BASF supports areas affected by “Heavy Rain Event of July 2018” in Japan
- BASF donation of JPY 2 million to Save the Children
- Employee donation campaign launched
Tokyo, Japan – July 24, 2018 – BASF Japan Ltd. will donate JPY 2 million to Save the Children Japan, to support victims of the “Heavy Rain Event of July 2018.”
Additionally, the company will launch a donation campaign among BASF employees in Japan.
Hiroki Ishida, Representative Director and President of BASF Japan Ltd. said, “We are saddened to learn about the recent heavy rain in Western Japan. We offer our deepest sympathy for those affected by the disaster and condolences to those who have lost loved ones. Our hopes and prayers go to the affected area for rapid recovery.”
About BASF in Japan
BASF has been a committed partner to Japan since 1888. Activities cover four business segments including Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions and Agricultural Solutions. BASF has 24 production sites, including 16 admixture plants of the Construction Chemicals division. In addition, BASF maintains a strong research and development presence in Japan with its facilities in Amagasaki, Yokohama, Chigasaki, and Naruto. As of the end of 2017, BASF employed 1,087 employees in Japan, and achieved sales of about €1.7 billion to customers in Japan. For further information, please visit: www.basf.com/jp.
About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. The more than 115,000 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 five segments: Chemicals, Performance Products, Functional Materials & Solutions, Agricultural Solutions and Oil & Gas. BASF generated sales of €64.5 billion in 2017. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and Zurich (BAS). Further information at www.basf.com.
