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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 donates $10,000 to American Red Cross of Louisiana

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June 3, 2025

BASF donates $10,000 to American Red Cross of Louisiana

BASF has announced a donation of $10,000 to the American Red Cross of Louisiana, continuing BASF’s long-standing partnership with the Red Cross and their joint commitment to community safety and support.

BASF and its employees donate $353,000 to Capital Area United Way

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June 2, 2025

BASF and its employees donate $353,000 to Capital Area United Way

BASF has announced a donation of $353,000 to Capital Area United Way. The funds were raised in 2024 through the collective efforts of BASF and its employees, including during various special events, and were officially presented during a jambalaya cookoff at BASF’s Geismar site on May 15.

Texas fifth graders explore the Brazosport College PET (Process Equipment Trainer), which simulates what it's like to be at an industrial facility, as part of BASF's Responsible Care Week.

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May 28, 2025

BASF’s Responsible Care Week sparks curiosity for 1,100 Texas fifth graders

BASF’s Freeport manufacturing site celebrated its 31st annual Responsible Care Week, welcoming 1,100 fifth grade students to Brazosport Community College for an unforgettable, hands-on learning experience.
The event gave students a unique opportunity to see how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts from the classroom come to life in real-world industry applications.

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, East Newark Mayor Dina Grilo, BASF Corporation President and CEO Heather Remley and other officials celebrate the opening of the East Newark Riverfront Park.

L to R: Doug Reid-Green, BASF Director of Remediation; Karyllan Mack, BASF Assistant General Counsel; Karen Killeen, BASF Corporation SVP, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer; NJDEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette; Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy; East Newark Mayor, Dina Grilo; BASF Corporation President and CEO Heather Remley; U.S. Congressman Rob Menendez; State Senate Majority Leader M. Teresa Ruiz; State Assemblywoman Eliana Pintor Marin

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May 9, 2025

BASF and Borough of East Newark celebrate opening of community park along Passaic Riverfront

BASF and the Borough of East Newark today marked the official opening of the East Newark Riverfront Park, a five-acre green space developed on a former industrial site along the Passaic River. The ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the culmination of a multi-year effort with federal natural resource trustees to restore and transform the property.

BASF Central (Clemson) site director Theresa Vaughn walks a group of children through an experiment during the iMAGINE Upstate Festival in Greenville, South Carolina.

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April 22, 2025

BASF in South Carolina participates in the iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival

BASF sites in South Carolina have joined together to sponsor and volunteer at the iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival, providing children of all ages an opportunity to learn about chemistry through experiments and demonstrations.