MARCUS HOOK, PA — Braskem (BM&FBOVESPA: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), a global petrochemical company, has donated $10,000 to the Mary M. Campbell Marcus Hook Public Library. The donation was presented during a ceremony held on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
The funds will support the library’s efforts to upgrade its facilities and enhance its services. Among the planned improvements are a new reception desk and counter area, a flat-screen monitor, multiple computers, and a computer desk dedicated to supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education for children.
Daryl Leggett, Marcus Hook Plant Manager, expressed Braskem’s commitment to aiding the local community. “As a long-standing community partner of Marcus Hook, we are honored to be a resource to the Mary M. Campbell Marcus Hook Public Library,” said Leggett. “Our mission is to collaborate with local communities to ensure equitable opportunities for all.”
Since 2010, Braskem has operated a polypropylene manufacturing facility in Marcus Hook, employing over 100 team members. The company has been instrumental in promoting STEM education opportunities and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in the region.
Among the company’s contributions to the community are several local projects aligned with its sustainability goals, including waste disposal and circular use of plastics. Last year, Braskem funded a community drop-off recycling center, providing the borough’s ~2,400 residents with direct access to recycling to help eliminate waste. In 2021, the company donated benches and tables made from 100% recycled plastic to local non-profits and organized various cleanup efforts.
Tianjia Wang, Director of Mary M. Campbell Marcus Hook Library, expressed gratitude for Braskem’s contribution. “Generosity is the key that opens the doors of knowledge,” said Wang. “With heartfelt thanks for Braskem’s generous donation, we can continue our mission to provide equal opportunities for all.”
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