Morris Complex Raises More Than $122,00 for United Way Campaign
June 25, 2018
Neighbors in Need to Benefit from Company and Employee Donations
MORRIS, Ill.- June 25, 2018 – The Morris Complex of LyondellBasell, one of the world’s largest plastics, chemical and refining companies, recently announced donations totaling $122,185 to the United Way of Grundy, Will and LaSalle Counties.
The success of LyondellBasell’s local campaign means the United Way of Grundy County will be better equipped to assist 31 local not-for-profit Community Partner agencies that provide over 50 vital programs and services to area residents. The resources offer an array of support when it comes to youth development, health, crisis intervention, mental health, transportation, and disaster relief.
“We truly appreciate LyondellBasell, the Morris site and their employees who donate money and dedicate their time to make a difference in our community,” said Karen Nall, executive director of United Way of Grundy County. “The money raised through the LyondellBasell / United Way campaign positively impacts the lives of others because of the continued partnership with corporate leadership of LyondellBasell and the generosity of their employees.”
Tim Carnell site manager for the Morris Complex, said his employees are devoted volunteers and supporters of United Way because they see firsthand the impact their involvement makes in the community.
“We know our efforts can mean the difference between going hungry and going to bed with a full stomach," Carnell said. "The United Way campaign is not just a corporate initiative for us, it’s a way for our employees, who live in this area, to help their neighbors.”
In 2017, LyondellBasell held United Way campaigns at 23 company sites across the U.S. and raised a total of $2.3 million that will support 26 United Way chapters.
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About LyondellBasell’s Morris Complex
Approximately 400 employees and contractors work on the site which covers an area of almost 700 acres. Using natural gas liquids as a feedstock, the plant manufactures ethylene, the world’s most widely-used petrochemical, which is then converted into polyethylene plastic resins. These resins serve as building blocks for countless products that provide the necessities of modern life, such as leak-proof and shatter-proof containers for industrial and household chemicals, packaging that protects our food from spoilage and contamination, and children's toys that are safe and durable. LyondellBasell is one of the largest producers of ethylene and polyethylene in North America.
About LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world. Driven by its 13,000 employees around the globe, LyondellBasell produces materials and products that are key to advancing solutions to modern challenges like enhancing food safety through lightweight and flexible packaging, protecting the purity of water supplies through stronger and more versatile pipes, and improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the cars and trucks on the road. LyondellBasell sells products into approximately 100 countries and is the world's largest licensor of polyolefin technologies. In 2018, LyondellBasell was named to Fortune magazine’s list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.” More information about LyondellBasell can be found at www.lyondellbasell.com.
Media Contact: Megan Borchers O: 815-942-7474 C. 815-210-1980 megan.borchers@lyb.com