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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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BASF site in White Stone, South Carolina.
Regional News | December 9, 2025

BASF in South Carolina receives Best in Business award

For the fifth consecutive year, readers of South Carolina Business Magazines have honored BASF sites across Upstate South Carolina with a Best in Business Award. In 2025, BASF earned a Silver Award in the Best Advanced Materials and Plastics Company category for its sites in Central (Clemson), White Stone, Mauldin and Seneca.
 
Young scientists explore STEAM learning at the first Kids' Lab at BASF's Orange, California site.
Regional News | August 8, 2025

BASF’s Orange, California site hosts its first Kids’ Lab

BASF’s Orange, California site recently hosted its first Kids’ Lab, an interactive, fun, and free chemistry education program. In partnership with the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim, this innovative program offers a weeklong summer STEAM camp for students aged 9-14 that seamlessly blends science and art.
 
2025 graduates of BASF TECH Academy in Wyandotte, Michigan
Regional News | July 2, 2025

BASF Wyandotte hosts third annual TECH Academy: a free summer program for future skilled workers

BASF’s Wyandotte, Michigan site recently hosted 21 students for TECH Academy 2025. The week-long summer program is designed for high school juniors and seniors in the Metro Detroit area who are interested in pursuing skilled trade careers.
2025 TECH Academy students visited Chattanooga Bakery as one of the program’s tours this year.
Regional News | July 1, 2025

17 Chattanooga area high school students graduate from BASF’s TECH Academy

17 Chattanooga-area high school students graduated from BASF’s TECH Academy, a week-long program delivered in partnership with Chattanooga State Community College that introduces students to technical and craft careers through skills classes, workshops and industry tours.
Regional News | June 23, 2025

BASF celebrates 10 years of TECH Academy

BASF is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its TECH Academy – a weeklong educational and workforce development program designed to inspire students to learn more about technical and craft careers. With more than 390 students participating in TECH Academy nationwide since 2015, this milestone marks significant progress in advancing BASF’s mission to introduce high school students to careers in manufacturing.