Albemarle named to TIME’s list of the TIME100 most influential companies

Charlotte, NC – Albemarle Corporation announced it has been named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies list. The annual list highlights companies making an extraordinary impact around the world, evaluated on impact, innovation, ambition, and success.

The news follows Albemarle’s first inclusion on the Fortune 500 rankings, reflecting the company’s growth from its expertise in bringing natural resources like lithium and bromine to market. Albemarle’s work with these natural elements is essential to critical innovations from electric vehicles to flame retardant properties for anything with a circuit board.

“This recognition is a direct reflection of our purpose: to enable a more resilient world,” said Kent Masters, Chief Executive Officer of Albemarle. “Our engineers, scientists, site support staff and business leaders are privileged to partner every day with like-minded customers, communities and policy makers to advance solutions for modern living with both people and planet in mind.”

To assemble the list, TIME solicited nominations from its global network of contributors and correspondents as well as from outside experts. The result is a diverse group of 100 businesses helping chart an essential path forward. See Albemarle’s profile here and the full list at time.com/100companies.