LyondellBasell’s Clinton Complex Donates $198,623 to United Way

CLINTON, Iowa – April 5, 2019 –The Clinton Complex of LyondellBasell announced today it has raised a total of $198,623 in donations for the United Way of Clinton County.

“Donating to the United Way is personal for our employees who live and work here,” said Jim Hillier, site manager Clinton Complex. “To them, it’s about neighbors helping neighbors and knowing that their contributions are making a difference to families and individuals who need it most.”

As a result of the success of LyondellBasell’s local campaign, United Way of Clinton County will be better equipped to assist individuals and families in Camanche, Clinton, DeWitt and the surrounding area with services that will help enable success in school, work and life.

“This support will allow citizens to gain the education and tools to improve their lives and that of their children, building stronger communities where families have healthier beginnings and healthier lives,” said Cheryl McCulloh, director of United Way of Clinton County. “Contributions from LyondellBasell and its employees remain in Clinton County to help local residents.”

The Clinton Complex United Way campaign began in October of 2018.

“I am humbled and inspired by the generosity of our employees and their giving spirit,” said Hillier. “They exemplify what being a good neighbor is – whether it’s volunteering or by making financial contributions – their actions speak volumes and I couldn’t be prouder.”

LyondellBasell is one of the world’s largest plastics, chemical and refining companies. In 2018, the company’s United Way campaign, which included at 28 sites across the U.S. This effort resulted in a $2.3 million contribution which will support 29 United Way chapters.

About LyondellBasell
LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) is one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies in the world. Driven by its 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, improving the safety, comfort and fuel efficiency of many of the cars and trucks on the road, and ensuring the safe and effective functionality in electronics and appliances. LyondellBasell sells products into more than 100 countries and is the world's largest producer of polymer compounds and the 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.

About LyondellBasell’s Clinton Complex
With approximately 400 employees and contractors, and covering an area of almost 239 acres, the Clinton Complex is one of the largest chemical plants in Iowa. 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 are the building blocks for products such as leak-proof and shatter-proof containers for industrial and household chemicals, packaging that protects food from spoilage and contamination, and children’s toys that are safe and durable.

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