ACC picks BASF for top political leadership award
BASF was presented with the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) top award for political leadership, recognizing the company’s efforts to mobilize grassroots employee participation in advocacy at both site manufacturing and managerial levels in coordination with Washington, D.C. and state capital activities, the group said on Thursday.
"We are very proud to be one of the two inaugural winners of the American Chemistry's Council's political leadership award," said Engel. "BASF's advocacy model is based on the principle that all politics is local.
“Our greatest political asset lies within our plants, service platforms, and businesses, with the people who live the issues everyday and can connect with elected officials on policy that affects BASF."
BASF maintains a government affairs office in Washington, D.C. and regularly communicates with state and federal officials, building on the relationships developed through interactions and dialogues started in legislative districts where sites and business offices are locate, it said.
"BASF is an industry leader not only in its products, but also its political engagement, perhaps our industry's most valuable currency," said Cal Dooley, CEO of the ACC.
"The industry's strength comes from the voices and actions of its nearly 800,000 employees, and the program that BASF has built will make a significant and lasting impact as we strive to help policymakers understand and appreciate how the business of American chemistry helps drive innovation, create jobs and enhance safety through its products, people and performance," Dooley added.
The award is given to ACC member companies and state chemical industry council's for ongoing efforts to politically support, advocate and promote issues on behalf of the entire industry.
The annual awards honor those companies that use the full range of advocacy tools, including direct advocacy, plant tours and district meetings, coalition building, and voter and opinion leader education.
The key element of BASF's grassroots program is its Capital Club, a volunteer organization of BASF employees at more than 70 sites across the US that have committed to staying informed about public policy matters and taking action when necessary, such as writing letters to legislators or participating in site visits by a member of Congress.
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