named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Corrosion Awareness Honour
International award recognizing individuals who have made substantial contributions to increasing public awareness of corrosion and corrosion protection among government, industry, and the public.
WCO Sustainability Platform
Digital platform for researchers and developers to present scientific contributions related to corrosion and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, enabling global dissemination and communication.
World Corrosion Awareness Day
Annual global campaign on April 24 to raise public and professional awareness of corrosion's impact on infrastructure, safety, sustainability, and the economy, coordinated with international partners.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Industry-Specific Student Scholarships and Competitions 1 activity
- Administering the Corrosion Awareness Honour awardRecognizes individuals or organizations for outstanding contributions to public understanding of corrosion and its prevention by awarding a certificate and 1,000 EUR annually.
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SDG Advancement & Global Advocacy 1 activity
- Advancing corrosion science in support of UN Sustainable Development GoalsIdentifies and promotes linkages between corrosion science and multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals, including Good Health and Well-Being, Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy, and Sustainable Cities and Communities.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Conducting and publishing corrosion researchProduces and disseminates research findings through white papers, abstracts, and educational reports on topics such as low-carbon energies, corrosion in oil and gas, and corrosion protection technologies to inform policy and practice.
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Open Research Infrastructure & Publishing 1 activity
- Operating digital platform for corrosion research disseminationProvides a digital platform for the corrosion community to present scientific contributions related to sustainability and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, including on-demand access to research presentations and direct communication features between viewers and authors.
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Professional Membership and Association Benefits 1 activity
- Operating membership and joint committee programsOffers general and affiliate membership to not-for-profit and interested organizations and facilitates regular online meetings of joint committees to develop strategies for advancing corrosion protection goals.
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Promoting corrosion control education and best practicesAdvances public understanding of corrosion control through educational materials, digital presentations, and collaboration with member organizations to disseminate research and promote sustainable practices.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Enforcing code of honor among membersUpholds a code of honor to maintain high standards in corrosion control and prevention across member organizations.
- Organizing World Corrosion Awareness DayCoordinates and promotes World Corrosion Awareness Day annually on April 24, including global social media campaigns and resource distribution to partners, reaching audiences in over 25 countries.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$7K
Contributions & grants$7K100%
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expenses
Total expenses$1K
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balance sheet
Total assets$39K
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Net assets$39K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +80.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
Who runs it
board members · 2
- GEORGE HAYS — Director
- MICHAEL SCHUETZE — Director
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- AMPP Partner — Collaborates with AMPP on the World Corrosion Awareness Day 2026 campaign, as indicated by the campaign registration page hosted at ampp.org.
- Antoine Pourbaix Partner — Collaborator on the white paper on global needs in corrosion research and development.
- Association for Materials Protection and Performance Partner — Coordinated World Corrosion Awareness Day 2026 in close collaboration with WCO.
- Association for Materials Protection and Performance Partner — Coordinated the World Corrosion Awareness Day 2026 campaign in close collaboration with the World Corrosion Organization.
- Australasian Corrosion Association Network — Member organization that produced educational videos and reports on corrosion.
- Chinese Society of Corrosion and Prevention Partner — Collaborates with WCO to establish and administer the Corrosion Awareness Honour award.
- En-Hou Han Partner — Collaborator on the white paper on global needs in corrosion research and development.
- European Federation of Corrosion Partner — Collaborated with WCO on the coordination of World Corrosion Awareness Day 2026.
- European Federation of Corrosion Partner — Collaborated with the World Corrosion Organization on the World Corrosion Awareness Day 2026 campaign.
- European Federation of Corrosion Partner — Collaborates with WCO to establish and administer the Corrosion Awareness Honour award.
- George F. Hays Partner — Director General of the World Corrosion Organization and co-author of key publications on corrosion mitigation and global needs.
- Gretchen Jacobson Partner — Collaborator on the white paper on global needs in corrosion research and development.
- Günter Schmitt Partner — Co-author of the white paper on global needs in corrosion research and development.
- International Corrosion Council Partner — Collaborated with WCO on the coordination of World Corrosion Awareness Day 2026.
- International Corrosion Council Partner — Collaborated with the World Corrosion Organization on the World Corrosion Awareness Day 2026 campaign.
- Kuwait Foundation for The Advancement of Science Network — Member organization that produced educational videos and reports on corrosion.
- Michael Schütze Partner — Collaborator on the white paper on global needs in corrosion research and development.
- NACE International Network — Member organization that produced educational videos and reports on corrosion.
- United Nations Government — Recognized as a non-governmental organization (NGO) of the United Nations.
- United Nations Partner — Aligns activities with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
- Wayne Burns Partner — Collaborator on the white paper on global needs in corrosion research and development.
- not-for-profit organizations Network — Member organizations with a significant interest in corrosion control or corrosion research
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Alignment with Global Sustainability Frameworksmethodology: sdg-alignmentBy aligning corrosion control with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and circular economy policy frameworks, the organization strengthens its advocacy and policy influence because it positions corrosion prevention as a contributor to broader societal and environmental priorities, increasing relevance and buy-in from diverse stakeholders.
- Education and Best Practices Disseminationmethodology: education-and-best-practicesBy educating stakeholders and disseminating proven best practices in corrosion control, the organization achieves socio-economic, environmental, and resource preservation outcomes because informed decision-making leads to more effective and widespread mitigation of corrosion impacts.
- Global Awareness and Advocacy through Collaborationmethodology: global-awareness-campaignBy coordinating global awareness campaigns and fostering international collaboration among corrosion organizations, the organization amplifies public and policy engagement because collective action and shared expertise increase the visibility and credibility of corrosion prevention as a sustainability imperative.
- Open Collaborative Knowledge Platformmethodology: open_collaborative_platformBy using an open, digital platform to host and disseminate corrosion research and expert input, the organization expands the reach and accessibility of technical knowledge because digital-first dissemination enables global participation, continuous learning, and alignment with sustainability goals.
- Preventability Framing to Shift Public and Policy Perceptionmethodology: preventability-through-engineering-and-maintenanceBy promoting the understanding that corrosion is preventable through engineering, maintenance, and informed decisions—rather than an inevitable consequence of aging infrastructure—the organization drives engagement and investment in mitigation because it reframes corrosion as a solvable technical challenge rather than an unavoidable cost.