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Valero is committed to producing environmentally clean products, while improving the environmental quality of operations and making the safety of employees, operations and communities its highest priority.
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Social Responsibility Report
Read Valero’s Social Responsibility Report to learn how the company puts into action its commitments to excellence in health and safety, the environment, community support, employee initiatives and corporate governance.
The Valero Port Arthur Refinery won a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency award for its wastewater-sludge recycling success as a participant in the agency’s National Partnership for Environmental Priorities (NPEP) program.
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Environmental stewardship is a core value at Valero. The company has reduced environmental incidents 59 percent since 2006 and made significant improvements demonstrating its commitment to a cleaner environment. For example, Valero:
  • Spent nearly $2.5 billion on environmental upgrades at its refineries over the past five years, reducing emissions
  • Became the first traditional refiner to enter large-scale production of ethanol, a renewable fuel, with 10 plants in the Midwest
  • Built wind-powered turbines to improve energy efficiency and reduce Valero’s carbon footprint
Health & Safety

Valero’s most important measure of success always has been the health and safety of its employees, contractors, customers and neighbors. It is Valero’s way of doing business.

  • Valero has the most refineries certified as "Star Sites," the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s highest recognition of facilities that exceed safety expectations under OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).
  • The company has reduced injury rates by 46 percent since 2004, drawing upon its knowledgeable workforce and collective experience.
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Pipeline Public Awareness Program
The goal of the Valero Energy (Valero) Pipeline Public Awareness Program is to enhance safety and environmental protection through increased public awareness and knowledge. Public awareness programs should raise the awareness of the affected public and key stakeholder audiences of the presence of pipelines in their communities and increase their understanding of the role of pipelines in transporting energy. Valero is committed to operating safely and protecting our environment. Increasing awareness in the communities along our pipelines, reduces the likelihood and potential impact of emergencies and releases through education and programs like Call Before You Dig.
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Commitment to Excellence
Learn about Valero's commitment to excellence in environment and safety, as well its commitments to employees and communities.
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