining the company. They are obligated to attend refresher trainings every three years.In addition, all leaders and non-tariff employees confirm their adherence to our Code of Conduct every year. The members of the controlling body are informed about the contents of our code of conduct.The entire Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE is obligated to adhere to our Code of Conduct as per contract.Contractors of BASF are also informed about our requirements.All important business partners, especially our suppliers and sales partners, are informed about our compliance principles and are obligated to their adherence. Based on the global guideline "Business Partner Due Diligence" introduced in 2015, all of our sales partners are audited in regard to compliant behavior. 10 16 GRI 205-3 Confirmed incidents of corruption and actions taken Compliance: Monitoring adherence to our Compliance principles 136 10 16 GRI 206: Anti-Competitive Behavior 2017 GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Compliance: Compliance program and Code of Conduct 135 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Compliance: Compliance program and Code of Conduct 135 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Compliance: Compliance program and Code of Conduct 135 GRI 206-1 Legal actions for anti-competitive behavior, anti-trust, Consolidated Financial Statements: Risks from litigation and claims 221 Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 16 Environmental GRI 301: Materials GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary The BASF Group: sites and Verbund 21Raw materials 95Energy and climate protection 104 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components The BASF Group: sites and Verbund 21Raw materials 95Energy and climate protection 104 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach The BASF Group: sites and Verbund 21Raw materials 95Energy and climate protection 104 GRI 301-1 Materials used by weight or volume Raw materials 95 Due to our diverse procurement portfolio, such a key figure (weight or volume) does not represent information relevant for steering purposes. 7, 8 8, 12 GRI 301-2 Recycled input materials used Raw materials: Renewable resources 95 8 8, 12 GRI 301-3 Reclaimed products and their packaging materials Due to BASF's product portfolio, this indicator is not relevant since most of the products are sold as bulk products. The respective legal regulations are applicable for the packages used. In addition to the dual system for the return of packages from domestic goods, in Germany, for example, the return and recycling of industrial or commercial packages through return companies is organized specifically for the individual fraction of the packaging materials (plastics, steel, etc.). We want to offer our customers efficient disposing methods, which are professionally and responsibly performed, for all packages used. This is why we inform, for example, about the companies that are available for returning and recycling industrial packages. 8, 12 GRI 302: Energy GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Energy and climate protection 104 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Energy and climate protection: Strategy 104 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Energy and climate protection: Strategy 104 GRI 302-1 Energy consumption within the organization Energy and climate protection: Graphic: Energy supply of the BASF Group 2017 106 Each site around the globe reports on environmental protection, safety, security and health protection in accordance with the reporting requirements defined in the Responsible Care Management System.Sold energy is included in the energy balance; a separate indication is not considered necessary. 7, 8 7, 8, 12, 13 GRI 302-2 Energy consumption outside of the organization Scope 3 is explained based on the carbon footprint, which includes the total energy used. 8 7, 8, 12, 13 GRI 302-3 Energy intensity Energy and climate protection: Table: Key indicators for Energy and climate protection in BASF operations excluding Oil & Gas 107 See GRI 302-1 – Calculation of energy efficiency 8 7, 8, 12, 13 GRI 302-4 Reduction of energy consumption Energy and climate protection: Global goals and measures 105Energy and climate protection: Energy supply and climate protection 106Energy and climate protection: Corporate Carbon Footprint and climate protection products 107 See GRI 302-1 – Calculation of energy efficiencyThe year 2002 was selected as the baseline for the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions; since then, complete global information regarding this topic has been provided. 8, 9 7, 8, 12, 13 GRI 302-5 Reductions in energy requirements of products and services Energy and climate protection: Global goals and measures 105Energy and climate protection: Table: Key indicators for Energy and climate protection in BASF operations excluding Oil & Gas 107Energy and climate protection: Corporate Carbon Footprint and climate protection products 107 8, 9 7, 8, 12, 13 GRI 303: Water GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Water 108 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Water 108 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Water 108 GRI 303-1 Water withdrawal by source Water: Graphic: Water in the BASF Group 2017 109 Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System. 7, 8 6 GRI 303-2 Water sources significantly affected by withdrawal of water Water: Graphic: Water in the BASF Group 2017 109 Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System. 8 6 GRI 303-3 Water recycled and reused Water: Graphic: Water in the BASF Group 2017 109 Standards, methods and assumptions are defined in the reporting requirements in the Responsible Care Management System. 8 6, 8, 12 GRI 304: Biodiversity GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Responsible Care Management System 97 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Responsible Care Management System 97 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Responsible Care Management System 97 GRI 304-1 Operational sites owned, leased, managed in, or adjacent to, protected areas and areas of high biodiversity value outside protected areas In the past years, BASF has analyzed data about sites in or bordering on protected areas as well as possible major impact on the protected areas annually. The results showed that no further evaluations are necessary since no relevant impact was identified. In case of changes in the site portfolio, e.g., due to investments or acquisitions, we audit the respective impact as part of the standardized evaluation process. GRI 304-2 Significant impacts of activities, products, and services In the past years, BASF has analyzed data about sites in or bordering on protected areas as well as possible major impact on the protected areas annually. The results showed that no further evaluations are necessary since no relevant impact was identified. In case of changes in the site portfolio, e.g., due to investments or acquisitions, we audit the respective impact as part of the standardized evaluation process. GRI 304-3 Habitats protected or restored Raw materials: Renewable resources 95 8 6, 14, 15 GRI 304-4 IUCN Red List species and national conservation list species with habitats in areas affected by operations In the past years, BASF has analyzed data about sites in or bordering on protected areas as well as possible major impact on the protected areas annually. The results showed that no further evaluations are necessary since no relevant impact was identified. In case of changes in the site portfolio, e.g., due to investments or acquisitions, we audit the respective impact as part of the standardized evaluation process. GRI 305: Emissions GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Responsible Care Management System 97Energy and climate protection: Introduction 104Energy and climate protection: Strategy 104 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Responsible Care Management System 97Energy and climate protection: Introduction 104Energy and climate protection: Strategy 104 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Responsible Care Management System 97Energy and climate protection: Introduction 104Energy and climate protection: Strategy 104 GRI 305-1 Direct (Scope 1) GHG emissions Energy and climate protection: Table: Greenhouse gas emissions of the BASF Group after Greenhouse Gas Protocol 105Energy and climate protection: Graphic: Greenhouse gas emissions along the BASF value chain 2017 107 The global goal has been defined for BASF operations excl. oil & gas, to ensure a better comparability of operations, measures for improvements and impact of corporate steering within the chemicals business. Moreover, this approach prevents that the low emission intensity of the oil & gas operations meliorates the outcome for the chemical operations 7, 8 3, 12,13, 14, 15 GRI 305-2 Energy indirect (Scope 2) GHG emissions Energy and climate protection: Table: Greenhouse gas emissions of the BASF Group after Greenhouse Gas Protocol 105Energy and climate protection: Graphic: Greenhouse gas emissions along the BASF value chain 2017 107 The BASF Report shows Scope 2 emissions according to the location-based approach. In 2017, Scope 2 emissions according to the market-based approach were 4,517 million metric tons of CO2. 7, 8 3, 12,13, 14, 15 GRI 305-3 Other indirect (Scope 3) GHG emissions Energy and climate protection: Graphic: Greenhouse gas emissions along the BASF value chain 2017 107 7, 8 3, 12,13, 14, 15 GRI 305-4 GHG emissions intensity Energy and climate protection: Graphic: Reduction of Greenhouse gas emissions per metric ton of sales product in BASF operations excluding Oil & Gas 104 We report on the types of GHG emissions, which were included in the emissions intensity (Scope 1 + Scope 2). 8 13, 14, 15 GRI 305-5 Reduction of GHG emissions Energy and climate protection: Table: Key indicators for Energy and climate protection in BASF operations excluding Oil & Gas 105Energy and climate protection: Corporate Carbon Footprint and climate protection products 107 We report on the types of GHG emissions, which were included in the emissions intensity (Scope 1 + Scope 2). 8, 9 13, 14, 15 GRI 305-6 Emissions of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) Air and soil: Emissions to air 110 The calculation is made according to the substances described in the reporting requirements (based on the Montreal Protocol). 7, 8 3, 12, 13 GRI 305-7 Nitrogen oxides (NOX), sulfur oxides (SOX), and other significant air emissions Air and soil: Table: Emissions to air 110 The calculation is made according to the methods described in the reporting requirements and includes CO, NOx, SOx, NMVOCs, PM, NH3 and other inorganic substances 7, 8 3, 12,13, 14, 15 GRI 306: Effluents and Waste GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Responsible Care Management System 97 Transportation and storage 103 Water: Strategy 108 Air and soil: Management of waste and contaminated sites 110 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Responsible Care Management System 97 Transportation and storage 103 Water: Strategy 108 Air and soil: Management of waste and contaminated sites 110 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Responsible Care Management System 97 Transportation and storage 103 Water: Strategy 108 Air and soil: Management of waste and contaminated sites 110 GRI 306-1 Water discharge by quality and destination Responsible Care Management System 97Water: Global goal and measures 108Water: Graphic: Water in the BASF Group 2017 109 8 3, 6, 12, 14 GRI 306-2 Waste by type and disposal method Air and soil: Management of waste and contaminated sites 110Air and soil: Table: Emissions to air 110 8 3, 6, 12 GRI 306-3 Significant spills Production: Process safety 99Transportation and storage: Transportation incidents 103 In 2017 we recorded three transportation incidents with product spillage in excess of 200 kilograms of dangerous goods outside the perimeters of BASF sites. None of these transportation incidents resulted in a substantial impact on the environment.Emissions incidents from production are recorded and included in the KPI on Process Safety Incidents in the “Production” chapter. 8 3, 6,12, 14, 15 GRI 306-4 Transport of hazardous waste Air and soil: Management of waste and contaminated sites 110Air and soil: Table: Emissions to air 110 We provide for proper waste disposal. Either we dispose of hazardous waste ourselves or hire external service providers. We regularly audit these service providers; this is why we do not report on this indicator. 8 3, 12 GRI 306-5 Water bodies affected by water discharges and/or runoff Water: Global goal and measures 108 At sites that have implemented sustainable water management according to the EWS standard, no significant impact on biodiversity has been identified. 8 15, 6 GRI 307: Environmental Compliance GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Responsible Care Management System 97 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Responsible Care Management System 97 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Responsible Care Management System 97 GRI 307-1 Non-compliance with environmental laws and regulations Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 8 16 GRI 308: Supplier Environmental Assessment GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Suppliers 93 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Suppliers 93 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Suppliers 93 GRI 308-1 New suppliers that were screened using environmental criteria Suppliers: What we expect from our suppliers 93Suppliers: Evaluating our suppliers 94 In 2017, we surveyed around 6467 new suppliers for raw materials, technical goods and services on the topics of environmental protection, compliance with human rights, labor and social standards as well as antidiscrimination and anticorruption in Asia and South America. This represents around 80% of our new suppliers in the regions Asia and South America. 8 GRI 308-2 Negative environmental impacts in the supply chain and actions taken Suppliers: What we expect from our suppliers 93Suppliers: Evaluating our suppliers 94Suppliers: Audit results 94Raw materials: Renewable resources 95 Due to severe deficiencies in the areas of environmental protection, safety, security and health protection, one business relation with a supplier was terminated. 355 suppliers were asked for improvements in these areas, representing around 56% of all suppliers audited in 2017. 8 Social GRI 401: Employment GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Working at BASF 42 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Working at BASF 42 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Working at BASF 42 GRI 401-1 New employee hires and employee turnover Working at BASF: Competition for talents 43 We report the total number of new hires and the early turnover rate (within the first three years), both by region since these are our internal control-related indicators. New hires depend on qualification and suitability; age is irrelevant. 6 5, 8 GRI 401-2 Benefits provided to full-time employees that are not provided to temporary or part-time employees Working at BASF: Compensation and benefits 46 We hire only few temporary employees compared with our total number of employees worldwide. All kinds of benefits that we provide in Germany are due to full-time as well as part-time employees. 8 GRI 401-3 Parental leave Working at BASF: Balancing personal and professional life 46 At our worldwide largest Verbund site in particular, we provide a wide range of opportunities to combine our employees' careers with family and personal life (e.g., flexible working hours, part-time employment, "LuMit" and childcare). These are important measures to promote the family role model of women and men. We create the prerequisites for employees to make use of their legal claim of parental leave. More detailed indications are not relevant with regard to steering processes. 6 5, 8 GRI 402: Labor Management Relations GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Working at BASF 42 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Working at BASF 42 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Working at BASF 42 GRI 402-1 Minimum notice periods regarding operational changes Working at BASF: Dialog with employee representatives 47 The basis of our actions is complying with national laws and exceeding this. We also adhere to the applicable periods of notice that are based on national laws or local collective agreements. 3 8 GRI 403: Occupational Health and Safety GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Responsible Care Management System 97Production: Strategy 98-100 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Responsible Care Management System 97Production: Strategy 98-100 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Responsible Care Management System 97Production: Strategy 98-100 GRI 403-1 Workers representation in formal joint management–worker health and safety committees Responsible Care Management System 97 The occupational safety and health protection specifications are agreed on with employee representatives in Ludwigshafen. Guidelines for the global workforce are developed based on these. 8 GRI 403-2 Types of injury and rates of injury, occupational diseases, lost days, and absenteeism, and number of work-related fatalities Production: Occupational safety 98 Lost working days and the absence rate are not parameters relevant for steering purposes to evaluate the occupational safety performance since these parameters can only be partially influenced by BASF due to, for example, regional laws. We do not differentiate between individual employee categories (e.g., gender) due to reasons of non-discrimination. 3, 8 GRI 403-3 Workers with high incidence or high risk of diseases related to their occupation Production: Health protection 100 3, 8 GRI 403-4 Health and safety topics covered in formal agreements with trade unions Responsible Care Management System 97 The occupational safety and health protection specifications are agreed on with employee representatives in Ludwigshafen. Guidelines for the global workforce are developed based on these. 8 GRI 404: Training and Education GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Working at BASF 42 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Working at BASF 42 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Working at BASF 42 GRI 404-1 Average hours of training per year per employee Working at BASF: Learning and development 44 In 2017 each employee spent an average of 2,0 days on further training.The relevant parameters are further training days, not hours. Training needs are determined as part of individual development of the employees, and are not dependent on age or gender. The BASF Group-wide uniform system for further training is applicable for all employees. 6 4, 5, 8 GRI 404-2 Programs for upgrading employee skills and transition assistance programs Working at BASF: What we expect from our leaders 44Working at BASF: Learning and development 44Working at BASF: Managing demographic change 45 8 GRI 404-3 Percentage of employees receiving regular performance and career development reviews Working at BASF: Learning and development 44 The BASF Group has a uniform system in place for conducting employee dialogs that applies for all employees, regardless of gender and employee type. 6 5, 8 GRI 405: Diversity and equal opportunity GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Working at BASF 42 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Working at BASF 42 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Working at BASF 42 GRI 405-1 Diversity of governance bodies and employees Working at BASF: Graphic: BASF Group employees by contract type 43Working at BASF: Table: Leadership responsibility in the BASF Group 44Working at BASF: Inclusion of diversity 45Working at BASF: Managing demographic change: Graphic: BASF Group employee age structure 45 We live inclusion of diversity, so that all employees are part of our team. Therefore, a different indication for minorities is not a steering-relevant parameter for us. 6 5, 8 GRI 405-2 Ratio of basic salary and remuneration of women to men Working at BASF: Compensation and benefits 46 Representative evaluations for BASF SE have demonstrated that there are no systematical differences comparing compensation of female and male employees - in case the function and qualification are at a comparable level. 6 5, 8, 10 GRI 406: Non-Discrimination GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Working at BASF 42Suppliers 93Compliance: Compliance program 135 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Working at BASF 42Suppliers 93Compliance: Compliance program 135 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Working at BASF 42Suppliers 93Compliance: Compliance program 135 GRI 406-1 Incidents of discrimination and corrective actions taken Integration of sustainability: Responsibility for Human Rights 31Compliance: Monitoring adherence to our Compliance principles 136 Number of complaints and hints received in 2017 on human rights: 193 (concluded in reporting period: 144)Of these, pertaining to discrimination: 28 (concluded in reporting period: 18)In all substantiated cases, countermeasures were taken on a case-by-case basis according to prevailing legal and internal requirements. 6 5, 8, 16 GRI 407: Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Working at BASF 42Suppliers 93Compliance: Compliance program 135 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Working at BASF 42Suppliers 93Compliance: Compliance program 135 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Working at BASF 42Suppliers 93Compliance: Compliance program 135 GRI 407-1 Operations and suppliers in which the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining may be at risk Working at BASF: Global labor and social standards 47Suppliers: Audit results 94 For one of our suppliers audited in 2017, we identified deficiencies in the areas of freedom of association and collective bargaining.In 2017, the restructuring of the management process in the area of compliance with International Labor and Social Standards requirements has been completed. Until end of 2017, we assessed and evaluated all countries based on risk, in which BASF operates and in which we have group companies with employees. Via internal monitoring systems eg. Audits, we will assess from 2018 on, to what extent the guideline is implemented at all BASF Group companies. In countries, where this guideline cannot be implemented readily eg. due to national legislation, rules or customs, we will evaluate to what extent meaningful adaptations can be made within the scope of local requirements. 3 8 GRI 408: Child Labor GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Working at BASF 42Suppliers 93Compliance: Compliance program 135 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Working at BASF 42Suppliers 93Compliance: Compliance program 135 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Working at BASF 42Suppliers 93Compliance: Compliance program 135 GRI 408-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of child labor Working at BASF: Global labor and social standards 47Suppliers: Audit results 94 In 2017, the restructuring of the management process in the area of compliance with International Labor and Social Standards requirements has been completed. Until end of 2017, we assessed and evaluated all countries based on risk, in which BASF operates and in which we have group companies with employees. Via internal monitoring systems eg. Audits, we will assess from 2018 on, to what extent the guideline is implemented at all BASF Group companies. In countries, where this guideline cannot be implemented readily eg. due to national legislation, rules or customs, we will evaluate to what extent meaningful adaptations can be made within the scope of local requirements. 5 8, 16 GRI 409: Forced or Compulsory Labor GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Working at BASF 42Suppliers 93Compliance: Compliance program 135 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Working at BASF 42Suppliers 93Compliance: Compliance program 135 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Working at BASF 42Suppliers 93Compliance: Compliance program 135 GRI 409-1 Operations and suppliers at significant risk for incidents of forced or compulsory labor Working at BASF: Global labor and social standards 47Suppliers: Audit results 94 In 2017, the restructuring of the management process in the area of compliance with International Labor and Social Standards requirements has been completed. Until end of 2017, we assessed and evaluated all countries based on risk, in which BASF operates and in which we have group companies with employees. Via internal monitoring systems eg. Audits, we will assess from 2018 on, to what extent the guideline is implemented at all BASF Group companies. In countries, where this guideline cannot be implemented readily eg. due to national legislation, rules or customs, we will evaluate to what extent meaningful adaptations can be made within the scope of local requirements. 4 8 GRI 410: Security Practices GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Responsible Care Management System 97Production: Strategy 98-100 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Responsible Care Management System 97Production: Strategy 98-100 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Responsible Care Management System 97Production: Strategy 98-100 GRI 410-1 Security personnel trained in human rights policies or procedures Production: Emergency response and corporate security 100 1 16 GRI 411: Rights of Indigenous People GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Integration of sustainability 29 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Integration of sustainability 29 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Integration of sustainability 29 GRI 411-1 Incidents of violations involving rights of indigenous peoples No (potential) violation of rights of indigenous communities was identified, neither through our internal complaint mechanisms nor as part of our risk evaluations for investment decisions. 1 2 GRI 412: Human Rights Assessment GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Integration of sustainability: Responsibility for Human Rights 31 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Integration of sustainability: Responsibility for Human Rights 31 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Integration of sustainability: Responsibility for Human Rights 31 GRI 412-1 Operations that have been subject to human rights reviews or impact assessments In 2017, the restructuring of the management process in the area of compliance with International Labor and Social Standards requirements has been completed. Until end of 2017, we assessed and evaluated all countries based on risk, in which BASF operates and in which we have group companies with employees. Via internal monitoring systems eg. Audits, we will assess from 2018 on, to what extent the guideline is implemented at all BASF Group companies. In countries, where this guideline cannot be implemented readily eg. due to national legislation, rules or customs, we will evaluate to what extent meaningful adaptations can be made within the scope of local requirements. 1 GRI 412-2 Employee training on human rights policies or procedures Compliance: Compliance program and Code of Conduct 135 All employees are instructed on the contents of our Code of Conduct upon joining the company. They are obligated to attend refresher training every three years. 1 GRI 412-3 Significant investment agreements and contracts that include human rights clauses or that underwent human rights screening Integration of sustainability: Strategy 29Integration of sustainability: Responsibility for Human Rights 31 The consideration of all three dimensions of sustainability is integrated into our standard processes for evaluating investment decisions in property, plant and equipment as well as in financial assets. Therefore, human rights aspects are also reviewed for all significant investment decisions. 2 GRI 413: Local Communities GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Integration of sustainability 29-31 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Integration of sustainability 29-31 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Integration of sustainability 29-31 GRI 413-1 Operations with local community engagement, impact assessments, and development programs Integration of sustainability: Societal acceptance 29Raw materials: Renewable resources 95Raw materials: Mineral raw materials 96Production: Process safety 99Production: Emergency response and corporate security 100 1 GRI 413-2 Operations with significant actual and potential negative impacts on local communities Integration of sustainability: Measuring value added by sustainability and harnessing business opportunities 31Raw materials: Renewable resources 95Raw materials: Mineral raw materials 96Production: Process safety 99 1 1, 2 GRI 414: Supplier Social Assessment GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Suppliers 93 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Suppliers 93 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Suppliers 93 GRI 414-1 New suppliers that were screened using social criteria Suppliers: What we expect from our suppliers 93Suppliers: Evaluating our suppliers 94Suppliers: Audit results 94 In 2017, we surveyed around 6467 new suppliers for raw materials, technical goods and services on the topics of environmental protection, compliance with human rights, labor and social standards as well as antidiscrimination and anticorruption in Asia and South America. This represents around 80% of our new suppliers in the regions Asia and South America. 2 5, 8, 16 GRI 414-2 Negative social impacts in the supply chain and actions taken Suppliers: What we expect from our suppliers 93Suppliers: Evaluating our suppliers 94Suppliers: Audit results 94Raw materials: Renewable resources 95Raw materials: Mineral raw materials 96 Due to severe deficiencies in the areas of environmental protection, safety, security and health protection, one business relation with a supplier was terminated. 355 suppliers were asked for improvements in these areas, representing around 56% of all suppliers audited in 2017.For one supplier audited in 2017, we identified deficiencies in the areas of freedom of association and collective bargaining.No supplier relations were terminated due to reasons of human rights. 321 suppliers were asked for improvements in these areas, representing around 50% of all suppliers audited in 2017. 2 5, 8, 16 GRI 415: Public Policy GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Integration of sustainability: Societal acceptance 29-30 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Integration of sustainability: Societal acceptance 29-30 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Integration of sustainability: Societal acceptance 29-30 GRI 415-1 Political contributions Integration of sustainability: Societal acceptance 29-30 10 16 GRI 416: Customer Health and Safety GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Integration of sustainability 29Product stewardship 101 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Product stewardship 101 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Product stewardship 101 GRI 416-1 Assessment of the health and safety impacts of product and service categories Integration of sustainability: Measuring value added by sustainability and harnessing business opportunities 31Product stewardship: Global goal 101 As a producing company, we focus on the evaluation of our products (the entire portfolio has been evaluated here). Services are not relevant for a producing company. 7 GRI 416-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning the health and safety impacts of products and services Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 16 GRI 417: Marketing and Labeling GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Product stewardship 101 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Product stewardship 101 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Product stewardship 101 GRI 417-1 Requirements for product and service information and labeling Product stewardship: Strategy 101REACH and other legal requirements 101 7 12, 16 GRI 417-2 Incidents of non-compliance concerning product and service information and labeling Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 16 GRI 417-3 Incidents of non-compliance concerning marketing communications The indicator is not material since BASF mainly does business in the B2B field. Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. GRI 418: Customer Privacy GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary The indicator is not material since BASF mainly does business in the B2B field. Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components The indicator is not material since BASF mainly does business in the B2B field. Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach The indicator is not material since BASF mainly does business in the B2B field. Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. GRI 418-1 Substantiated complaints concerning breaches of customer privacy and losses of customer data The indicator is not material since BASF mainly does business in the B2B field. Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 16 GRI 419: Socioeconomic Compliance GRI 103-1 Management approach: Explanation of the material topic and its boundary Compliance 135 GRI 103-2 Management approach: The management approach and its components Compliance 135 GRI 103-3 Management approach: Evaluation of the management approach Compliance 135 GRI 419-1 Non-compliance with laws and regulations in the social and economic area Any litigation or claims are published in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 16 back next
