LyondellBasell Volunteers Focus Global Care Day Activities on Sustainability
Community service projects inspired by World Cleanup Day HOUSTON, Sept. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) volunteers across the globe took action as part of their commitment to sustainability during the 22nd annual Global Care Day, a company-wide day of service for employees and their families. On Sept. 18, which was also World Cleanup Day, LyondellBasell volunteers helped improve floodplain management and water quality, cleaned up plastic waste and litter, planted trees and gardens, and educated school-aged children about sustainability. "Giving back to communities where we live and operate is important to us at LyondellBasell, which is why over the last two decades our volunteers have used Global Care Day to make significant positive impacts," said Michael McMurray, LyondellBasell executive vice president and chief financial officer. "This year's projects are inspired by World Cleanup Day with a focus on sustainability; complementing our company's goals and initiatives to advance sustainable solutions, preserve the environment and leave the world a better place for future generations." Some of the community service projects for LyondellBasell Global Care Day included:
Since 2018, LyondellBasell employees have spent more than 43,000 hours enriching their communities during Global Care Day. LyondellBasell employee Denise de Hek, who works at the company's Moerdijk facility in the Netherlands, has participated in community service projects for Global Care Day for more than five years and said she feels empowered to do good in her community because the company makes giving back a priority. "I've invested many volunteer hours making a difference in my community and that makes me proud," said de Hek. "The fact that I can look back at the time I've spent volunteering and have most of it be alongside coworkers, speaks to our company's commitment to creating strong communities where employees live and work." For additional information about LyondellBasell's community investments, visit the company's Advancing Good webpage. About LyondellBasell
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