2015 report to our community - Chevron Pascagoula Refinery

2015 report to our community
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery
letter from our refinery general manager
Friends,
While we did not have any major projects underway,
2015 was a busy year for the Chevron Pascagoula
Refinery. More than 1,500 employees and 2,500
contractors worked nearly 6 million hours to provide
high-quality energy products to our customers and
value to our investors. We work hard to operate safely
and responsibly, to be a good corporate citizen, and to
be a partner in the community’s progress.
Chevron has been part of Jackson County for more
than 50 years, and throughout that time we have
been proud to support programs that help make this
community such a special place. In 2015, Chevron
employees volunteered more than 7,000 hours with
organizations and non-profits throughout the area. Through contributions totaling
more than $1 million, we also continued our efforts in economic development, our
investment in local students, and our focus on health and the environment. Whether
expanding STEM education in Jackson County schools, cleaning up trash in our inland
waterways, or collecting food and toys to benefit local families in need, we are grateful
for the partnerships that make these efforts successful.
This report provides insight into the many ways Chevron is involved in our community.
I hope you find it informative, and share our vision for the continued improvement of
the quality of life for residents in Jackson County and the entire coastal region.
Sincerely,
Bruce Chinn
Pascagoula Refinery General Manager
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Refinery Overview
Community Impact
Over 1,500 employees and
approximately 2,500 contractors
Paid nearly $49.6 million in
property taxes*
Produces an average of 5.6 million
gallons of gasoline daily
Spent $381 million with Jackson
County vendors and suppliers*
Processes an average of 330,000
barrels of crude oil daily
Volunteers over 7,000 hours annually
to area nonprofit organizations
*2014 numbers
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery
The Chevron Way is our organization’s philosophy of doing business by “getting results
the right way.” Our community efforts are built on this principle, which distinguishes us
and guides our actions. We conduct our business in a socially responsible and ethical
manner. We respect the law, support human rights, protect the environment and help
benefit the communities where we work.
In Jackson County, we focus our community engagement program in the following areas.
Education: 62%
Environment & Health /
Social Well-being, Other: 22%
Economic Development: 16%
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educating and training
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery’s support for education focuses on early childhood (birth to five years
old), Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) K-12 education, and youth
development initiatives.
We are dedicated to helping our community prosper by equipping today’s students
for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Widening Horizons
In 2015, Chevron again supported the annual Pathways2Possibilities career expo, an interactive
event to introduce 8th-graders across the Gulf Coast to opportunities in various fields.
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery
CHEVRON FUEL YOUR SCHOOL
Fuel Your School is an innovative collaboration between Chevron and DonorsChoose.org to help fund eligible classroom
projects in several U.S. markets where Chevron has operations.
In October 2015, Jackson County schools received $50,000 from the Fuel Your School Campaign. The Refinery also
contributed an additional $121,000 to DonorsChoose.org projects through a corporate sponsored initiative.
HOW IT
WORKS
$872
PROJECTS
FUNDED
AVERAGE PROJECT COST
TECHNOLOGY
40
EQUIPMENT
4
SUPPLIES
14
BOOKS
7
PROGRAM
REACH
$50,000 RAISED IN 2015
TOTAL FUNDS RAISED
$205,072 SINCE 2012
JACKSON COUNTY,
MISSISSIPPI
65
35 PUBLIC 7,933 K-12
TEACHERS SCHOOLS STUDENTS
educating and training
Focus on the Future
For more than a decade, Chevron has been a proud supporter of Excel By 5, an early childhood
education community initiative to make sure children are happy, healthy and ready to learn. In 2015,
Excel By 5 had approximately 30,000 beneficiaries and worked with almost 40 Mississippi communities.
Expanding STEM Opportunities
Project Lead The Way, with Chevron funding, has expanded from one pilot high school in Jackson
County in 2013, to 17 elementary schools, six middle schools and six high schools with PLTW programs.
The organization inspires and empowers K-12 students to build and demonstrate in-demand,
transportable skills by applying problem-solving strategies to complex, real-world challenges. This year,
31 Refinery engineers volunteered as class mentors to local Project Lead The Way classrooms.
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Healthy Eating
The Refinery supports the MS Gulf Coast
Youth Health Coalition’s Childhood
Obesity Initiative and Let’s Go! Gulf
Coast program to encourage our
youngest citizens to develop healthy
eating habits for life. Let’s Go! Gulf Coast
motivates individuals to have a daily goal
of five or more fruits and vegetables,
two hours or less of recreational screen
time, one hour or more of physical
activity and zero sugary drinks.
Local Education
In 2015, Chevron donated $250,000 to
a new joint Mississippi State University /
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
engineering program. For the first time,
students will be able to pursue a 4-year
engineering degree at the MGCCC
Jackson County Campus. Right, Chevron
Pascagoula Refinery General Manager
Bruce Chinn (far right) and Chevron Gulf
of Mexico Vice President Mike Illane (far
left) present the first installment to MSU
President Mark Keenum and MGCCC
President Mary Graham.
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protecting our environment
We believe that developing energy and protecting natural resources go hand in hand.
With some of the industry’s highest environmental standards, the Pascagoula Refinery
is home to a variety of native wildlife and four successful wetland mitigation sites.
Whether partnering with local conservation agencies, working with local students to
spread knowledge about their environment or collecting litter in Jackson County, the
Pascagoula Refinery continues to make a positive difference in environmental outreach
and advocacy.
Environmental Stewardship
In 2015, as part of Earth
Day, Chevron launched an
awareness campaign to
highlight the efforts of people
and organizations in the
community who are advocates
for the environment. Refinery
volunteers also helped
collect waste during Jackson
County’s annual Household
Hazardous Waste Collection
Day, and worked with
Cherokee Elementary to plant
fruits and vegetables.
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery
Pascagoula River Audubon Center
The new 5,000-square-foot Pascagoula River Audubon Center in Moss Point opened its doors on
October 15th. Chevron has partnered with the Audubon Society in Jackson County for over a decade,
and contributed over $1 million to support the creation of the center’s educational and conservation
programs. The center will serve as a community and tourist destination, and a focal point of wetland and
habitat restoration along the Pascagoula River and coastal Mississippi.
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growing economic development
50
Chevron Property Taxes
1975-2014
40
Taxes in millions of dollars
County Taxes
School Taxes
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Since operations began in 1963, the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery has grown to be
Chevron’s largest refinery and one of the country’s top ten petroleum refineries.
Our continuous growth has been fueled by a shared economic development strategy
based on solid, long-term investments that continue to benefit both our company and
the community. Our success also would not have been possible without local partners,
and we are proud that in 2014 the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery spent $381 million on
goods and services provided by Jackson County businesses.
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Supporting Local Suppliers
Once again, the Pascagoula Refinery proudly
supported the Jackson County Chamber of
Commerce’s Industrial Trade Show. Chevron
volunteers assist in planning and executing a
successful event that encourages local sources by
highlighting local vendors and suppliers.
Small Business in Jackson County
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery is a supporter of many
small business initiatives in Jackson County. Whether it’s
through involvement in the Jackson County Chamber
of Commerce Small Business Issue Management Group,
or support for the Jackson County Small Business
Incubator, we know that a healthy local economy helps
ensure shared success for the whole community.
Excellence in Exporting
In 2015, Chevron Pascagoula Refinery was
recognized as one of Mississippi’s Export
Champions for its success in exporting. The
award acknowledged the Refinery for its
support of economic growth in Mississippi.
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the power of human energy
As the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery has grown through the years, one thing that hasn’t changed is Chevron’s
commitment to the community.
Whether partnering with local nonprofits, hosting local high schoolers for Career Day and tours of the refinery, or
raising money for local initiatives, it’s the Refinery employees and contractors who make the difference.
We salute both the volunteers and the charitable organizations for being forces for positive change in our community every day.
Career Day
Over 200 Refinery
employees helped
make the annual 2015
Chevron Career Day a
success. The two-day
event brought in over
400 students from local
schools to learn about
Science, Technology &
Math (STEM) careers
and take a tour of
the Refinery.
Local Fire
Training
Commemorating Katrina Anniversary
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina,
Chevron partnered with Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi
Gulf Coast (HFHMGC) to help build a new Pascagoula home.
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery
Every year, the
Pascagoula
Refinery hosts
dozens of local
professional
and volunteer
firefighters for
specialized training.
Toy Drive
American Heart Association
In 2015, Refinery volunteers organized a toy drive and sponsored holiday
gifts for over 110 children. In addition, over $2,500 in cash was raised.
Once again, Chevron employees, families and friends participated in
the American Heart Association’s annual Jackson County Heart Walk.
Team Chevron raised over $2,000.
Supporting Proud
Traditions
More than 40 racers
crossed the finish line at
the 23rd annual Deborah
Washington Memorial
Soap Box Derby in
Moss Point. Chevron
volunteers participated
in the event by keeping
the official heat times,
keeping water off of the
derby cars, passing out
water and cheering the
racers on!
Chevron HumanKind
Chevron HumanKind is a
company-wide initiative
that, among other
things, matches financial
contributions made by
employees and retirees to
nonprofits. In 2015, Chevron
Pascagoula Refinery and
it’s employees contributed
more than $800,000 to
area non-profits, including
the 2015 Campaign for
United Way of Jackson and
George Counties.
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supporting community partners
In 2015, through contributions, sponsorships, in-kind donations, and volunteer hours, we supported over 200
organizations in Jackson County and surrounding areas, including:
Adrienne’s House Domestic Violence Shelter,
Pascagoula MS
Construction Workforce Development
Center Services
George County Quarterback Club
Live Oak Arts Festival
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Xi Zeta Lambda
Chapter, Pascagoula, MS
Cottage Hill Steelers, Mobile, AL
Grace Christian Academy
Lynn Meadows Discovery Center
Grand Bay Union Athletic Assoc.
Main Street Pascagoula
American Assoc. of Blacks in Energy – Gulf
Coast Chapter, Gulfport, MS
Delta Council, MS
Gulf Coast Business Council
Magnolia Classic Cruisers, Escatawpa, MS
Gulf Coast Center for Non-Violence
March of Dimes
Gulf Coast Community Fdn.
Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, Ocean Springs, MS
Gulf Coast Industrial Alliance
Matthews Part Athletics, AL
Gulf Coast Strikers Baseball, Ocean Springs, MS
M.B. Swayze Education Fdn.
Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra, Inc.
McGill Toolen Catholic High School (Baseball
Boosters), Mobile, AL
American Cancer Society
American Heart Assoc.
American Legislative Exchange Council – MS Chapter
American Red Cross
Assoc. for Sickle Cell Disease
Azalea Trail Run, Mobile, AL
Backpack Buddies
Bacot McCarty Fdn., Pascagoula, MS
Bernice J. Causey Middle School Baseball
Program, Mobile, AL
Biloxi Diamond Club, Inc.
Biloxi Little Theatre
Boy Scouts of America
Boys & Girls Club of Jackson County
Business & Industry Political Education Committee
Central Gulf Industrial Alliance
Central Mississippi Magnolia Chapter of Chevron
Retirees Assoc., Madison, MS
Chamber of Commerce, Covington County
Chamber of Commerce, George County
Chamber of Commerce, Greater Picayune Area
Chamber of Commerce, Jackson County
Chamber of Commerce, Ocean Springs
Committee for the Coast-wide Martin Luther
King, Jr. Birthday Celebration
Corpus Christi School, Mobile, AL
D’Iberville Youth Baseball
Distinguished Young Women – Mississippi
DMR Mississippi Coastal Cleanup
East Central Basketball Boosters Club
East Central Civic Assoc., Hurley, MS
East Central Girls Dixie Youth Softball Darlings
East Central Girls Softball
East Central High School Baseball Boosters
East Central High School Lady Hornets Softball
East Central High School Cheerleaders
Boosters Club
East Central Men’s Club
Habitat for Humanity of the MS Gulf Coast
Henleyfield Community Inc., Carriere, MS
Higher Education Appreciation Day
Home of Grace, Vancleave, MS
Hunt for Heroes (Wounded Warriors)
Institute for Compatible Development
Jackson County, MS
Jackson County CASA
East Central Soccer Booster Club
Jackson County Civic Action
East Central Touchdown Club
Jackson County Conservation District
East Central Volleyball
Jackson County Economic Development Fdn.
East Central Youth Baseball
Jackson County Historical & Genealogical Society
Excel By 5
Explosion of Excellence, George County High School
Explosion of Excellence, Jackson County
Extra Table, Inc.
Jackson County Horseman’s Assoc.
Jackson County Library, Pascagoula
Jackson County Literacy Council
Jackson County Recreation Department
Faith Academy Baseball
Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter
Friends of the Library
Jackson County School District
Jackson County Senior Citizens
Jackson County Sheriff’s Mounted Patrol
Gautier Gator Dugout Club
Jackson County Vo-Tech Center
Gautier High School Soccer
Jackson-George Regional Library System
City of Gautier
Gautier High School Softball
City of Mobile Parks & Recreation
Gautier/Pascagoula Boys Lacrosse
City of Moss Point
Gautier Pride
City of Ocean Springs
Gautier Quarterback Club
City of Pascagoula
Gautier Rotary Club
Coast Community Concert Assoc. Biloxi, MS
George County High School Baseball Team
Collins Mutual Aid Group
George County High School Dance Team
Junior Auxiliary of Biloxi-Ocean Springs
Junior Auxiliary of Pascagoula-Moss Point
Kiwanis Club of Pascagoula
Lady Tori Volleyball, AL
Land Trust for the Mississippi Coastal Plain
LaPoint Krebs Fdn.
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery
Melange Dance Company, Pascagoula, MS
Military Order of Purple Heart,
Jackson County Chapter
Mims Park Athletics, Mobile, AL
Mississippi Arts Commission
Mississippi Assoc. of Coaches, Clinton, MS
Mississippi Circuit Clerks Assoc.
Mississippi Coast Crimestoppers, Inc.
Mississippi Wildlife Enforcement Officers Assoc., Inc.
Mississippi Assoc. of Conservation Districts
Mississippi Assoc. of Partners in Education
Mississippi Commission for Volunteer Service
Mississippi Development Authority
Mississippi Economic Council
Mississippi Energy Institute
Mississippi Gulf Coast Blues Commission, Inc.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chapter, National Football
Fdn. & Hall of Fame
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Fdn.
Mississippi Gulf Coast Council of Garden Clubs
Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA
Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic Fdn, Inc.
Mississippi Main Street Assoc.
Mississippi Manufactures Assoc.
Mississippi Military Relief Fund
Mississippi Municipal League
Mississippi Senior Olympics (Special Olympics Event)
Mississippi State University Extension Service
Our Daily Bread
Resurrection Middle School Athletics
The Senior Center of South Pearl River County
Mississippi Wildlife Federation
Pascagoula Athletic Assoc. (Athletic Hall of Fame)
Rivers of Recovery (Wounded Warriors)
Thin Blue Line Trust
Moss Point Active Citizens (MPAC)
Pascagoula Dixie Youth Baseball
Ronald McDonald House
Trehern Charitable Fdn.
Moss Point Dixie Boys Baseball
Pascagoula Girls Softball
Salvation Army
Tougaloo College, MS
Moss Point Fire Department
Pascagoula High School Cheerleaders
Satsuma High School Baseball, AL
United Way for Jackson & George Counties
Moss Point Main Street Assoc.
Pascagoula High School Dugout Club
Save the Children Federation
US Oil & Gas Assoc., Mississippi/Alabama Division
Moss Point Parks and Recreation
Pascagoula Home Run Club
Singing River Art Assoc.
USA International Ballet Competition, MS
Moss Point Rotary Club
Pascagoula Kiwanis Club
Singing River Chorale, Pascagoula, MS
Vancleave High School Powerlifting Team
Moss Point School District
Pascagoula Men’s Club
Small Business Assoc.
Vancleave High School Track & Cross Country Team
Moss Point Touchdown Club
Pascagoula Pride
South Alabama Soccer Assoc., Semmes, AL
Vancleave Homerun Club
Moss Point School District Secondary Cheer
Booster Club
Pascagoula Quarterback Club
South Mobile County, Youth Basketball League,
Grand Bay, AL
Vancleave Quarterback Club
NAACP, MS
Pascagoula River Audubon Center
Spanish Fort Baseball All-Stars, Spanish Fort, AL
Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Ocean Springs, MS
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Ocean Springs Baseball Organization
Ocean Springs Education Fdn.
Ocean Springs High School Cheerleaders
Ocean Springs High School Lady Greyhounds
Softball Boosters
Ocean Springs High School Touchdown Club
Ocean Springs Middle School Football/Basketball
Ocean Springs Museum of History
Ocean Springs School District
Pascagoula Parks and Recreation
Pascagoula Rotary Club
Pascagoula Gautier School District
Pascagoula Youth Baseball
Spanish Fort High School Lady Toro Hardwood Club
St. Alphonsus Catholic School, Ocean Springs, MS
St. Luke’s Episcopal School, Mobile
St. Martin Dixie Youth Baseball
Prevention & Safety Services
Project Lead The Way, Inc., MS
St. Martin High School
Public Education Forum
(MS Scholars & Tech Masters)
St. Martin School’s Yellowjacket Tennis Club
St. Patrick Catholic High School, Biloxi, MS
Purple Knights of America
The Nature Conservancy of Mississippi
Resurrection Alumni Development Fdn.,
Pascagoula, MS
The Salvation Army
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Vancleave Youth Baseball
West Mobile Youth Athletic Assoc.
West Mobile Youth Soccer Assoc.
Westside Athletic Assoc.
Wildlife Care & Rescue Center
Willow Farms All-Breed Canine Equine Rescue, Inc.
Writers Unlimited, Pascagoula, MS
Young Men’s Business Club of Moss Point
Youth Health Coalition Childhood Obesity Initiative
Zonta Club of Pascagoula Area
Chevron Pascagoula Refinery
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Chevron Pascagoula Refinery
250 Industrial Road
Pascagoula, MS 39581
Tel 228.938.4600
www.chevronpascagoula.com
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