History
Valero employees in 2013 devoted more than 131,000 volunteer hours to improving people's lives and giving back to the communities where they live and work. They are ambassadors of hope and service for organizations where Valero operates, from children's charities and senior services to grassroots civic initiatives. Employees from every Valero location - from ethanol plants to refineries to corporate headquarters - are dedicated to making a difference. Valero's most important measure of success always has been the health and safety of its employees, contractors, customers and neighbors. It is Valero's way of doing business; Environmental stewardship is a core value at Valero. The company has reduced environmental incidents 52 percent since 2007 and made significant improvements demonstrating its commitment to a cleaner environment. For example, Valero: Spent more than $2.6 billion on environmental upgrades at its refineries over the past six years, reducing emissions Became the first