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Community
Feedback from Our Neighbors
More than 600 random surveys of community members and
multiple interviews with stakeholders conducted as part of the
independent Environmental Justice Audit Report revealed that
our neighbors held positive views of Valero.
Community Surveys: a favorable impression of Valero - In
October 2022, Valero voluntarily engaged a third-party polling
company to conduct more than 600 random surveys in
certain Valero neighboring communities.
An overwhelming majority of residents surveyed recognized
the importance of oil and gas companies to the local
economy, and a majority of residents had a favorable
impression of Valero as a company. Additionally, a majority of
residents did not believe that environmental racism was an
issue in their community. However, a majority of respondents
were at least somewhat concerned about environmental
issues in their local area. This contrast suggests that while
race-related EJ concerns are limited, a general concern over
the level of pollutants in air and water exists.
Community Interviews:
positive feedback from
organizations advancing
EJ concerns to regulators,
local of昀椀cials and nonpro昀椀ts
- Montrose Environmental
conducted in-depth interviews
with stakeholders, including
regulators, local of昀椀cials,
community organizers and
nonpro昀椀t representatives to
collect their feedback.
“Valero has a positive impact
on the community and
generationally; Valero is a true
partner.”
- Melissa Perrier, Manager,
Campaign & Marketing, United
Way St. Charles
“Valero is committed to making
a better community for all to
work and live in. We can’t have
a healthy community unless it is
resilient. A resilient community
starts with a resilient economy.”
- Jesse Gilbert, President & CEO,
Texas State Aquarium
Valero’s Houston Re昀椀nery joins Houston Mayor John
Whitmire and other representatives to celebrate “East
End Day at City Hall” hosted by the East End Chamber of
Commerce.
Valero is a founding member of this organization,
serving residents and businesses in Houston’s East End
area, near the re昀椀nery.
“Our local Valero has developed
a culture of giving that is unlike
any other organization that I
have ever seen. Valero supports
and encourages employee
volunteerism. Management
welcomes ideas on how best to
impact the community. It’s truly
an organization that believes
that you have to invest in the
community and they empower
their employees to do it.”
- Janie Johnson, President & CEO,
United Way Port Arthur/Mid and
South Jefferson County
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