In 2001 BASF SE began the process of integrating quantifiable social indicators into our existing eco-efficiency analysis methodology. The goal was to develop a quantitative life-cycle analysis methodology covering economic, environmental and social aspects of products and processes. Development was a part of a “Sustainable Chemistry of Aromatics” project and was a co-operative effort with Universität Karlsruhe (TH) - Institut für Geographie und Geoökologie and the Oeko-Institut eV. – Institute for Applied Ecology. In 2005 the SEEbalance® (Socio-Eco-Efficiency) methodology was introduced. Environmental and economic metrics are evaluated in accordance with BASF's Eco-Efficiency Analysis methodology. Social indicators were based on 1) Quality-of-life: Improvement of objective living conditions and improvement of subjective well-being; 2) Social Cohesion: Reduction of disparity and social exclusion and strengthening of social bonds and coherence; and 3) Sustainability: Intergenerational fairness and international responsibility. The metrics for the indicators were grouped into impact categories of employees, international community, future generation, consumer, and local and national community. To date BASF SE has initiated more than tweleve SEEbalance® studies. Case study example is provided for garment manufacturing.