BASF receives Honda Corporate Citizenship Award

- BASF is one of only two suppliers to receive award

- Only coatings supplier recognized

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Sep 24, 2015, 09:54 ET

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- BASF received the Honda Corporate Citizenship award, presented each year to suppliers that show an exceptional commitment to social responsibility and leadership in the areas of health and safety, diversity, community involvement, ethics and compliance, human rights and the environment.

The BASF Automotive Coatings headquarters in Southfield, Michigan was the focus of Honda's recognition and is the first formulated products supplier to receive this award. BASF demonstrates its corporate citizenship through its Responsible Care program, employee involvement in site safety programs and activities, as well as extensive community involvement with local schools and charitable programs such as the annual sponsorship of the Children's Center in Detroit and the Reading Buddy program with Southfield Public Schools.

"This award recognizes the commitment that BASF has for safety, sustainability and to our community," said Karen Cummins, BASF Southfield Site Manager. "Honda has 682 suppliers. Only 64 received any type of award and we were one of two to receive the Corporate Citizenship Award."

The award was presented to BASF at the company's Southfield location where more than 200 employees were recognized for their commitment to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment.

"BASF exemplifies the positive impact its dedication to health and safety and involvement in its local communities has on not only its employees but everyone in southeast Michigan," said Scott Morris, Sustainability Unit Manager, Honda North America, Inc.

About BASF's Coatings division

BASF's Coatings division develops, produces and markets innovative automotive coatings, automotive refinishes and industrial coatings as well as decorative paints. BASF operates sites in Europe, North America and South America as well as Asia Pacific. Within this network, BASF collaborates closely with customers all over the world. In 2014, the Coatings division achieved global sales of about €3 billion. More information about the division is available at www.basf-coatings.com

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 17,000 employees in North America, and had sales of $20.6 billion in 2014. For more information about BASF's North American operations, visit www.basf.us.

At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world's leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of over €74 billion in 2014 and around 113,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com

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