Volunteers plant trees in a marsh-like area.

Being a Good Neighbor

Sharing our success in our communities is one of our guiding principles. Doing the right thing and making a positive impact are the foundation of our culture.

Our Commitment to Service

Valero is committed to the communities where we live and work and encourages employee involvement on non-profit boards, as well as through volunteerism, charitable giving and the economic support of being a good employer.

See the ways in which we serve our communities.

Read Our Volunteerism Community Stories

Valero's Volunteer Council
Employee-led Volunteer Councils at each location work to build strong bonds with local civic organizations and charities.

Valero's Volunteerism infographic
Two volunteers hold bags of oysters as part of a restoration project.
Volunteers help load supplies at a local food bank.
Group of volunteers pose with thumbs up
Volunteers put debris in a trash bag
Volunteers stand next to a San Antonio Food Bank truck.
Volunteers clear debris off a house affected by a hurricane.
Volunteers prune a bush.
Volunteer smiles while holding a shovel, planting trees.
Two volunteers hold bags of oysters as part of a restoration project.
Volunteers help load supplies at a local food bank.
Group of volunteers pose with thumbs up
Volunteers put debris in a trash bag
Volunteers stand next to a San Antonio Food Bank truck.
Volunteers clear debris off a house affected by a hurricane.
Volunteers prune a bush.
Volunteer smiles while holding a shovel, planting trees.

What Fuels Us We care about the environment, our employees and the communities where we live and work.

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Responsibility

Philanthropy

Community Investment. As good neighbors, we’re proud of our fundraising efforts for the United Way and local charities, and corporate contributions from the Valero Energy Foundation
Valero CEO Joe Gorder and employees
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Guiding Principles

The interlocking value of our guiding principles is based on Safety, Environment, Community, Employees and Governance.