BASF contributes more than $40,000 to United Way of Southwest Alabama

MCINTOSH, AL, December 8, 2022 – BASF’s site in McIntosh, Alabama, recently donated more than $40,000 to the United Way of Southwest Alabama (UWSWA) to support programs that assist with improving the quality of life in the surrounding communities. United Way encourages communities to build bridges toward financial stability, speak up about needs of neighbors and be helping hands to improve the lives of those in the area. With BASF’s contribution, more than 50 partner organizations will benefit from the funds.

“This partnership with United Way has given BASF and our employees the opportunity to help strengthen our community,” said Marcus Pezent, Site Director of BASF in McIntosh. “Our contribution represents a commitment to invest in the critical needs of our neighboring counties.”

United Way’s mission is to stand united against the community’s most daunting social crises. The organization fights for health, education, financial stability, and access to life’s essential needs for every person in every community it serves.

“BASF has served as a perfect corporate partner. They heavily invest in our community through advocacy, volunteerism and financial support,” said Jill Chenoweth, President and CEO of UWSWA. “The company and its employees act as servant leaders, and UWSWA greatly appreciates our long partnership with BASF. Their work aids in accomplishing UWSWA’s mission to improve the quality of life in Southwest Alabama.”

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 16,700 employees in North America and had sales of $25.9 billion in 2021. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.com/us.

At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Around 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €78.6 billion in 2021. 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.