ESG Report - Report - Page 60
Velo Valero cycling team members.
Family event at
Valero Memphis
Refinery.
Behavioral and Mental Health Benefits
Generous Vacation and Leave Programs
In an effort to build greater awareness of available
mental health resources, we have added initiatives and
access points to help employees meet their unique
needs. This includes awareness campaigns, virtual
and in-person access to wellness experts, meditation
resources, stress and anxiety workshops, nutritional
clinics and annual wellness assessments. Other
benefits supporting behavioral health include:
Valero recognizes the importance
$108 Million
of providing the opportunity for rest,
Vacation and
recovery, recreation and personal
Paid Leave
time to meet employee and family
in 2022.
health needs. Competitive paid
leave time provides short- and long-term support while
employees are away, encouraging greater emotional
and physical wellness upon return to work. Leave
programs include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Virtual program focused on cognitive behavioral
therapy (CBT).
• Mobile app offering support for anxiety, depression
and stress.
• Virtual therapy sessions through multiple providers.
Additional services and workplace events encourage
habits that improve emotional health and support
better work-life balance. Examples in the U.S. include:
• Total Wellness Fairs to bring health and wellness
vendors and resources to employees.
• 'Get Outside Valero' event encourages families to
foster mental and physical health.
• 'Pills and Paper Purge' event (partnership with DEA) to
de-clutter and de-stress.
• Fitness challenges to grow physical/mental wellness.
• Virtual wellness incentive platform to encourage
physical activity and take preventive steps to
maintain health.
• Internal ‘Total Wellness’ portal with resources.
• Accessible videos encouraging proper form and
movement during physical exercise.
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• Parental Leave Policy: In the U.S., our childbirth
leave is available on the date of hire and includes
nine weeks of paid leave. In addition, three weeks
of paid parental leave/bonding are offered for all
new parents, including adoption and surrogacy. In
total, birth mothers are given 12 weeks of paid leave.
A package of helpful resources and support links
are sent to Valero parents in advance of the birth,
including a summary of leave provisions. For our
non-U.S. employees, paid parental leave meets or
exceeds legal requirements in those countries.
‘Hello Baby’ and Family Gift Program: From the
time an employee provides notification about
an expected new arrival, through their leave
time and transition back to work, new parents
receive continual support. Helpful resources,
guidance and gifts are provided to parents as
they navigate changes and welcome a new
family member.
