Chevron’s large Houston workforce will support the Houston Texans’
social programs
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 25, 2018--
Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX)and the Houston Texans today
announced a five-year partnership designating Chevron as the Texans’
first-ever Official Volunteerism Partner. This marks an expansion of
Chevron’s long-standing relationship with the Texans, with a focus on
engaging the company’s large workforce in Houston with the team’s
impactful community initiatives.
“We are excited to expand our partnership with the Houston Texans as the
team’s Official Volunteerism Partner. Chevron’s employees have a deep
dedication to our community, volunteering over 55,000 hours last year,”
said Jeff Shellebarger, President, Chevron North American Exploration
and Production Company. “Chevron’s core values and commitment to
volunteerism mirror that of the Texans, and this partnership amplifies
each organization’s impact.”
2018 marks the third year of the Chevron-Houston Texans partnership. The
expanded alliance and the Official Volunteer Partner designation will
include the participation of hundreds of Chevron volunteers at three key
upcoming Texans events: in December, the Running of the Bulls presented
by H-E-B; and in the spring of 2019, Houston Texans Kids Triathlon
presented by Texas Children’s Hospital, and Texans Care Volunteer Day
presented by Chevron.
“Chevron is a tremendous partner for the Houston Texans. Their Houston
employees have a strong reputation for supporting our communities
year-round through ongoing volunteer projects,” said Houston Texans
President Jamey Rootes. “This is an extraordinary example of corporate
responsibility and demonstrates why we want Chevron as our Official
Volunteerism Partner.”
Chevron has been part of the fabric of Houston for more than 100 years,
and the company collaborates with more than 100 Houston-area nonprofit
partners to develop community programs focused on providing those in
need with the necessities of life – food, clothing, education and
affordable housing.
With a local employee and contractor workforce of more than 8,000,
Houston represents the largest concentration of Chevron employees
globally, and the company has important business interests throughout
Texas, including the Permian Basin and Corpus Christi. A number of
Chevron’s businesses are headquartered in Houston, including our
exploration and production companies for North America, Africa and Latin
America; our technology companies; pipeline, power and global
procurement businesses; and the supply and trading function. In
addition, many of Chevron’s major capital projects are planned and
developed from Houston.
Chevron Corporation is one of the world’s leading integrated energy
companies. Through its subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide, the
company is involved in virtually every facet of the energy industry.
Chevron explores for, produces and transports crude oil and natural gas;
refines, markets and distributes transportation fuels and lubricants;
manufactures and sells petrochemicals and additives; generates power;
and develops and deploys technologies that enhance business value in
every aspect of the company’s operations. Chevron is based in San Ramon,
Calif. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.
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