Texas–Louisiana EHS Leadership Award Honors Kuraray America’s Richard Bass

Kuraray America, Inc. is proud to congratulate Richard Bass on receiving the 2025 Texas–Louisiana Environmental, Health and Safety Leadership Award.

The award recognizes Richard’s years of service, dedication to workplace safety, and exceptional leadership as Chair of the EHS Committee. In this important role, he has helped guide the development of a leading Environmental, Health and Safety seminar serving professionals throughout the regional chemical and petrochemical industries.

Richard’s contributions extend beyond organizing and supporting an industry event. Through his leadership, he has helped strengthen safety education, encourage the exchange of best practices, and create opportunities for EHS professionals to learn from one another.

The seminar provides a valuable forum for industry representatives to discuss emerging challenges, share practical knowledge, and identify ways to improve environmental, health and safety performance across their organizations. Richard’s commitment has played an essential role in maintaining the quality and relevance of this collaborative program.

His leadership reflects the importance of working across companies and professional disciplines to protect employees, surrounding communities, and the environment. By bringing people together and supporting open communication, Richard has helped advance a stronger and more connected safety culture throughout the region.

Within Kuraray America, environmental responsibility and employee safety are fundamental to how the company operates. Richard’s recognition reflects the values demonstrated by employees who lead through service, collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

The award was presented in connection with the 37th Annual Banquet and Awards Dinner hosted by the Texas Chemistry Council and Texas Chemistry Alliance. The event recognizes individuals and organizations whose work supports safety, responsible operations, and continued progress across the chemical industry.

Kuraray America’s HSES team congratulates Richard on this well-deserved recognition. His leadership, professional service, and commitment to advancing EHS education have made a meaningful impact within Kuraray and throughout the broader petrochemical community.

Thank you, Richard, for continuing to protect people and the environment while setting a strong example of leadership in action.