BASF celebrates sustainability triumph

BASF’s commitment to the environment has been recognised with a prestigious sustainability award.

Its UK Automotive Refinish team was awarded the 2022 British Coatings Federation (BCF) Sustainable Innovation Manufacturer Award for its waterborne basecoat system AGILIS by R-M, BASF’s premium refinish brand.

AGILIS, which delivers short flash-off times and consistently lower consumption of paint, is 40% below the EU solvent limit while exceeding all EU and global VOC requirements.

Natalie Wong, PhD, Marketing & Communications Executive, BASF Automotive Refinish UK & Ireland, said, “This award is notably very competitive, and we were up against some fantastic innovations. The nomination process for this award allowed us to showcase how all-encompassing AGILIS is and highlight the scale of our commitment to sustainability in general – I’m thrilled that our team have received the recognition they deserve.”

The Sustainable Innovation award recognises and celebrates commitment to the BCF Sustainability Policy via the launch of new and sustainable innovative products, processes, or services, with nominations judged mainly by their positive influence on the environment in the last five years, or projected benefits.