Canadian Natural is proud to support initiatives that help develop the quality of life and economic health of the communities where we operate. Our community investment benefits people living in Western Canada, the United Kingdom and West Africa by providing financial and volunteer support for the projects and organizations that meet their vision for the future.
In 2010, Canadian Natural’s community investment totaled $5.7 million, including our corporate donations, sponsorships and matching programs, employee giving and community economic development projects. Highlights of our 2010 corporate programs and employee giving can be found in our 2010 Stewardship Report to Stakeholders.
Our community investment programs focus on supporting the priorities identified by our many stakeholders, and they encompass these main areas: health and well-being; education and training, cultural and social initiatives; community donations and sponsorships; and corporate field matching donations.
Canadian Natural funds or participates in community events including trade shows; career, science and student fairs; winter festivals and Aboriginal cultural celebrations. In addition to that, we sponsor hot lunch programs in schools and provide funding for Christmas and holiday celebrations for over 50 communities nearby our Canadian operations.