2025 Valero Report on Guiding Principles - Flipbook - Page 50
Stronger Connections
Through Engagement
Valero strives to build a sense of community
and belonging for our employees through
shared experiences and mutual respect. A
collaborative, welcoming work environment
is fostered through teamwork, networking
and activities that promote open discussion.
From Day 1, employees are immersed in a
workforce culture that reinforces Valero’s
vision and guiding principles, as well as our
company’s position as a responsible, teamdriven industry leader. We work to create
supportive environments for all employees.
Employee Networks
Our employees have opportunities to
connect, in person and virtually, through
company-driven and employee-driven
networks, including:
Valero Volunteer Councils – Employees who
lead and promote volunteer activities in their
communities.
Emerging Leaders Network – A United Wayinspired group of early career employees
who connect with each other and company
leaders, build industry knowledge and
understand how their roles support the
business.
We strive to hire the best and brightest talent to advance our
company goals and our industry.
In 2024, we continued to enhance our recruitment process to
expand our talent network and ensure that Valero attracts the
most quali昀椀ed candidates. Our hiring practices support efforts
to build the best teams through robust interview protocols;
expanded recruiting efforts to broaden our pool of quali昀椀ed
candidates; blind resume reviews; and partnerships with
external recruiters. Our policies, training and guidance for hiring
managers ensure that new talent strengthens our culture
through innovation, a range of skills and expertise, and unique
perspectives.
Recruiting Highlights
Hiring Training – Hiring
managers and college
recruiting teams are
required to complete
interview training, which
raises awareness,
mitigates bias and
provides tools to ensure
that all applicants
receive fair and equitable
treatment in the
recruitment and hiring
process.
Valero Mentor Program (Intern Program) –
A mentoring group assigned to summer
interns for support and guidance throughout
their internship.
Expectations and
Standards – We provide
equal opportunities for
applicants consistent with
all applicable federal and
state laws. Valero’s Code
of Business Conduct and
Ethics further outlines our
requirements, including
zero tolerance for
workplace discrimination based on any status protected under
applicable federal or state law, or harassment of any kind.
Total Wellness Ambassadors – An
employee team that promotes wellness
awareness and activities to our workforce.
Reporting Systems – Employees and contractors have access
to a con昀椀dential, toll-free Ethics Helpline that is independently
operated and available at all times.
New Employee Integration, Frontline
Leadership and Beyond Frontline Cohorts –
Network-building programs for peers with
access to leadership advice to continue their
professional development.
Ethics Helpline – Do you wish to remain anonymous?
Con昀椀dential helpline available at EthicsHelpline.Valero.com or
855-219-2495 within the U.S. & Canada. If calling from elsewhere,
use the numbers listed on EthicsHelpline.Valero.com.
Team Valero Ambassadors – An employee
network to promote observances, education
and awareness, with ambassadors at 昀椀eld
locations also participating in recruiting and
outreach efforts for talent acquisition across
our communities.
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Building Team Valero
