BASF creates chemistry for a sustainable future. It combines economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Its approximately 114,000 employees contribute to the success of customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country. The company's portfolio is organized into five segments: chemicals, performance products, functional materials and solutions, agricultural solutions, and oil and gas. BASF generated sales of €60.7 billion in 2016. Its shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (AN).