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Key Philanthropic Pillars
Responsible Chemistry
Hexion’s philanthropic support has centered on several key pillars,
including Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
Education; Basic Needs; Health; and Social Justice.
Social: Our Communities
STEM education
As pioneers of a higher chemistry, Hexion supports organizations involved in STEM education
as well as local schools and early education programs. Hexion is motivated to foster and
At Hexion, the work doesn’t end at the plant or in the offi ce. Rather, the
develop programs for students at all levels of education.
company positively engages with the communities where associates live and
FOSSI scholarship program
work. In addition to fi nancial support, Hexion’s associates get involved in a
variety of ways, such as volunteering, fundraising, and collecting donations. Since 2020, Hexion has supported the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI), the chemical
industry’s collaborative equity, diversity, and inclusion initiative aimed at creating pathways
for more underrepresented groups to enter and succeed in science, technology, engineering,
Hexion Cares and math (STEM) careers in the chemical industry. FOSSI is a partnership between the
American Chemistry Council, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Chemours and the
Hexion recognizes the positive impact volunteering has on the well-being of its associates, as well
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week Foundation, which provides opportunities
as the communities where we operate. “Hexion Cares” is the brand Hexion leverages to show its for companies to fund scholarships, provide internship opportunities and facilitate mentoring
commitment and further encourage engagement opportunities. To recognize U.S.-based associates
and leadership training for students majoring in STEM at Historically Black Colleges and
volunteer interests, Hexion associates can take up to two scheduled workdays off annually to volunteer
Universities (HBCUs). Hexion currently sponsors two scholars representing an investment of
at a registered nonprofi t or United Way agency.
nearly $100,000.
Hexion gives generously to many nonprofi ts and organizations. For instance, Hexion’s support of
United Way of Central Ohio began in 1996 and the Company has donated more than $6 million in Beyond Benign
associate-matching corporate contributions over this time. In 2022, Hexion raised more than $150,000 As part of its ongoing support of STEM initiatives, Hexion is serving as a Founding Partner of
for the United Way of Central Ohio. the Green Chemistry Teaching and Learning Community (GCTLC), a joint initiative of Beyond
Benign and the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute.
In 2022, Hexion’s corporate charitable contributions totaled more than The GCTLC is a virtual community designed to help transform chemistry education programs
across the U.S. and the world. When launched in 2023, it will be a clearinghouse of peer-
$480,000, and associates globally logged more than 2,200 volunteer hours.
reviewed, open-source green chemistry materials including greener lab experiments, lecture
materials, classroom activities, and more. The GCTLC will also host online spaces for
During a United Way fundraising campaign, associates from Hexion’s corporate headquarters collaboration, networking, mentorship, and peer-to-peer learning for thousands of educators
also showed their compassion for the community by volunteering with Meals on Wheels, cleaning (including K-12, university, and college faculty), students, and industry stakeholders.
classrooms and gardens at Columbus Early Learning Center, and by packaging nearly 3,500 meals
for Children’s Hunger Alliance.
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