HOUSTON and ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LyondellBasell
(NYSE: LYB) today announced it received a rating of AA, on a scale
of CCC to AAA, in the MSCI ESG Ratings Assessment and is now part
of the 'leader' category. The new rating is an improvement from the
'A' status LyondellBasell received last year and is reflective of
the actions the company has taken on carbon mitigation and its
industry-leading corporate governance practices.
"Our ESG success is measured by the meaningful progress we
continue to make on our climate strategy, transparency and the
actions we take," said Andrea Brown,
LyondellBasell chief sustainability officer. "We believe in
creating solutions for everyday sustainable living, and an
important component of this is ensuring we maintain our momentum in
progressing our ESG activities in a positive direction."
AA ratings are awarded to the top 10% of companies within each
sector included in the index — those who are leading their industry
in managing the most significant ESG risks and opportunities. For
more information, please see the MSCI ESG Ratings website.
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About us
We are LyondellBasell – a leader in the global chemical industry
creating solutions for everyday sustainable living. Through
advanced technology and focused investments, we are enabling a
circular and low carbon economy. Across all we do, we aim to unlock
value for our customers, investors and society. As one of the
world's largest producers of polymers and a leader in polyolefin
technologies, we develop, manufacture and market high-quality and
innovative products for applications ranging from sustainable
transportation and food safety to clean water and quality
healthcare. For more information, please visit
www.lyondellbasell.com or follow @LyondellBasell on LinkedIn.
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