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STRATEGY
LOW-CARBON
ENVIRONMENT
SAFETY
COMMUNITY
PEOPLE
GOVERNANCE
Connecting With Stakeholders
To understand local interests and
priorities, we proactively engage
with all stakeholders, including:
Neighbors
We work to ensure our neighbors
understand our proposed
activities, and we strive to provide
them with opportunities to have
their concerns heard. Outreach
efforts are designed around
our communities' needs and
preferences and may include
a combination of hotlines,
newsletters, direct mailings,
electronic notifications, websites
and participation in community
advisory councils (CACs) or
community advisory panels
(CAPs).
In Wilmington, California, the CAP and Valero
Volunteers worked together to paint murals
and refresh the campus of a nearby high
school that is dedicated to educating students
who have dropped out or are struggling to
graduate.
Regulatory Agencies and Government
Officials
Comprised of fenceline residents and
businesses, nonprofit organizations and
government representatives, CACs/CAPs have
traditionally been a primary mechanism for
Valero to engage with local communities. We
work closely with the members of our CACs/
CAPs, meeting regularly, and sometimes
partnering on volunteer activities.
Federal, state and local regulatory agencies provide
environmental stewardship through the development
and enforcement of regulations. Engagements
with regulators are mutually beneficial, serving as
opportunities for Valero to provide business and
operations updates and for agencies to discuss
regulatory matters. We also work closely with
government officials to ensure alignment of our
business with public policies. Both regulators and
government officials are invited to our refineries and
plants as part of our proactive engagement efforts.
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
We regularly meet with representatives from NGOs in
local communities to answer their questions, as well
as look for ways we can partner on projects for the
betterment of the community.
Indigenous Tribes
We worked with indigenous tribes to preserve sites with
biodiverse, historical, cultural and spiritual significance.
For instance, during the construction of the Diamond
Pipeline in Oklahoma and Arkansas, 23 indigenous
communities were contacted to participate in the
permitting process. After a consultation process, more
than 200 locations were identified as requiring tribal
and archaeological surveying along the 440-mile route.
Industry and Business Partners
We collaborate with industry and business partners
to promote mutual success by embracing the highest
standards of responsible operations, including ethical
business practices, compliance with all laws and
regulations, health, safety, environment, human rights,
labor and governance.
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