St. Charles (Hahnville), Louisiana

Commitment to safety and the environment

• Safety training – site utilizes a wide range of safety training resources ranging from computer based to classroom training which encourages safe behavior both at work and home.
• Implemented recycling program as well as a universal waste (batteries, aerosol cans, light fixtures, light bulbs) program.
• Continued upgrades and safety system compliance, planned for 2024 for capital improvements on site.
• Active in Behavior Based Safety and LeakBuster Programs – designed to identify (by peer review) any unsafe behaviors that could lead to an accident as well as any minor leaks/spills that need to be caught/addressed before becoming an issue.
• Use of a corporate-wide Safe Work Assessment Tool (SWAT) to better “Observe-Recognize-Eliminate-Communicate” workplace hazards.
• Arkema Coating Resins is continuously:

  • Improving our products, manufacturing practices and services to minimize impact to the environment.

  • Assisting customers in scientific analyses to better understand the potential environmental impact of our products and formulations made with our products.

  • Providing information on the safe transport, storage and use of our products.

  • Meeting or exceeding all required regulatory standards in our operations and products.

  • Providing regulatory compliance information to our customers.

  • Being an open and cooperative partner to the communities in which we operate.

The Arkema Group, through its Common Ground^® program, is committed to building relationships between our Company and its communities. Community relations enable the Group to open up its sites to the outside world and establish genuine relations of trust with all its stakeholders. 

Community involvement

• The plant participates in the local St. Charles Parish Community Advisory Panel. We work with other area industry members (including OxyChem, Galata, Entergy, W.R. Grace, and Koch) and meet with community members on a regular basis to provide information on upcoming events and operational impacts, and to collaboratively address any questions or concerns they may have as we work together toward appropriate solutions.
• We are also members of the Louisiana Chemical Association (LCA) and Louisiana Association of Business in Industry (LABI).
• Arkema Science Teacher Program – Summer workshop supported by the Arkema Inc. Foundation. Local science teachers spend time studying experiment kits with the help of plant scientists. The program is designed to help science teachers expand and enhance their science teaching skills.
• United Way^® Bridge Run - participated virtually.
• United Way^® Golf Tournament – hole sponsorship and sponsored a team.
• Participated in the United Way^® Battle for the Paddle (jambalaya and gumbo competitions)
• Participated in Parish Trash Bash (Garbage Pickup) to help promote a parish that is safe and environmentally conscious through cleanup and beautification projects spearheaded by community volunteers.
• Participated in Parish Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day to help properly dispose of household waste (i.e., paint, oil, batteries, electronics) in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
• Donated gift cards for the St. Charles Parish Thanksgiving Day basket drive.
• Hahnville High School Robotics Club team sponsorship.
• Hahnville High School Football benefit golf tournament sponsor
• Hahnville High School Baseball sponsor
• Hahnville High School Girls’ Soccer sponsor
• Donated gift cards to St. Charles Catholic High School “After Prom Party”