ExxonMobil Baton Rouge named Large Manufacturer of the Year by The Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI)

ExxonMobil has been honored as the 2024 Large Manufacturer of the Year by the Louisiana Association of Business and Industry (LABI). This esteemed recognition celebrates the company’s growth, modernization efforts, and positive impact on communities across Louisiana, showcasing its unwavering commitment to innovation, excellence, and community engagement.

The award acknowledges ExxonMobil’s remarkable progress in manufacturing, including a recent $230 million modernization project at its Baton Rouge Complex. This investment has upgraded the facility’s technological capabilities, created new employment opportunities, and provided a significant boost to the local economy.

In addition to its economic contributions, ExxonMobil has demonstrated a strong commitment to the community through extensive philanthropic initiatives, environmental programs, and first-responder training. These efforts aim to enhance economic development and improve the quality of life for Louisiana residents.

"We are honored to receive the Business Excellence Award for Large Manufacturer of the Year. For generations, local families have trusted ExxonMobil as a place to build rewarding, lifelong careers. Our achievements—past and present—are a testament to the dedication, expertise, and skill of our 6,000-strong workforce."

- Regina Davis, ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Refinery Complex Manager

ExxonMobil was honored at the LABIs Business Excellence Awards banquet on November 20, recognizing its contributions to economic growth and workforce development in Louisiana. The annual LA Business Excellence Awards celebrate organizations making a meaningful difference in the state's economy through innovative initiatives and responsible business practices.

As a global leader, ExxonMobil continues to tackle pressing energy challenges both locally and worldwide with an unwavering commitment to sustainability and progress. The Baton Rouge operations, a behemoth of refining and petrochemical complexes, is the linchpin that underpins global supply chains for fuels and chemical products critical to modern civilization: everything from lightweight automotive components to baby diapers.

With over 115 years of uninterrupted presence in Louisiana's heartland, ExxonMobil has etched its legacy as an industry stalwart, pioneering production at the iconic Baton Rouge Refinery since its inception. 1909. With a legacy of long-term investments spanning generations, ExxonMobil has solidified its presence in Louisiana as a vital contributor to the region's economic landscape today and beyond.