HOUSTON, March 23, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell
(NYSE: LYB), one of the world's largest plastics, chemical and
refining companies, today announced a donation of $1.9 million to the United Way of Greater Houston for its 2015 campaign.
As part of the company's 2015 effort, LyondellBasell held
United Way campaigns at 22 company sites across the U.S. and raised
a total of $2.7 million.
"We are committed to being a responsible, good neighbor in the
communities where we operate," said LyondellBasell CEO Bob Patel. "We are very proud of our
efforts and the generosity of our employees in giving back to their
communities through charitable giving and volunteer
service."
Donations to the United Way of Greater
Houston come from multiple LyondellBasell manufacturing
sites, including the Channelview Complex, the Houston Refinery and
the La Porte Complex, as well as the company's operational
headquarter offices in downtown Houston.
"LyondellBasell continues to be one of United Way's top
corporate contributors, and we appreciate the hard work of their
campaign leaders and the generous hearts of their employees," said
Marc Watts, chairman of the board of
the United Way of Greater
Houston.
"LyondellBasell is a model for giving in our community," said
Debbie Moseley, executive director
of Bridge Over Troubled Waters, a United Way agency located in
Pasadena, Texas. "Not only do they
provide financial support through their annual United Way campaign,
but LyondellBasell employees have volunteered to paint, make
repairs to our building, weed and install new landscaping," she
added. Bridge Over Troubled Waters provides emergency shelter,
long-term housing, childcare, women's services and educational
programs for victims of domestic violence.
In addition to supporting the United Way, in 2015 approximately
2,900 LyondellBasell employees and family members around the world
participated in Global Care Day, the company's annual day of
service. LyondellBasell also plays a leadership role in supporting
many other Houston area
organizations including Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, the Houston Independent
School District's Energy Institute, San
Jacinto Community College, the Pasadena Independent School
District and the Houston Food Bank. In addition to the United Way,
in 2015 LyondellBasell donated $ 1.7
million to 1,030 non-profit agencies in the U.S.
About LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one
of the world's largest plastics, chemical and refining companies,
with more than 4,000 employees in the greater Houston area. The company manufactures
products at 55 sites in 18 countries. LyondellBasell products
and technologies are used to make items that improve the quality of
life for people around the world including packaging, electronics,
automotive parts, home furnishings, construction materials and
biofuels. More information about LyondellBasell can be found
at www.lyb.com
About the United Way of Greater
Houston
For more than 90 years, United Way of
Greater Houston has been a leader
and trusted partner in improving lives, tackling key community
social issues and making a lasting difference. United Way of
Greater Houston, last year alone,
touched the lives of more than 2.4 million people in the Bay Area
and in Fort Bend, Harris, Montgomery and Waller counties. United Way focuses on
strengthening the community by developing children and youth to
their full potential, creating strong families and safe
neighborhoods, sustaining senior independence and rebuilding
people's lives in times of crisis. For more information go to
www.unitedwayhouston.org.
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