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Target
1.2 Reduce at least by half the proportion of people living in poverty
Vermilion's Contribution
2021: Vermilion has been supporting the Linking Employment Abilities and Development (LEAD) program since 2019. Delivered at the Inglewood Opportunity Hub, a place that provides barrier-free, easy to access services to over 400 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: Through our Healthy Start Program, we are ensuring children and youth at ~24 schools in our operating areas have access to healthy, nutritious food, helping fuel their bodies and their minds.

Ireland: Our funding supported much-needed repair work at the Comharchumann Forbartha Cill tSeadhna Teo centre that provides Meals on Wheels to seniors in the community.  

Target
3.6 Halve global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents
Vermilion's Contribution

We established our Global Emergency Responder Program in 2017, to support critical equipment and training needs for emergency medevac and similar services in all of our business units.

In Netherlands, we are proud to support Nederlandse Hartstiching and their emergency responder AED project, helping ensure people have access to emergency medical services.

Target
3.6 Halve global deaths and injuries from road traffic accidents
Vermilion's Contribution

We established our Global Environmental Stewardship Program in 2018 to support 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 France, we support the Moussaillons de l’Aiguillon, which provides youth with education around sustainability management of waterways and fisheries.

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

We established our Global Environmental Stewardship Program in 2018 to support 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 France, we support the Moussaillons de l’Aiguillon, which provides youth with education around sustainability management of waterways and fisheries.

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Progress on Commitments

2020

Develop and launch Global Funding Initiative to support environmental stewardship in all business units.
100% Achieved

2021

Working to expand “investing in our communities” to showcase the wider positive economic impact that our operations have
Extended to 2021 due to COVID-19 impacts

2023

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

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.”

Give Back

  • Direct cash contribution: to non-profit and charitable organizations
  • Additional direct support: in-kind support, such as materials and staff volunteering time during working hours
  • Local contributions: event sponsorships, internships and scholarships
  • External resources leveraged: staff donations and partner contributions

Give Time

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Grants
1000
Staff Hours Volunteered
$ 0
in Grants

Give Together

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Days of Caring
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staff hours during working hours supporting 18 organizations
$ 0
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:

“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