AZZ Inc. Awarded on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies 2023 List

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FORT WORTH, Texas, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- AZZ Inc. (NYSE: AZZ), the leading independent provider of hot-dip galvanizing and coil coating solutions in North America, today announced that it has been awarded on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023. This prestigious award is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list can be viewed on Newsweek's website at https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-most-responsible-companies-2023.

America's Most Responsible Companies were selected based on publicly available key performance indicators derived from CSR Reports, Sustainability Reports, and other reports as well as an independent survey. The key performance indicators focused on company performance in the environmental, social, and corporate governance areas, while the independent survey asked U.S. citizens about their perception of company activities related to corporate social responsibility.

The final award recognizes the top 500 most responsible companies in the United States, spanning 14 industries. AZZ is pleased to be recognized on Newsweek's list of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023.

Tom Ferguson, Chief Executive Officer commented, "This award reflects the hard work and commitment of our leadership team, sustainability council, and employees as we deliver on our commitment to build a more sustainable future for our business and the end-markets we serve. We are advancing ESG as a strategic priority across our company while staying focused on driving growth, enhancing shareholder value, reducing our impact on the environment, and continuing to invest in our employees and the communities in which we live and work."

About AZZ Inc.

AZZ Inc. is the largest 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. 

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

Investor Relations Contact:
Three Part Advisors, LLC
Sandy Martin / Phillip Kupper
[email protected] / [email protected]
(214) 616-2207 / (817) 778-8339

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