AZZ Inc. Publishes its 2024 Sustainability Report, Showcasing its Progress in ESG Commitments and Operational Excellence

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AZZ Inc (NYSE: AZZ), North America's leading provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report highlights the company's progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and its dedication to protecting critical infrastructure. CEO Tom Ferguson emphasized AZZ's 70-year legacy in creating safer, sustainable solutions through metal coating innovations.

The company's sustainability efforts have earned recognition from notable publications, with AZZ being featured in Newsweek's 'America's Most Responsible Companies 2024' and Forbes' 'America's Most Successful Small Companies in 2024' lists.

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, today announced it has published its 2024 Sustainability Report. The report is available on AZZ's website and demonstrates the company's ongoing commitment to integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles across its operations while advancing its mission to protect critical infrastructure.

"For nearly seventy years, AZZ has fostered a safer and more sustainable world through our innovative metal coating solutions," said Tom Ferguson, CEO of AZZ Inc. "Our 2024 Sustainability Report reflects the progress we have made over the past year toward our ESG goals. We are proud of our achievements, which underscore our commitment to environmental stewardship, employee safety, and conducting responsible business practices."

Industry Recognition

AZZ's commitment to sustainability has garnered recognition by both Newsweek "America's Most Responsible Companies 2024" and Forbes' "America's Most Successful Small Companies in 2024". These recent awards demonstrate AZZ's ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility and industry leadership.

For more information and to view AZZ Inc's 2024 Sustainability Report, please visit https://www.azz.com/sustainability.

About AZZ Inc.

AZZ Inc. is the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions to a broad range of end-markets. Collectively, our business segments provide sustainable, unmatched metal coating solutions that enhance the longevity and appearance of buildings, products and infrastructure that are essential to everyday life.

Safe Harbor Statement

Certain statements herein about our expectations of future events or results constitute forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as "may," "could," "should," "expects," "plans," "will," "might," "would," "projects," "currently," "intends," "outlook," "forecasts," "targets," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue," or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Such forward-looking statements are based on currently available competitive, financial, and economic data and management's views and assumptions regarding future events. Such forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and investors must recognize that actual results may differ from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made and are subject to risks that could cause them to differ materially from actual results. Certain factors could affect the outcome of the matters described herein. This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, changes in customer demand for our manufactured solutions, including demand by the construction markets, the industrial markets, and the metal coatings markets. We could also experience additional increases in labor costs, components and raw materials including zinc and natural gas, which are used in our hot-dip galvanizing process; supply-chain vendor delays; customer requested delays of our manufactured solutions; delays in additional acquisition opportunities; an increase in our debt leverage and/or interest rates on our debt, of which a significant portion is tied to variable interest rates; availability of experienced management and employees to implement AZZ's growth strategy; a downturn in market conditions in any industry relating to the manufactured solutions that we provide; economic volatility, including a prolonged economic downturn or macroeconomic conditions such as inflation or changes in the political stability in the United States or Canada; acts of war or terrorism inside the United States or abroad; and other changes in economic and financial conditions. AZZ has provided additional information regarding risks associated with the business, including in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors, in AZZ's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 29, 2024, and other filings with the SEC, available for viewing on AZZ's website at www.azz.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. You are urged to consider these factors carefully when evaluating the forward-looking statements herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. These statements are based on information as of the date hereof and AZZ assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

Investor Relations and Company Contact:
David Nark, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Communications, and Investor Relations
AZZ Inc.
(817) 810-0095
www.azz.com

Investor Contact:
Sandy Martin / Phillip Kupper
Three Part Advisors
(214) 616-2207
www.threepa.com

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FAQ

What awards did AZZ receive for sustainability in 2024?

AZZ was recognized in Newsweek's 'America's Most Responsible Companies 2024' and Forbes' 'America's Most Successful Small Companies in 2024' lists.

What is the main focus of AZZ's 2024 Sustainability Report?

The report focuses on AZZ's progress in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, operational excellence, and commitment to protecting critical infrastructure through metal coating solutions.

How long has AZZ been providing sustainable solutions?

According to the press release, AZZ has been fostering a safer and more sustainable world through innovative metal coating solutions for nearly seventy years.

What are AZZ's main business services in North America?

AZZ is the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America.