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Social Responsibility (continued)

Giving Back and Community The Chapter noted that “this day of recognition of

personal and corporate impact is the highlight of
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our chapter’s witness to the broader community.
Hexion gives generously to many nonprofits and It celebrates the unique partnership of donor

organizations—especially those that support and fundraiser. The National Philanthropy Day
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science, technology, engineering, and math celebration in Columbus during November, the
(STEM) education. traditional month of giving thanks, is one of the

Hexion is committed to supporting the largest in the nation.”
communities in which we operate and the We are committed to creating positive impacts on

wellbeing of our associates. In turn, Hexion the communities in which we work. In additional
recognizes that volunteering positively impacts to financial support, nearly 90 percent of Hexion

our neighbors and our associates. sites participated in at least one community impact

To further encourage our U.S.-based associates to event in 2020 despite the pandemic.

volunteer, and recognize them for their hard work As the Company’s global headquarters, Hexion’s

and commitment, Hexion introduced an Associate Columbus-based associates were pleased to
Volunteer Grant Program in 2021. Following support the local community through a number

achievement of certain milestones of volunteer of key initiatives, including:

hours, associates directed a grant to the nonprofit
they support. For example, after 25 hours of

volunteer work by a Hexion associate, the

nonprofit would receive $250, and for 50 hours of
volunteering, the organization would receive $500. United Way of Central Ohio

In 2021, we allocated $25,000 to support this
Hexion continues to support the long-standing
initiative. In addition, in 2021, Hexion associates
partnership with the United Way of Central Ohio.
logged approximately 6,031 volunteer hours,
Hexion has donated more than $6 million in
which more than doubled its total compared
associate-matching corporate contributions to
to the prior year.
this organization since 1996. In 2021, despite

Named National Philanthropy Day COVID-19 limitations, Hexion surpassed its
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Honoree financial goal for this program by more than
$27,000 and had the highest participation rate in
Since 1992, members and the Board of the
recent history.
Central Ohio Chapter of the Association of

Fundraising Professionals (AFP) have publicly

recognized local philanthropic leaders and
celebrated their impact in our community through

National Philanthropy Day .
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