Chemetall relies on renewable electricity at the Langelsheim site

The renewable electricity for the Chemetall plant, provided by BASF Renewable Energy, comes from a combination of solar and wind power and is expected to result in a reduction of approximately 620 tons of CO2 emissions in 2025. Following the introduction of state-of-the-art photovoltaic systems at other sites, the production facility in Langelsheim is now following suit with a complete switch to renewable energy. Through virtual power purchase agreements (vPPAs) with BASF Renewable Energy, Chemetall purchases around 2,000 MWh per year generated from renewable resources, including solar and wind energy. This leads to a corresponding reduction in CO2 emissions and represents an important next step for Chemetall towards achieving its sustainability goals.

Sustainability an important goal for Chemetall

"Sustainability is an important priority at Chemetall. That is why we have set ourselves the ambitious goal of using 80% renewable electricity at all our sites worldwide by 2025. The complete use of renewable electricity at our production site in Langelsheim is an important milestone for us, as it is our third largest production site worldwide. The reduction of around 620 tons of CO2 per year represents a significant reduction in our carbon footprint and we will continue to do everything we can to further improve this by using renewable energy sources. Our contribution to a more sustainable future is a top priority for us as an organization, and we can help our customers reduce their environmental footprint at the same time. In particular, our customers in the aerospace industry will benefit from this initiative in Langelsheim, as it is one of our main production sites for the manufacture of aerospace sealants," says Frank Naber, Senior Vice President of Chemetall.

Chemetall aims to use 80% renewable electricity worldwide by 2025

With around 230 employees, Langelsheim is the largest production site in the Europe, Middle East, Africa and South America region and the third largest Chemetall production site worldwide. The Langelsheim site's transition to renewable energy plays a crucial role in achieving Chemetall's goal of using 80% renewable electricity globally by 2025, thereby reducing emissions from operations to reduce its impact on the climate. Chemetall is committed to driving the transition to a more sustainable future with innovative surface treatment solutions, conserving resources and providing safe, sustainable chemicals that protect the ecosystem and preserve natural resources for future generations. By helping its customers improve their environmental footprint, Chemetall contributes to BASF and BASF Coatings' goals for a sustainable future.