ESG Overview

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Environmental

We have demonstrated a track record of environmental responsible operations, participation in environmental stewardship efforts in our communities and large-scale production of low-carbon fuels for future generations.

Valero is focused on being the safest and most reliable operator in our industry. As part of this strategy we will continue our efforts to:

  • Focus on safety, reliability and operations excellence to deliver products essential to life
  • Strive to reduce emissions, increase efficiency and invest in opportunities that improve our environmental stewardship
  • Execute a long-term strategy that addresses shifting consumer needs under a changing policy and technology landscape
  • Lead the industry in low-carbon renewable fuels, regularly evaluating opportunities to expand production
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  • We are on track to achieve 2035 GHG emissions target
  • Large-scale production capacity of renewable diesel, renewable arctic diesel, renewable naphtha, renewable propane, ethanol, cellulosic ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel 
  • Robust environmental management system
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Social

Valero is a good neighbor and employer. We share our success with the communities where we work and live through volunteerism and charitable giving.

  • Surpassed $77 million in community donations and fundraising
  • Nearly 10,000 global employees, more than 9,800 in permanent full-time positions
Valero Board of Directors

Governance

We view our stakeholders as partners to whom we seek to deliver operational excellence, disciplined management of capital and long-term value on a foundation of strong governance and ethical standards.

  • Independent board of directors:
    • 9 independent directors
    • 4 fully independent committees
    • 6 new independent directors since 2016
       
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Learn More About ESG

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Publications

2024 ESG Report

This report covers our business strategy, sustainability and climate-related matters, low-carbon initiatives and SASB disclosures.

2023 ESG Report

This report includes GHG emissions targets, 2050 GHG emissions ambition, Scope 1 and 2 emissions, Scope 3 intensity and SASB disclosures.

2022 ESG Report

This report includes GHG emissions targets, global refinery GHG emissions Scope 1 and 2 (with independent verification), Net Scope 3 Intensity, SASB disclosures and the EEO-1 report.

2022 TCFD Report

2021 Valero Stewardship and Responsibility Report

This report includes the SASB report, EEO-1 report and GHG emissions independent verification.

2021 TCFD Report

Codes of Conduct

Code of Business Conduct Ethics

Valero's Conduct Guidelines for Business Partners – English

Valero's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics – Spanish

Valero's Conduct Guidelines for Business Partners – Spanish

Valero's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics – French

Valero's Conduct Guidelines for Business Partners – French