CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a leader in the global specialty chemicals industry, announced today that Albemarle CEO Kent Masters has signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge.

"We are committed to a culture where our values are clear, all are welcome to collaborate and contribute, and our differences are celebrated as a competitive advantage," said Masters. "We know that great change comes with great dedication. Through this pledge and our collective commitment to our values and our action plan, we will use the power of diversity and inclusion to strengthen Albemarle and our communities."

Launched in 2017, CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion is the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace. With representation from more than 1,600 signatories across 85 industries, the initiative promotes collective action to drive inclusive behavior strategically and deliberately, starting at the executive level.

For more information about CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, visit https://www.ceoaction.com/.

About Albemarle
About Albemarle Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is a global Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine and refining catalysts. We think beyond business-as-usual to power the potential of companies in many of the world's largest and most critical industries, such as energy, electronics, and transportation. We actively pursue a sustainable approach to managing our diverse global footprint of world-class resources. In conjunction with our highly experienced and talented global teams, our deep-seated values, and our collaborative customer relationships, we create value-added and performance-based solutions that enable a safer and more sustainable future.

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