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Community Outreach

An important aspect of social responsibility is how BASF supports the communities where we live and work. We are committed to advancing science education, environment, health and safety and other programs and initiatives that are important to the quality of life in our communities.

BASF employees, through their generous spirit and willingness to be involved, are a natural extension into the local communities. Together with our neighbors, we foster open communication and a mutual focus on shared goals.

Here are some highlights of BASF's community relations activities across the North America region.

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Wendy Sarkis, Shelly Tantillo, Angela Hodgkinson, Carlos Carvalho and Wendel Langley – Members of BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals, LLC Site Leadership Team accept the United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County Champions of Hope Award from United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County Executive Director Janie Johnson.

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October 31, 2024

BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals receives United Way Champions of Hope Award

On Wednesday, October 23, BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals, LLC., was presented the United Way Champions of Hope Award. The United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County selected BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals (BTP) for its great support of the United Way’s literacy program and for serving as title sponsors for the Pearls & Purses Designer Purse Bingo with proceeds to literacy in the region.

Environmental Specialist Wayne Goldman (left) and Asset Management Engineer Conner Denton (right) celebrating BASF’s Environmental Stewardship Award

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October 31, 2024

BASF’s McIntosh site receives Environmental Stewardship Award

Partners for Environmental Progress (PEP) has awarded the BASF facility in McIntosh, Alabama a 2024 Environmental Stewardship Award for the site’s improved use of hydrochloric acid (HCl), a byproduct of its antioxidant process. The new approach is on track to reduce the site’s CO₂emissions by 3,600mt in 2024.

Anne Berg, BASF Vice President, Manufacturing, Agricultural Solutions Americas, is inducted into the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Hall of Fame on October 6, 2024.

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October 8, 2024

BASF executive Anne Berg inducted into Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame

BASF’s Anne Berg, Vice President, Manufacturing, Agricultural Solutions Americas, has been inducted into the Women in Manufacturing (WiM) Hall of Fame. Berg is one of 10 inductees recognized nationally as being outstanding female leaders in manufacturing.

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September 12, 2024

Tennessee Tech students gain real-world experience at BASF

Four college students spent the summer gaining real-world experience, networking with peers and expanding their skill sets during paid internships at BASF’s site in Sparta, Tennessee. Interns Adam Ohm, Andreea Marinescu, Karlyn Alessandra Ortiz Pineda, and JD Rankin worked alongside BASF professionals to enhance their capabilities and gain hands-on knowledge working in manufacturing.

Pictured (L-R): Sarah Ramirez, Jacob Brent, Katelyn Hahn and Rafeal Lopez join BASF TotalEnergies in Port Arthur, Texas as full-time employees after completing BASF’s North American Apprenticeship Development Program.

August 13, 2024

Four students complete BASF apprenticeship and gain employment at BASF TotalEnergies Petrochemicals, LLC

Four Lamar State College - Port Arthur students are the first to complete BASF’s apprenticeship program and gain employment at the company’s Port Arthur site. The apprentices were part of BASF’s North American Apprenticeship Development Program, which aims to meet future talent needs for a skilled and diverse technical workforce.