Our Community Investment Focus
We have an unwavering commitment to being a good partner with our communities by focusing on building productive, collaborative, trusting and beneficial relationships.
Globally we strive to contribute to economic growth and well-being in the communities where we operate through comprehensive community engagement efforts.
In Australia, our social investment is concentrated in the north-west of Western Australia, as well as in Perth, where Chevron Australia is headquartered. We invest in high-value programs that build human capacity and help stimulate economic growth, enabling communities to prosper.
In 2009 we will contribute more than AU$3 million to social investment programs in Perth and the north-west of Western Australia.
Chevron supports a range of programs across three key areas: health, education and training and the environment.
Partnering for Stronger Communities
As part of our commitment to enhancing the communities closest to our offshore operations, our Community Spirit Grants program – now in its third year – has resulted in grants totaling more than AU$350,000 being awarded to local community organisations in Exmouth, Onslow, Karratha and Dampier.
Our employees also are encouraged to be actively involved in the community by spending one paid day per year volunteering on worthwhile community projects. We also support employees’ efforts outside of work by providing grants to community organisations they volunteer with and we match their donations to local charities through our Change for Charity program.