BASF recognized as one of Canada’s safest employers for the 3rd consecutive year

MISSISSAUGA, ON, October 26, 2021 – BASF has been recognized by the Canadian Occupational Safety magazine as one of Canada’s safest employers, receiving a Gold Award in Canada’s Safest Employers – chemistry industry. This is the third consecutive year BASF Canada has been recognized.  

Sponsored by the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada, Canada’s Safest Employer Awards recognizes companies annually across Canada for their efforts in promoting and maintaining outstanding health and safety in the workplace. BASF Canada was recognized at a virtual gala event held on October 21, 2021.

“This is a recognition of BASF’s efforts of truly living by our core values - prioritizing health and safety above all else,” said Sean Cammaert, Head of Health and Safety, BASF Canada. “The last year and a half with the pandemic specifically challenged our safety-focused culture, but our team has worked together to ensure we can keep our BASF community, families and communities safe.”

About BASF

BASF Canada, headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario, has over 1,200 employees at production facilities and offices located across Canada. BASF Canada is a subsidiary of BASF SE, and an affiliate of BASF Corporation. To find out more about BASF’s activities in Canada, visit www.basf.com/ca or follow us on Twitter www.twitter.com/basfcanada.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 117,000 employees in the BASF Group work on contributing to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio is organized into six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €59 billion in 2019. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the U.S. Further information at www.basf.com.