BASF to supply biomass-balanced ammonia to Evonik

Evonik and BASF have announced an agreement for the first delivery of BASF’s ammonia BMBcertTM grade. This continued collaboration highlights the commitment of both companies to providing products with a reduced product carbon footprint (PCF).

With its ammonia BMBcert, BASF offers Evonik a solution with a PCF that is at least 65% lower than conventional products.

Both, BASF and Evonik are broadening their product portfolios by introducing ammonia-based products that utilize a biomass balance approach. These products are readily available via existing sales channels and fully integrated into the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems of both companies.

“Evonik and BASF share the same vision: We are convinced that the chemical industry can transform and replace fossil with renewable feedstocks and utilities. The supply with ammonia BMBcert is a big milestone for both of us”, said Dr. Jens Aßmann, VP at BASF.

Evonik has received its first shipment of ammonia BMBcert produced by BASF. By integrating BASF’s ammonia BMBcert into its ISCC (International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) PLUS certified production processes, Evonik demonstrates its commitment to a more sustainable economy and achieving its ambitious emissions reduction targets.

Evonik held that by 2030, the firm aims to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 25% and Scope 3 emissions by approximately 11% from 2021 levels, targeting climate neutrality by 2050, in line with the Paris Agreement and validated by Science Based Target Initiative (SBTi).

“We are excited to partner with BASF to source ammonia with a reduced carbon footprint for our eCO products. This collaboration underscores our commitment to environmental stewardship and our ability to innovate in a rapidly changing market”, said Silvia Torrado, Global Procurement Director, Evonik.

BASF applies a biomass balance approach to replace fossil resources at the beginning of the production process with certified biomethane from biowaste raw materials which are attributed to the product. The mass-balanced product is certified according to ISCC PLUS standards. In addition, BASF is using electricity from renewable sources for the manufacture of the ammonia, further reducing its PCF.

By partnering with like-minded suppliers like BASF, who share a strong commitment to sustainability, Evonik is dedicated to creating value-added solutions for its customers, and works to go beyond chemistry to improve life, today and tomorrow. As part of its Next Generation goals, the company aims to derive 50% of sales from products and solutions that have a strongly positive sustainability profile, by 2030.