Sustainability Magazine Top 100 Companies 2023 | Page 31

TOP 100 COMPANIES

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BASF

Founded in 1865
CEO : Martin Brudermüller www htps :/ com basf . www htps company :/ linkedin . / basf
BASF creates chemistry for a sustainable future . The business combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility . The BASF Group employs more than 111,000 individuals , all of whom contribute to the success of the customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world .
The business ’ s portfolio comprises six segments : Chemicals , materials , industrial solutions , surface technologies , nutrition and care and agricultural solutions .
BASF generated sales of € 87.3bn ( US $ 95.92bn ) in 2022 . Additionally , BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt ( BAS ) and as American Depositary Receipts ( BASFY ) in the US . The company is headquartered in Ludwigshafen , Germany .

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Toyota Motor Corporation

Founded in 1937
CEO : Kōji Satō www htps :/ com toyota-global . / www htps company :/ linkedin . / toyota
Toyota Motor Corporation is a global automotive industry leader manufacturing vehicles in 27 countries and marketing the company ’ s products in over 170 countries and regions . Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Toyota City , Japan , Toyota Motor Corporation employs nearly 350,000 people globally .
Toyota aims for growth that is in harmony with the environment by seeking to minimise the environmental impact of the business operations , such as by working to reduce the effect of its vehicles and operations on climate change and biodiversity . The business strives to develop , establish and promote technologies that enable the environment and economy to coexist harmoniously , and to build close and cooperative relationships with a wide spectrum of individuals and organisations .
Chemical Manufacturing Germany
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Japan
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