Our Communities

Our Communities

Progress on Commitments

2021 Target

Working to expand “investing in our communities” to showcase the wider positive economic impact that our operations have

Extended to 2023 due to COVID-19 impacts

2022 Target

Develop a social performance (non-technical risk) policy and strategy

100% achieved

2023 Target

Implement the Non-Technical Risk Policy in key regions
In progress

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Give Back

  • Direct cash contribution: to non-profit and charitable organizations
  • Local contributions: event sponsorships, internships and scholarships
  • External resources leveraged: staff donations and partner contributions
  • Other: community support other than non-profit or charities

Give Time

20,993

Staff Hours Volunteered

113

Grants

$97,572

In Grants

Give Together

640

staff house during working days supporting 18 organizations

19

Days of Caring

$14,510

In Cost savings to our partner organizations

Notable Highlights
What Our Staff Tell Us About The Program

In our 2019 Great Place to Work annual survey, 86% of staff globally agreed with the statement “I feel good about the ways we contribute to the community.” In addition to the ratings statements, the confidential survey also asks what makes Vermilion a great place to work. Here are a few of the comments related directly to our community support:

“I am so proud to be a part of the Vermilion family, in my town we are very active in giving back in fact we are known for it. Vermilion has an incredible reputation here. Donating to the food bank, helping less fortunate with xmas trees and gifts at Christmas, Santa's Anonymous etc. Vermilion is rare in the fact that when times are tough and we are facing a downturn we do not pull out of helping our community when we need it most.”
“Community investment activities like the days of caring and volunteer grants - they mean something to our neighbours.”
“The privilege of working for an organization that genuinely wants to give back to the communities that we pull profits from. Eg hot lunch programs at schools, Paying for free public swimming and skating. These are all great examples of how we give back and what makes me proud to work here.”
“I love all the Charity work Vermilion does. It makes me feel really good to work for a company that cares so much about its community. ”
What Our Communities Tell Us About The Program

In our 2019 Great Place to Work annual survey, 86% of staff globally agreed with the statement “I feel good about the ways we contribute to the community.” In addition to the ratings statements, the confidential survey also asks what makes Vermilion a great place to work. Here are a few of the comments related directly to our community support:

“We are honoured to have the special relationship that we do with you, Vermilion Energy, and your employees – many of whom we have welcomed to our sites on your Days of Caring. Your steadfast commitment to the communities where you work and live is inspiring and making children’s mental health a priority speaks to your understanding that it affects every one of us. Thank YOU for helping us Never Give Up on anyone who struggles with mental health.”
Bjorn Johansson
Chief Executive Officer, Wood’s Homes
"With a decade of hands-on volunteering work, there are countless examples of Vermilion's contributions to St Bart's. From paving courtyards, gardening, AFL games, building a chicken coop, retreat camps, painting and cleaning, each and every contribution over the past 10 years is very much appreciated and we look forward to the next 10. Our vision is to have a world where everyone has a home, and with Vermilion's ongoing support we are certainly heading in the right direction. Not only does your volunteering save us money and time, it also makes our consumers feel like they matter and we can't thank you enough."
Samantha Drury
Chief Executive Officer, St. Bart’s
Target
1.2 Reduce at least by half the proportion of people living in poverty
Vermilion's Contribution
2022: Vermilion has been supporting the Linking Employment Abilities and Development (LEAD) program since 2019. Delivered at the Inglewood Opportunity Hub that provides barrier-free, easy to access services to over 4,000 youth annually, this specialized program provides vulnerable youth with the opportunity to get and maintain a job, while receiving individualized mental health support.
Target
2.1 End hunger and ensure access by all people to safe, nutritious and sufficient food
Vermilion's Contribution
Our funding focus on homelessness and poverty encompasses several programs that support ending hunger, including our Days of Caring: Canada 2022: Through our Healthy Start Program, we are ensuring children and youth at 10 schools in our operating areas have access to healthy, nutritious food, helping fuel their bodies and their minds. Ireland 2022: Our funding supported Comharchumann Forbatha Ionad Deirhile, which provides meals for vulnerable populations in the community.
Target
3.6 Halve global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents
Vermilion's Contribution

Our Global Emergency Responder Program supports critical equipment and training needs for emergency medevac and similar services in all of our business units. In the Netherlands, for example, we are proud to support Nederlandse Hartstiching and their emergency responder AED project helping ensure people have access to emergency medical services.

Target
15.5 Action to reduce degradation of natural habitat, halt the loss of biodiversity and protect and prevent the extinction of threatened species.
Vermilion's Contribution

Our Global Environmental Stewardship Program supports community-based conservation initiatives. Through this program, our donations help protect the ecosystems and biodiversity that are important to the communities around our operational areas. In the Netherlands, we support The Ynnatura Foundation’s project ‘investing in biodiversity together’, which aims to improve the habitat or industrial areas.

Target
17.17 Encourage and promote effective public, public-private and civil society partnerships
Vermilion's Contribution

We believe in partnering with our local communities to better understand their needs and how we can best support them, and to amplify the value of organizations within them. We have key community and civil society partnerships in each of our business units.

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PRIVACY

SDG 10

Reduced Inequalities

SDG 1

No Poverty

  • Our Communities (Dashboard)
  • Our Approach to Communities
  • Volunteering Around the World
  • Key Community Partnerships

 

  • Vermilion Energy Family Centre at Wood’s Homes in Calgary
  • Aura Program & Camp fYrefly, supporting LGBT youth
  • Flagship Partners in The Netherlands
    YW Employment Resource Centre
  • Early Childhood Development Centre in Drayton Valley, Alberta
  • St Bart’s House in Perth, Australia
  • United Way of Calgary and Area
  • Secours Populaire, France
  • Refugee Camp Wassmannsdorf, Germany

SDG 2

Zero Hunger

  • Our Communities (Dashboard)
  • Volunteering Around the World
  • Key Community Partnerships
  • Key Community Partnerships

SDG 3

Good Health and Wellbeing

SDG 15

Life On Land

SDG 17

Partnerships For The Goals

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