James Hardie Newest Corporate Sponsor of
'Habitat Strong' Initiative
CHICAGO, Feb. 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of the company's
purpose, Building a Better Future for All™, today,
James Hardie (NYSE: JHX), one of the
world's leading manufacturers of building solutions, expanded its
longtime support of Habitat for Humanity International as the
newest corporate sponsor of the 'Habitat Strong' program.
'Habitat Strong' was developed in response to the need to build
affordable and more climate-resilient homes that can withstand
severe weather conditions and natural disasters.
James Hardie will provide its
signature fiber cement siding and trim products that are designed
to stand the test of time, as well as monetary donations to fund
the construction of climate-resilient homes in communities across
the country over the next three years.
"We're extremely proud to continue our support of Habitat's
vision to create a world where everyone has a decent place to
live," said Aaron Erter, Chief
Executive Officer, James Hardie.
"The new partnership is a natural extension of our purpose,
Building a Better Future for All™. This purpose includes
efforts to develop resilient building solutions that do right by
our shared planet, as well as support communities where our team of
more than 5,000 global employees live and work."
For families in areas prone to natural disasters, the 'Habitat
Strong' program aims to construct homes with code-plus building
practices that meet and exceed the Insurance Institute for Business
& Home Safety's FORTIFIED™ home standard.
"When a disaster strikes, the loss of a home can leave a family
at their most vulnerable," said Tolli
Love, Chief Development Officer, Habitat for Humanity
International. "As global warming and climate change continue to
make weather events more frequent and severe, the need for more
resilient homes is increasingly apparent. The monetary and product
donations from James Hardie will
enable local Habitat affiliates across the country to build
stronger, more durable homes within their communities. We are
grateful for their support of 'Habitat Strong' and are excited
about what we will continue to build together."
Since Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976, the nonprofit
has helped 59 million people around the world build or improve a
place to call home – including 13.4 million people in 2023 alone.
The organization also is working to help millions more improve
their housing conditions through training programs and advocacy
work driven by Habitat in local communities.
For more information about James
Hardie's support of the 'Habitat Strong' program or the
company's products, visit www.jameshardie.com.
James Hardie Building Products Inc.
James
Hardie is the North American leader in home building products.
Hardie® products offer long lasting beauty and
endless design possibilities with trusted protection and low
maintenance. As the #1 producer and marketer of high-performance
fiber cement building solutions, James Hardie offers
siding and accessories for every style.
Hardie® products are non-combustible and stand up
to weather and time while empowering homeowners and building
professionals to achieve the home of their dreams. James
Hardie operates with an inclusive company culture, and an
unwavering commitment to Zero Harm. The company proudly employs a
diverse workforce of over 5,000 employees worldwide.
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