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BASF is the reliable solution provider along the entire battery recycling value chain
 

With our extensive knowledge about the electric vehicle (EV) industry and our unparalleled expertise in the chemical industry, we have developed comprehensive solutions along the entire battery recycling value chain.

This positions us as a strong and reliable partner in the market, dedicated to helping you achieve your recycling goals and contribute to a greener future.

Why BASF Battery Recycling?
 

  • In-depth knowledge about the battery industry
     
  • Solutions along the entire value chain
     
  • Strong partner network throughout Europe
     
  • Strategic collaborations with key industry players
     
  • Regulatory compliance and engagement in key initiatives for safety and sustainability
     
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Battery recycling plays a crucial role in promoting the transition towards electromobility in a sustainable manner
 

Battery recycling allows us to recover valuable materials contained in end of life (EOL) EV batteries and production scrap and to reintegrate them into the production cycle.

This process reduces the dependency on primary mining sources and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

We thereby help to minimize the environmental impact of batteries while establishing a local supply of recycled metals.

We are strategically investing in battery recycling capabilities

Battery recycling is an important contributor to BASF's efforts to drive the transformation towards a sustainable future.

Our asset landscape is being developed to support the growing demand for Battery Recycling:

Base metal refinery prototype plant
The prototyping plant is a key component for the success of our commercial base metal refinery. The plant is located in Schwarzheide, Germany and has successfully started operating in 2024.
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Commercial scale black mass plant
We are taking the next step to establish the full battery recycling value chain with a commercial scale black mass plant. It is part of our battery materials and recycling cluster in Schwarzheide, Germany and will have an annual processing capacity of 15,000 tons of EV batteries and production scrap. Ready for start up is scheduled in 2024.
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We have built up a strong partner network in all key regions
 

We have built a strong partner network that enables the safe handling, transportation, and recycling of old electric vehicle (EV) batteries and production scrap.

This partner network covers all steps along the battery recycling value chain, from logistics to discharging and dismantling, as well as black mass production and refining.

We are fully committed to ensuring compliance with the European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR) along the entire value chain.

Our approach is environmentally sustainable, locally focused, and geared towards the responsible management of valuable raw materials.

Collaborations

We are forming collaborations with key players in the battery industry. By joining forces, we can leverage our expertise, resources, and networks to further optimize our offer for the battery industry.

Learn more about some of our collaborations:

From left: Dr. Daniel Schönfelder, President of BASF’s Catalysts division, who is also responsible for the company’s battery materials and battery recycling business, and Francesco Donato, Head of Iveco Group Procurement. Photo: BASF SE
Iveco Group chooses BASF as first recycling partner for electric vehicle batteries
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From left: Mats Berneblad, Sales Manager Electronics and Battery Materials at Stena Recycling Group, Marcus Martinsson, Product Area Manager Batteries at Stena Recycling Group, Dr. Birgit Gerke, Procurement Manager Battery Recycling at BASF, Dr. Daniel Schönfelder, President of BASF’s Catalysts division, who is also responsible for the company’s battery materials and battery recycling business. Photo: BASF SE
BASF and Stena Recycling partner in recycling of electric vehicle batteries in Europe
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Partnership between BASF and Nanotech Energy will enable production of lithium-ion batteries in North America with locally recycled content and low CO2 footprint
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Battery recycling is a key enabler for the ongoing transformation towards electromobility. It is essential to keep critical battery raw materials, like lithium, nickel or cobalt, in the regional battery value chain while significantly reducing the CO2 footprint of batteries.
With our recycling solutions, ranging from individual recycling steps to complete circular concepts, our team and network partners support our customers worldwide to set up their recycling value chains.

Christine Große Lembeck

Vice President · Business Management Recycling

We are actively engaged in key initiatives promoting a safe and sustainable battery value chain

We are working on initiatives like the Battery Pass Consortium, Catena-X, and the Global Battery Alliance to advance battery technologies, promote sustainability, and foster collaboration within the industry.

These initiatives recognize the importance of addressing the environmental and social impact of batteries for a sustainable future.

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Sustainability
As a global leading supplier of battery materials for lithium-ion batteries, we aim to contribute to sustainable battery materials value chain and make electromobility a practical reality for everyone.
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