Hehui Chemical and BASF Collaborate to Enhance Product Carbon Footprint Calculation and Drive Low-Carbon Manufacturing

Chen Liu (fourth from left), General Manager of Hehui, and Karen Chao (center), Director of BASF Intermediates China, attend the signing ceremony

Hehui Chemical  has recently adopted BASF's Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) methodology, following the Product Carbon Footprint Guideline for the Chemical Industry under the Together for Sustainability (TfS) initiative. 

This cooperation marks an important step toward improving carbon transparency and sustainability across Hehui’s specialty chemical business.

Within this initiative, Chongqing Hehui—a core subsidiary focused on specialty amine catalysts—works closely with BASF to apply advanced carbon accounting methods to its product lines. 

The collaboration enables Hehui to digitize, quantify, and monitor greenhouse gas emissions with higher precision, in preparation for upcoming global carbon regulations such as the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Chen Liu, General Manager of Hehui, stated:

“By adopting BASF’s scientific and standardized PCF methodology, we can better measure and manage product-level emissions. Our goal for 2025 is to achieve a 10% reduction in total emissions compared with 2024, and a 30% decrease in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared with 2023. Raw materials are the key link in the carbon reduction chain, and sourcing more sustainable materials from BASF supports this goal.”

At the same time, Ningxia Hehui New Materials Technology Co., Ltd., Hehui’s key manufacturing base located in the Ningdong Energy Chemical Base, has also taken concrete actions to promote low-carbon and sustainable production of cellulose ether products, including HPMC, HEMC, CMC, and HEC. These products are widely used in construction materials, coatings, and other industries, where Hehui’s focus on energy efficiency, waste minimization, and cleaner production further demonstrates the company’s commitment to green transformation.

With over 300 employees, advanced production lines, and exports to more than 30 countries, Ningxia Hehui plays a central role in expanding Hehui Chemical’s global influence in sustainable materials. Together, Hehui and BASF are building a transparent, data-driven, and environmentally responsible supply chain—paving the way for a greener future in the global chemical industry.

The partnership between Hehui Chemical Group and BASF extends beyond a single project—it represents a shared vision of building a transparent and sustainable chemical value chain. 

By integrating digital carbon-tracking systems and responsible sourcing practices, Hehui is laying the foundation for data-driven sustainability across its global operations.

Through these initiatives, both Chongqing Hehui (specialty amine catalysts) and Ningxia Hehui (cellulose ether production) are contributing to Hehui Chemical’s mission:
to deliver reliable, high-performance chemical materials through cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable manufacturing.