## # BioMass Balance BioMass Balance is the process of replacing fossil resources with renewable ones, which contributes to a more sustainable economy, saving fossil raw materials, avoiding waste, and cutting CO₂ emissions. Join the mission and reduce your impact on our planet. [Let's talk ](/en-int/lets-talk "Let's talk") ![BioMass Balance](https://www.rmpaint.com/data/sites/rm/files/styles/ars__ratio_43__808x606/public/2024-08/Sustainability_Text_media_01a_BioMassBalance_1616x1212px.jpg.webp?itok=FlJwIW35 "BioMass Balance") BioMass Balance ## We're adjusting the balance. By replacing the fossil resources with renewables from organic waste or vegetable oils, we're drastically reducing CO₂. ![Sustainability_Text_media](https://www.rmpaint.com/data/sites/rm/files/styles/ars__ratio_11__669x669/public/2024-08/Sustainability_Text%20media_01a_BioMassBalance2_1338x1338px.jpg.webp?itok=zhVR8xbU "Sustainability_Text_media") ## BioMass Balance With this approach, part of the fossil resources are replaced by renewable ones such as bio-naphtha or biogas from organic waste or vegetable oils. This share of biomass is then mathematically allocated to the new product line for automotive refinish products using an independently certified method. By using this approach, 100% of the fossil resources can be replaced with renewable resources. [Explore RM BioMass Balance Products ](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/all-products?eco_balance=1 "Explore RM BioMass Balance Products") Explore RM eSense products and find - Impressive savings - High efficiency - Premium quality - Low CO₂ ## Reducing CO₂ with renewable resources. Check out the remarkable milestones achieved through our eSense products, powered by cutting-edge BioMass Balance and CCycled® technologies (as of August 2024). And our journey is only beginning... 65% REDUCTION Up to 65% reduction in CO₂ emissions* 6,019t SAVINGS 6,019 tons of CO₂ has been saved** 59Mil KM NOT DRIVEN Equals to car emissions over 59,252,847km** 154x TO THE MOON AND BACK Same as going to the moon and back 154 times** eSense ## Made to make a difference. ## Here's how it works. At R- M, we’re inventing the future of paint refinishing so your bodyshop can lead the change to greener technologies. eSense products do just that by reducing the impact on the environment and helping to cut CO2 – yet guaranteeing you the most efficient and high- performance work flow with precision products. Watch the video and discover why you should switch your bodyshop to eSense products today. ![BASF BMB General R-M Thumbnail](https://www.rmpaint.com/data/sites/rm/files/styles/ars__ratio_43__808x606/public/2024-09/R-M.webp?itok=Znmanvy1 "BASF BMB General R-M Thumbnail") Made to make the difference. Here is how it works. ![The equation](https://www.rmpaint.com/data/sites/rm/files/styles/ars__ratio_34__670x893/public/2024-08/Agilis-7_1062x796px.jpg.webp?itok=z3GaUQU8 "The equation") Today's products Automotive paints generally comprise mostly fossil resources, such as naphtha. ![Certified process](https://www.rmpaint.com/data/sites/rm/files/styles/ars__ratio_34__670x893/public/2024-08/Agilis-6_1062x796px.jpg.webp?itok=yzM6sNC6 "Certified process") Sustainable products We replace a share of the fossil resources with renewable resources. ![Influence](https://www.rmpaint.com/data/sites/rm/files/styles/ars__ratio_34__670x893/public/2024-08/Agilis-3_1062x796px.jpg.webp?itok=FQA-FfUU "Influence") BioMass Balance Up to 100% of the fossil resources are replaced with renewables from organic waste or vegetable oils. ![The equation](https://www.rmpaint.com/data/sites/rm/files/styles/ars__ratio_34__670x893/public/2024-08/Agilis-7_1062x796px.jpg.webp?itok=z3GaUQU8 "The equation") The equation The renewable or recycled resource is mathematically allocated to certain commercial products. ![Influence](https://www.rmpaint.com/data/sites/rm/files/styles/ars__ratio_34__670x893/public/2024-08/Agilis-3_1062x796px.jpg.webp?itok=FQA-FfUU "Influence") Your influence Your purchase influences the percentage of total renewable or recycled resources. ![Certified process](https://www.rmpaint.com/data/sites/rm/files/styles/ars__ratio_34__670x893/public/2024-08/Agilis-6_1062x796px.jpg.webp?itok=yzM6sNC6 "Certified process") Certified process The process is independently certified by the German Technical Supervisory Association REDcert. ![The equation](https://www.rmpaint.com/data/sites/rm/files/styles/ars__ratio_34__670x893/public/2024-08/Agilis-7_1062x796px.jpg.webp?itok=z3GaUQU8 "The equation") EcoBalance Look out for our products with this badge. ![Agilis text media_03.jpg](https://www.rmpaint.com/data/sites/rm/files/styles/ars__ratio_43__728x546/public/2024-04/Agilis%20text%20media_03.jpg.webp?itok=tHDPuvqN "Agilis text media_03.jpg") ## Join the mission to make a positive impact on our planet. Contact your local sales rep today [Let's talk ](/en-int/lets-talk "Let's talk") \*Example Non-biomass Clear coat vs. eSense / Biomass Balance Clear coat (A-C-10: 3kg CO2/L vs. 1 kg CO₂/L). Cradle to gate PCF, BASF own calculation for sample product using average values, product specific PCFs can be provided upon request.\*\* \*\*BASF product carbon footprints are calculated following the requirements and guidelines of ISO 14067:2018 and Together for Sustainability (TfS). The product carbon footprints for biomass balance products are assessed cradle to gate, i.e. without CO₂ emissions caused during product application and end-of-life treatment. Our product carbon footprint data is based on assumptions and approximations valid at the time of data collection. For ChemCycling products, product carbon footprint benefits for the recycled feedstock can be generated via displaced end of life (e.g., incineration) following the upstream system expansion approach (USE). For more information visit [this page](https://www.basf.com/global/en/who-we-are/sustainability/we-drive-sustainable-solutions/quantifying-sustainability/product-carbon-footprint). eSense products contribute to reducing the use of fossil resources and reducing the CO₂ emissions via the mass balance approach. In BASF’s mass balance approach, renewable or recycled raw materials are used when manufacturing primary chemical products and are fed into the production Verbund. The proportion of bio-based or recycled raw materials is then arithmetically assigned to certain sales products according to a certified method. For our mass balance products, 100% of the feedstock required for these products (chemical product only, excluding packaging material) have been replaced by renewable or recycled resources. All our eSense products are independently certified according to the RedCert² standard (BASF certification number REDcert²-929-35372286). For more information, please visit[ this page](https://www.redcert.eu). When reference is made to CO₂ savings per traveled kilometer, a standard CO₂ emission of 95 grams per travelled car kilometer is assumed. References to equivalent numbers of end-of-life tires refer to a standard tire of 8.8 KG and an assumption of the available tire mass for pyrolysis and a conversion factor for the pyrolysis process. 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