Pathways

Low carbon intensity crops, or LCIC, are used for the production of renewable fuels and BASF is helping to connect stakeholders at every step in the value chain by offering support and resources. Through BASF’s LCIC program, farmers, retailers and biorefineries will soon be able to better capitalize on carbon incentives. Here is how:

• Farmers:  Work with retail agronomists to produce and track low-CI crops for an optimal price from biorefineries sourcing grain for low-carbon fuels.
• Retailers:  Provide agronomic expertise to help farmers produce low-CI crops as well as generate additional touchpoints with the grower.
• Biorefineries:  Eligible for tax credits through improved access to low carbon intensity crops and detailed compliance records

Monitoring the progress of valuable low-emission crops is critical to reaping sustainability benefits. At BASF we are creating xarvio Bioenergy, a digital tool to help farmers and their value chain partners capture and measure a crop’s carbon intensity and provide easier access to markets interested in lower carbon-intensity crops.

Our e3 Sustainable Cotton program connects the entire cotton supply chain from farmers to brands, retailers and consumers. This program offers traceability to help participating farmers track, measure and quantify the tangible sustainability benefits of their sustainability efforts – from water efficiency and worker safety to identity preservation and energy conservation.

The e3 Sustainable Cotton program nurtures a more sustainable cotton life cycle that starts with high-quality, premium FiberMax^® and Stoneville^® cottonseed.