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Conservation and Wildlife Habitat (Biodiversity) Protection
Wildlife Habitats
Ecological stewardship is an integral part of Marathon Petroleum LLC’s commitment to Responsible Care.® Through its Wildlife Habitat Program, Marathon improves the appearance of its properties, supports unique ecosystems and provides opportunities for environmental education and community involvement. Marathon presently has nine wildlife sites that are certified by the Wildlife Habitat Council. Several other locations have initiated projects that are expected to result in certification.
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Air Quality Improvement and Climate Change Partnerships
EPA Environmental Performance Track Member
In January 2002, Marathon Petroleum LLC’s Garyville refinery was awarded membership in EPA’s National Environmental Performance Track. The Garyville Refinery was the first, and to date only, refinery in the United States, to be so honored.
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Educational Materials and General Program Development
Working Closely with Local Schools
Marathon Petroleum LLC’s facilities work closely with local schools, providing a variety of resources to augment learning experiences.
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Local Community and Career Development Programs
Marathon Employees Provide Assistance to the Communities in Which They Work
Over the last 12 years, Garyville refinery employees have provided assistance in the development of the Industrial Mechanical Program at the Louisiana Technical College in Reserve, Louisiana.
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National Coalitions and Programs for Teachers
Marathon Facilities Participate in Local Initiatives to Bridge the Gap between Business and Education
Experts on a variety of subjects, including engineering, environmental management and safety, Marathon employees frequently visit the local schools in their communities. During these visits, they teach students about the petroleum industry and the important functions Marathon facilities provide in the community. Students are often invited to tour the facility to see first hand what goes on at Marathon Oil.
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Environmental (Marine and Wildlife) Health and Safety Education Programs
Partnering with Local Fire Protection Agencies
At Marathon Petroleum LLC’s seven refineries, the in-house fire department trains with local fire departments who might be called on to assist if a fire occurs. Marathon also emphasizes fire-fighting training through employee attendance at industry-recognized facilities, such as Texas A&M.
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Wildlife Habitat Education Programs
Over the past three years, through the Wildlife Habitat Council’s Corporate Lands for Learning program, volunteers of the Catlettsburg, Kentucky, Refinery Wildlife Team have hosted over 600 school children for natural science and conservation programs at the refinery’s Savage Branch Reserve.
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Community Engagement and Health Programs
Community Engagement through Responsible Care®
In 1999, Marathon Oil was one of the first companies to become a pioneer company in the National Petrochemical & Refiners Association (NRPA) Responsible Care Partnership Initiative, which focuses on improvement through implementation of key HES practices.
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Supporting Health Initiatives
Improving the health of it’s employees and helping the residents of the communities in which it operates is important to Marathon. From changing the occurrence of colon cancer to donating bone marrow, employees are eager to make a difference.
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New! Marathon and Partners Work to Control Malaria in Equatorial Guinea
Marathon Oil Corporation announced that the Government of Equatorial Guinea, Marathon, Noble Energy GEPetrol and SONAGAS, are extending their successful Bioko Island Malaria Control Project (BIMCP) in Equatorial Guinea. The innovative private-public partnership has committed to investing an additional $28 million to continue its malaria control initiative through 2013.
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Community Infrastructure and Development and Relief Programs
Matching Gifts Program
The Marathon Oil Corporation Foundation offers eligible Marathon employees and retirees the opportunity to participate in its Matching Gifts Program.
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Ethics in Business
Since 2001, Marathon Oil's Business Integrity Office annually has partnered with the Findlay, Ohio, Chamber of Commerce to present an Ethics Forum featuring a key note speaker and interactive discussion of business ethics issues.
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Human Diversity, Minority Business and Youth Support Programs
Building Diversity Relationships
Leveraging the diversity of Marathon’s workforce enables us to build the relationships and business partnerships that will ensure we meet our goals for sustainable value growth.
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Disaster Preparedness and Security Assurance Programs
Meritorious Service Award
Marathon employees are often recognized for their service and their skills as was evidenced in an employee’s recent participation in the development of a Mutual Aid 'Resource Typing' initiative for response to chemical, biological and weapons of mass destruction incidents. Serving as the industry representative on the U.S. Coast Guard’s Chemical Transportation Advisory Committee, a Marathon employee helped the group identify, review and make recommendations on industry standards for hazardous substance response organizations. The on-going initiative is headed by FEMA for the Office of Homeland Security. Recognizing his efforts, the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard awarded the Marathon employee with the Meritorious Public Service Award.
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Security Partnerships
Marathon Oil Corporate Security has established strategic partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation (Infragard and Awareness of National Security Issues/Response program-ANSIR), ASIS International, Energy Information Sharing and Analysis Center (ISAC) and NPRA Security Committee.
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