Orion Engineered Carbons Funds The Eco Schools Project in South Africa
October 15 2020 - 4:31PM
Business Wire
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Orion Engineered Carbons S.A. (NYSE:
OEC), a worldwide supplier of specialty and high-performance carbon
black with a facility in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, today
announced that it has funded The Eco Schools Project. This program
provides opportunities for teachers to grow and improve their
teaching and learning methods through hands-on and experiential
practices in teaching climate change-related content in the
classroom.
"Our commitment to sustainability and being a good citizen in
the communities we serve is a core value of Orion. Funding this
project is a perfect opportunity to support educators in South
Africa tasked with improving school curricula related to
environmental learning, enabling students to achieve their full
potential and a sustainable future," said Corning Painter, Chief
Executive Officer of Orion Engineered Carbons.
The Eco Schools Project is part of the Wildlife and Environment
Society of South Africa (WESSA) International School Programmes.
WESSA is a South African environmental organization which aims to
initiate and support high-impact environmental and conservation
projects to promote participation in caring for the Earth. For over
90 years the organization has proactively engaged with the
challenges and opportunities presented by South Africa’s unique
natural heritage, and the social and economic systems that depend
on it. The Eco Schools Project helps teachers to develop critical
thinking methods and problem-solving skills in students with a goal
to improve the quality of life in their communities.
In commenting on the funding, Donavan Fullard, WESSA School
Programs General Manager, said, “The WESSA International School
Programmes’ team extends a heartfelt thank you to Orion Engineered
Carbons for making the Eco Schools Programme so successful. We
thank you for making the sound choice of investing in teacher
empowerment and education for sustainable development. Orion
funding is impacting whole school development in ten schools. Orion
Engineered Carbons is truly appreciated by WESSA.”
About Orion Engineered Carbons S.A.
Orion is a worldwide supplier of carbon black. We produce a
broad range of carbon blacks that include high-performance
specialty gas blacks, acetylene blacks, furnace blacks, lamp
blacks, thermal blacks and other carbon blacks that tint, colorize
and enhance the performance of polymers, plastics, paints and
coatings, inks and toners, textile fibers, adhesives and sealants,
tires, and mechanical rubber goods such as automotive belts and
hoses. Orion operates 14 global production sites and has
approximately 1,425 employees worldwide. For more information,
please visit our website www.orioncarbons.com.
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