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Clorox has introduced the Helping Hands Award to recognize employees who volunteer in their communities. The first recipient is Dan Kellenberger, vice president and general manager of CloroxPro, who has been volunteering for 23 years since joining the company.

Kellenberger shares his experience working with organizations like the Alameda County Community Foodbank and Humble Design, which helps furnish homes for families transitioning from homelessness. He emphasizes that volunteering is integrated into professional responsibilities at Clorox Professional, where they actively encourage employees to support causes that matter to them.

Clorox has reported significant innovation achievements in 2024, reaching its 2025 goal of knowing 100M consumers ahead of schedule. The company implemented AI and data cloud technologies, reducing innovation discovery cycle time by 50% through its Digital Core platform.

Key developments include new collaborations with Walmart and Instacart for enhanced shopping experiences, and innovations across seven major brands including Burt's Bees, Clorox, and Glad. The company deployed a centralized cloud solution for first-party data management and enhanced personalized marketing.

While advancing sustainability initiatives, Clorox faced challenges including a cyberattack that impacted their 2030 plastic and waste reduction goals. The company continues to work with industry groups and supports Extended Producer Responsibility for global waste management.

Brita, a Clorox Company brand, is actively addressing water safety concerns through partnerships with U.S. municipalities affected by lead contamination. With over 280 partnerships nationwide, Brita provides Elite filters that remove 99% of lead from drinking water. The initiative, launched in 2019, helps communities access safer water while infrastructure upgrades are pending. A notable example includes collaboration with Cook County, Chicago, distributing over 80,000 coupons for free Brita Elite filters to Medicaid enrollees. The EPA estimates 9.2 million lead service lines remain active across the country, posing significant health risks, particularly to young children.

CloroxPro's Clorox EcoClean Disinfecting Wipes have won the 2024 ISSA Environment & Sustainability Innovation of the Year Award at the ISSA Show in Las Vegas. The newly launched wipes feature EPA Design for the Environment (DfE)-certified ingredients and a 100% plant-based substrate with citric acid as the active ingredient. The product kills 99.9% of illness-causing germs, including Norovirus, cold & flu viruses, E. coli, MRSA, and COVID-19.

The wipes are part of the broader EcoClean portfolio, which uses 25% post-consumer recycled plastic packaging and supports facilities in meeting various sustainability certifications, including LEED and ISSA CIMS - Green Building standards.

CloroxPro's Clorox EcoClean Disinfecting Wipes have won the 2024 ISSA Environment & Sustainability Innovation of the Year Award at the ISSA Show in Las Vegas. The newly launched wipes feature EPA Design for the Environment (DfE)-certified ingredients and a 100% plant-based substrate with citric acid as the active ingredient.

The product kills 99.9% of illness-causing germs, including Norovirus, cold & flu viruses, E. coli, MRSA, and COVID-19. Made with 25% post-consumer recycled plastic packaging, these wipes support facilities in meeting various sustainability goals, including LEED and ISSA CIMS - Green Building requirements. The wipes expand CloroxPro's EcoClean portfolio, which includes Disinfecting Cleaner, All Purpose Cleaner, and Glass Cleaner.

The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) announced the election of Stephen Bratspies and Pierre Breber to its board of directors. Bratspies, 57, former CEO of Hanesbrands, brings operational and marketing expertise from leadership roles at Walmart, Specialty Brands, and PepsiCo. Breber, 60, former CFO of Chevron, contributes financial expertise and experience in strategic transformation. The appointments follow the departure of three board members - Amy Banse, Paul Parker, and Kathryn Tesija, bringing the total board size to 11 members. Bratspies will serve on the Audit committee, while Breber will join both the Audit and Nominating, Governance and Corporate Responsibility committees.

Clorox (NYSE: CLX) has announced a quarterly dividend payment of $1.22 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on February 14, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of January 29, 2025. The company highlighted its consistent track record of providing shareholder value through regular dividend payments and yearly dividend increases.

The Clorox Company Foundation released its annual report highlighting its community impact initiatives. The foundation, established in 1980, focuses on youth development through literacy and STEM programs, while also supporting racial and environmental justice initiatives. Employee engagement has been significant, with over half of teammates participating in the GIFT campaign and contributing volunteer hours. The foundation provides disaster relief support and emphasizes community well-being through various programs, staying aligned with Clorox Company's purpose of helping people thrive.

The Clorox Company highlights Danielle Chan, a senior analyst on the Burt's Bees sales team, through their Change Makers initiative. Chan was recognized for her leadership in the NextGen organization and successful implementation of the Reverse Mentorship Program. The program aims to bridge generational gaps in the workforce and amplify young professionals' voices within the organization.

Chan emphasizes the importance of IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Allyship) in building an inclusive workplace where employees feel empowered to share their perspectives regardless of their position level. Her approach focuses on creating safe spaces, active listening, and taking concrete actions to support inclusive environments.