LEXINGTON, Ky., Aug. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Valvoline
Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of
premium branded lubricants and automotive services, has released
its 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report. The
foundational pillars of corporate social responsibility at
Valvoline™ center on its three "V"s – Values, Vow, and Vision –
with a strategic focus in three main areas: citizenship,
sustainability, and diversity and inclusion.
"This report is a testament, first and foremost, to the
outstanding efforts of our 7,900 employees worldwide who are making
our facilities and communities better places to work and live," CEO
Sam Mitchell said. "Without their
dedication and hard work, our achievements wouldn't have been
possible."
The 2019 report theme, "We're Service Driven", reflects the
elevated value that Valvoline delivers beyond premium branded
automotive products to its wide range of stakeholders. Key
highlights from 2019 include:
- Achieving a Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ (VIOC) injury rate
38% below industry average.
- Reaching zero-landfill status at 63% of supply chain
sites.
- Recycling 6.1 million pounds of materials.
- Once again being named one of the "Best Places to Work in
Kentucky."
- Reaching $71 million in diverse
supplier spend since 2016.
- Raising nearly $600,000 for
charitable organizations in the United
States.
- Developing products to meet the needs of changing vehicle
technology, including
- environmentally friendly consumer alternatives such as hybrid
and electric vehicles.
- Providing first responders and healthcare workers the ability
to keep their vehicles operating safely and efficiently during the
COVID-19 pandemic.
"Valvoline's CSR endeavors continue to be a top priority, and we
prioritize our efforts on opportunities where we can make the most
significant impact," said Gary
Allen, Vice President, Environmental Health and Safety. "We
remain committed to running a company that embraces corporate
social responsibility as a core value, and our people continue to
make that happen every day."
View Valvoline's 2019 Corporate Social Responsibility Report at
https://csr.valvoline.com.
About Valvoline™
Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) is a leading worldwide marketer and
supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services,
with sales in more than 140 countries. Established in 1866, the
company's heritage spans more than 150 years, during which time it
has developed powerful brand recognition across multiple product
and service channels. Valvoline ranks as the No. 3 passenger car
motor oil brand in the DIY market by volume. It operates and
franchises approximately 1,400 quick-lube locations, and it is the
No. 2 chain by number of stores in the
United States under the Valvoline Instant Oil
ChangeSM brand and the No. 3 chain by number of stores
in Canada under the Valvoline
Great Canadian Oil Change brand. It also markets Valvoline
lubricants and automotive chemicals, including the Valvoline High
Mileage with MaxLife technology motor oil for engines over 75,000
miles; Valvoline Advanced Full Synthetic motor oil; Valvoline
Premium Blue™ heavy-duty motor oil; Valvoline Multi-Vehicle
Automatic Transmission Fluid; and Zerex™ antifreeze. To learn more,
visit www.valvoline.com.
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Michele Gaither Sparks
Sr. Director, Corporate Communications
+1 (859) 230-8079
michele.sparks@valvoline.com
Sean T. Cornett
Sr. Director, Investor Relations
+1 (859) 357-2798
scornett@valvoline.com
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