The Lubrizol Corporation
29400 Lakeland Boulevard, Wickliffe, Ohio 44092-2298
News Release
Lubrizol Personal and Home Care Introduces EcHO:
An Integrated Approach to Sustainability
CLEVELAND, October 9, 2015 - The Lubrizol Corporation's Personal and Home Care business announces an innovative new approach to sustainability. The new program known as EcHO (Ecosystem, Humanity and Opportunities(TM)) approaches sustainability from an integrated perspective, taking into consideration the environmental and societal impact of their activities.
"We are dedicated to providing solutions to our customers in the Personal and Home Care markets says Jeffrey Carey, global product management director for Lubrizol. Sustainability has become an increasingly important aspect of what we do. Lubrizol responds to social and environmental opportunities by focusing on customer and consumer definitions of sustainability and applying them in our products and services. Our initiatives reduce environmental impact and risk across the supply chain, benefiting our employees and the communities where we operate."
Lubrizol's commitment to sustainability is demonstrated by its extensive interaction with the global community. The company supports and encourages open dialogue with public health workers, safety and environmental professionals, educators, elected officials and other stakeholders to address concerns, report progress, create understanding and build partnerships for the common good.
To learn more about Lubrizol's new EcHO program visit www.lubrizol.com/EcHO
About Lubrizol Personal and Home Care
We develop, manufacture and market a broad range of specialty chemicals for personal care markets such as skin care, hair care, bath and shower and home care markets like dish care, surface care and fabric care. Our innovative ingredients and additives modify physical properties, enhance functional performance and deliver aesthetic benefits to drive key consumer product claims. Lubrizol's mission in Home Care is to deliver solutions that enhance the cleaning, care and protection of fabrics, surfaces and dishes. We are persistently committed to providing you with powerful, proven solutions so you can formulate with confidence(TM).
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About The Lubrizol Corporation
The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a technology-driven global company that combines complex, specialty chemicals to optimize the quality, performance and value of customers' products while reducing their environmental impact. It produces and supplies technologies to customers in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, driveline and other transportation-related fluids, industrial lubricants, as well as additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for home care and personal care products and pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives. Our products for the oilfield market include technologies for exploration, production and transportation.
With headquarters in Wickliffe, Ohio, Lubrizol owns and operates manufacturing facilities in 17 countries, as well as sales and technical offices around the world. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has approximately 9,000 employees worldwide. Revenues for 2014 were $7 billion. For more information, visit Lubrizol.com.
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