BASF is one of the world's leading chemical companies, offering its customers a wide range of high-performance products, including chemicals, plastics, performance products, crop protection products, as well as crude oil and natural gas. In 2020, BASF generated sales of €59 billion and employed more than 111,000 people worldwide. On August 2, 2021, the 2021 Fortune Global 500 list was released, and BASF ranked 134th.