Vinyl Sustainability Council Presents OxyChem with 2024 Social Impact Award
LOUISVILLE, KY, December 9, 2024 – The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) awarded OxyChem as the recipient of the 2024 Social Impact Award for their efforts to support the construction of new athletic facilities for the Miracle and Challenger Leagues of Corpus Christi, Texas.
The Vinyl Sustainability Council’s Social Impact Award recognizes the efforts of a VSC member that has demonstrated a strong commitment to community well-being and longevity. This annual award acknowledges an outstanding project or program that addresses a social concern using a company’s resources to have a positive impact.
OxyChem funded the sourcing and installation of artificial turf at the Youth Field of Whataburger Field in Corpus Christi. The project started in early April 2024 and was completed in June 2024. PVC was widely used in the field’s construction, including in the wire insulation for field lighting, the batting cages and fencing around the field, and in the piping of the water and sewer systems.
“We are proud to recognize OxyChem for their outstanding commitment to the Corpus Christi community,” said Jay Thomas, Executive Director of the VSC. “Funding and overseeing the new Youth Field has created a safe and inclusive space for young athletes, and highlights the critical role of sustainable materials in uplifting communities across the country. We commend the entire OxyChem team for their dedication, and we look forward to seeing the lasting impact of this initiative.”
About the Vinyl Sustainability Council
The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC), founded in 2016 in partnership with the Vinyl Institute, is a council created to advance the vinyl industry’s efforts in addressing sustainability. The VSC is a collaborative platform for companies, organizations, and other industry stakeholders to come together to create a sustainable development path for the industry. For more information, please visit vantagevinyl.com/vinyl-sustainability-council/.
About OxyChem
OxyChem, a wholly owned subsidiary of international energy company Occidental, is based in Dallas with manufacturing facilities in the United States, Canada and Chile. It is among the top three producers in the United States for the PVC, chlor-alkali, chlorinated organic, and other principal products it manufacturers and markets, and is a global leader in the production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). OxyChem vinyl products are used for indispensable medical supplies, PVC pipe for delivering safe drinking water, and a variety of other long-lasting products essential to the automotive, electrical, and construction sectors. Visit www.oxychem.com for more information.
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