Purchasing Community Guiding Principles

• Make all decisions in the best overall interests of the BASF Group
• Work as a member of the team; valued, enabled and expected to contribute
• Encourage, recognize and reward leadership at all levels
• Communicate openly, honestly, and respectfully, encouraging different viewpoints while promoting consensus
• Promote a culture embracing continuous learning and improvement
• Conduct our business in a professional and ethical manner
• Deal with suppliers that operate in a socially and environmentally responsible manner