Benjamin Moore & Co. Awarded PR News CSR Accolade

Company Took Home Award in CSR on a Shoe String Category for its
“Moore Pride @ Work” Program

MONTVALE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Benjamin Moore & Co., North America’s favorite paint, color and coatings
brand was recognized in the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on a
Shoe String category at the PR News 2018 CSR Awards. This recognition
acknowledges the company’s efforts with YouthBuild USA as part of its
“Moore Pride @ Work” Program. This program provided YouthBuild students
the opportunity to learn about Benjamin Moore & Co. distribution centers
and manufacturing facilities and the roles reach employee plays, to
inspire and encourage students to pursue similar careers in the future.

“Benjamin Moore & Co. is committed to positively impacting its people
and communities through partnerships and CSR initiatives,” said Mike
Searles, CEO of Benjamin Moore & Co. and Chairman of Benjamin Moore &
Co. Foundation. “We are honored to be recognized for our partnership
with YouthBuild USA and are inspired to continue to provide engaging
experiences for our employees to give back to their communities.”

In its first year, the program began in one facility and grew to visits
at seven sites in six different cities, reaching 50 YouthBuild students.
The success of the Moore Pride @ Work Program drew interest from
facilities around the country, as well as the related local YouthBuild
chapters, motivating the expansion of the nationwide program. By
developing and executing a standardized event, Benjamin Moore & Co.
allows regional teams at each of its local sites to seamlessly roll out
this program. As a result, manufacturing plants and distribution centers
not originally on the schedule for 2017 proactively reached out to have
their locations added to the program this year.

The PR News CSR Awards honor top corporate social responsibility
campaigns and the brands and communicators behind them. Applicants were
judged on strategy, research and execution in categories including
Community Affairs, CSR on a Shoestring, Diversity Communications, Social
Media Campaign and more. The winners were announced March 20th
at the CSR & Nonprofit Awards Luncheon, held at the historic National
Press Club in Washington, D.C. To learn more about Benjamin Moore & Co.,
visit www.benjaminmoore.com.

About Benjamin Moore & Co.

Benjamin Moore & Co., a Berkshire Hathaway company, was founded in 1883.
One of North America's leading manufacturers of premium quality
residential, commercial and industrial maintenance coatings, Benjamin
Moore & Co. maintains a relentless commitment to innovation and
sustainable manufacturing practices. The Benjamin Moore premium
portfolio spans the brand’s flagship paint lines including Aura®,
Regal® Select, Natura® and ben®. The
Benjamin Moore & Co. Family of Brands includes specialty and
architectural paints from Coronado®, Lenmar® and
Insl-x®. Benjamin Moore & Co. coatings are available
primarily from its more than 5,000 locally owned and operated paint and
decorating retailers.

Charitable Giving at Benjamin Moore & Co.

Benjamin Moore and the Benjamin Moore & Co. Foundation are committed to
enhancing North American communities. Through in-kind and financial
donations, Benjamin Moore & the Benjamin Moore & Co. Foundation are able
to support numerous national and regional nonprofits that embody their
giving mission including AIA Architects Foundation, Gary Sinise
Foundation, National Trust for Historic Preservation, The Mission
Continues and YouthBuild®USA, among others. Additionally, teams of
Benjamin Moore employee volunteers give thousands of hours each year to
charities across North America.

Contacts

Benjamin Moore & Co.
Kelly Sinatra
[email protected]