At the heart of many effective community partnerships are the individual efforts and time that company employees give as volunteers in community service. Community clean-up projects and environmental conservation programs offer many different opportunities for volunteer projects. Many companies support volunteer projects such as repainting or refurbishing homes in the community for those who are having difficulty in maintaining their homes. For example, the Shell Employees and Retirees Volunteer Effort (SERVE) founded in 1975, matches employees, retirees and their family members with volunteer opportunities that best utilize their available time, talents and energy. As examples of environmental conservation, Shell is one of the largest worldwide participants in The Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup, which works in conjunction with the Texas General Land Office’s Adopt-a-Beach program to remove trash from beaches while also collecting valuable information on the amount and type of debris. Thousands of ChevronTexaco employees have volunteered for over a decade to restore Yosemite National park’s oak woodlands, meadows and lakes.
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The Colonial Pipeline Company actively participates in a variety of local partnerships to promote environmental education and preservation of trails and waterways.
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As part of a ChevronTexaco-sponsored program, thousands of employees have volunteered for over a decade to restore Yosemite National Park's oak woodlands, meadows and lakes.
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Adhering to the principle of sustainable development led ConocoPhillips to an innovative solution for an environmental cleanup of a 1987 pipeline spill at Magpie Creek on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
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The Gulf Coast Bird Observatory (GCBO) was created, which has expanded into a network of protected habitats across the Gulf Coast from Florida to Mexico. ConocoPhillips provides funding and ConocoPhillips people are deeply involved.
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The ConocoPhillips Indonesia business unit challenged itself to implement a community development program that would be targeted specifically at economic empowerment objectives. In addition, the company and the Indonesian government were interested in addressing the serious issue of deforestation in Indonesia.
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In 2001, the ConocoPhillips Humber refinery’s relationship with the neighboring community was tested when an explosion and fire in the saturate gas plant caused damage to area homes. Although the plant was quickly and safely shut down and no major injuries resulted, relationships with the local community were seriously affected. As a result of the incident, a community liaison team was formed to help residents repair property damage and to reassure them of the refinery’s commitment to safety.
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Based in Oklohoma City, Devon Energy is a strong supporter of community organizations and charitable causes in Canada and the U.S. that touch the lives of many. Youth and education are the foundation for our future, and Devon is a strong supporter of many organizations that are enriching the lives of our youth.
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Environmental leadership is a key component of Devon’s environmental, health and safety philosophy. During 2001, twenty-four Houston employees and family members participated in two volunteer workdays on Sundown Island Bird Sanctuary near Port O’Connor, Texas, enhancing the environment and bird community.
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ExxonMobil assists employees in finding ways to demonstrate their strong personal commitment to habitat restoration, species protection, and biodiversity education.
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In addition to making direct contributions, ExxonMobil encourages its employees, retirees and their families to contribute their time and money to the communities where ExxonMobil operates.
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