03/19/2025

Richard Bass, Kuraray

SESSIONS

Sustainability Track  | Monday, June 2 | 1:45 to 2:45 
"The People Plan: A Sustainable Solution to Water Bottle Recycling"


ABOUT RICHARD
Richard serves as the HSES Manager at Kuraray EVAL and brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the industry. He is the Chairperson of both the Industrial Business Roundtable and the Texas Chemistry Council's 2025 EHS Seminar. Richard also serves as Vice Chair of the TCC Occupational Safety Committee and was honored as the 2021 TCC Safety Professional of the Year. His commitment to safety and collaboration extends to multiple roles, including Chair of the EHCMA Best Practices Committee and the La Porte, Morgan's Point, and Shoreacres LEPC. He is a trusted consultant to the La Porte Plant Managers Network, a board member of the Texas Safety Foundation, and actively supports workforce development as a member of the San Jacinto College CPET EHS Advisory Board.