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Under the auspices of the Global Compact initiative established by U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, NGOs, international business and labor organizations as well as representatives from the world of science and politics are working closely together with the aim of forging a global economy based on the principles of sustainable development.
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As a member of the Global Compact, we report regularly on how we implement the ten principles. Our latest progress report can be found here.  |

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As part of a joint project with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), we are helping textile dye companies in Africa to work more efficiently and at the same time in a more environmentally friendly manner.  |

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We have created structures to promote sustainable business activities - from strategic planning to implementation.  |

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In 2003, we introduced the position of the Chief Compliance Officer. He was assigned the task to safeguard the accurate behavior of all employees in every BASF group company all over the world.  |
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