Chevron supports biofuels research and emissions reduction by partnering with Lincoln University to research a new biofuel feedstock suitable for New Zealand. This multimillion dollar partnership is aimed at developing a sustainable domestic biofuels industry to benefit all New Zealanders.
We sponsor the Foundation for Youth Development, a well-respected charitable foundation that fosters values and self-esteem in young New Zealanders.
Our Caltex brand has a national network of easily recognizable retail locations that provide pickup points for the annual Keep New Zealand Beautiful Cleanup Week, in September. Our retail network also provides central drop-off points for the annual Caltex Month of Giving, in December. The program, which we sponsor in partnership with the Salvation Army, collects gifts for underprivileged children.
We honor those who give their time and effort to the community by sponsoring the volunteers of the Starship Foundation, which assists New Zealand's largest children's hospital.
The volunteer spirit is also strong among our employees. Each year, a large proportion of the Chevron New Zealand workforce participates in our Chevron Week of Caring. Employees are given paid leave to take part in a wide range of community activities, including kindergarten cleanups, beach cleanups and other spring-cleaning projects, Habitat for Humanity, and Ronald McDonald House. Employees also are encouraged to participate in fundraising and volunteer activities, such as the Starship Foundation annual street appeal and the Starship Children's Hospital Christmas party.
Updated: March 2009