Braskem Hosts 25th Red Cross Blood Drive in Partnership with the American Red Cross
February 26 2024 - 8:00AM
Business Wire
Braskem has collected hundreds of units of
blood to support the health and well-being of the residents of
Neal, West Virginia, and surrounding communities.
Braskem (BM&FBOVESPA: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK;
LATIBEX: XBRK), the largest polyolefins producer in the Americas as
well as a market leader and pioneer producer of biopolymers on an
industrial scale, recently hosted its 25th blood drive on Thursday,
February 22nd at its production facility in Neal, West Virginia in
partnership with the American Red Cross. This milestone reflects
Braskem's commitment to making a positive impact and prioritizing
the health and well-being of neighboring communities.
Since 2014, Braskem and its Big Sandy River Road manufacturing
neighbors and local engineering companies, have collaborated to
participate in the drive, helping Braskem to collect 775 units of
blood to date. By organizing regular blood drives, Braskem is not
only supporting the health of the members of the Neal community,
but also fostering a sense of unity among organizations locally and
in surrounding areas. Through the partnership with the American Red
Cross and donation location partner C-K Community Center, the
company has been able to provide a lifeline to those in need.
“Braskem’s 25th blood drive is a tremendous milestone for
Braskem and the community members who have played an integral role
in organizing this event over the years,” said Michael Hagans,
Braskem Process Engineering Lead. “Statistics from the Red Cross
reveal that every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. At
Braskem, we’re committed to improving the health and wellness of
members in the communities where we are present. We are proud to
join forces with the Red Cross and other local organizations to
have an ongoing positive impact on the Neal community.”
“American Red Cross is grateful for partners like Braskem, who
have transformed a once small initiative into a large and greatly
impactful community effort. None of this success would have
possible without the dedication of the employees and leadership at
Braskem,” says Chris Jones, Account Manager for the American Red
Cross.
Braskem is committed to supporting the local communities that it
is present in. To date, the company has invested over $150,000 in
Kenova, West Virginia. Most recently, Braskem in conjunction with
SPE’s PlastiVan hosted local school site visits to The Golden Girls
Group Home and Stepping Stones to educate students on Braskem’s
local business operations, the science around plastic, and offer
students an opportunity to explore future careers in Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM).
To learn more about this event and other community efforts,
please visit:
https://www.braskem.com/usa/social-responsibility-and-human-rights.
ABOUT BRASKEM
With a strategy centered on people and sustainability, Braskem
is engaged in contributing to the value chain to strengthen the
Circular Economy. Braskem’s almost 9,000 team members dedicate
themselves every day to improving people's lives through
sustainable solutions in chemicals and plastics. With its corporate
DNA rooted in innovation, Braskem offers a comprehensive portfolio
of plastic resins and chemical products for diverse industries,
such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive,
agribusiness, health, and hygiene, and more. With 40 industrial
units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem
exports its products to clients in over 70 countries.
Braskem America is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of
Braskem S.A. headquartered in Philadelphia. The company is the
leading producer of polypropylene in the United States, with five
production plants located in Texas, Pennsylvania, and West
Virginia, an Innovation and Technology Center in Pittsburgh, and a
New Renewable Innovation Center in Boston focused on leveraging
groundbreaking developments in biotechnology and advanced
materials. For more information, visit www.braskem.com/usa.
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