Volunteerism
Fueling our Communities
Valero employees logged more than 133,800 volunteer hours in 2024 in the communities where they live and work. It’s just part of what we do and who we are.
Connecting with Community Members
Valero looks for opportunities to collaborate with fenceline neighbors, local officials, regulators and community and nonprofit leaders, to build stronger communities.
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Our Commitment to Service
Valero employees are encouraged to serve on more than 300 local nonprofit boards, as well as to contribute as volunteers or with charitable donations.
See the ways in which we serve our communities.
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2024 Community Highlights
In 2024, Valero and the Valero Energy Foundation generated more than $77.2 million for charities through employee and company donations, corporate philanthropy, fundraising and volunteerism.
- $77.2 million+ total generated for charities, including:
- $5.2 million global employee giving and employee volunteerism
- $21.4 million corporate investments in the U.S., U.K., Canada, Mexico and Peru
- $20.9 million support for United Way agencies (U.S., Mexico and Peru)
- $29.7 million Valero Energy Foundation investments (including net proceeds from major fundraising events such as the Valero Texas Open & Valero Benefit for Children)
- 133,850 Valero employee volunteer hours globally
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Valero's Volunteer Council
Employee-led Volunteer Councils at each location work to build strong bonds with local civic organizations and charities.
Valero's Volunteer Council
What Fuels Us We are committed to safe, reliable and environmentally responsible operations. We are guided by five principles in Safety, Environment, Community, Employees and Governance.
Responsibility
Community Investment & Engagement
Responsibility
