2026 Valero Report on Guiding Principles - Report - Page 32
Employees
We believe our talented and dedicated employees are a critical
differentiator that drives our competitive advantage and
long-term success. We seek to foster a strong team culture
that supports all employees, and we strive to provide a safe,
healthy and rewarding work environment with opportunities for
professional growth and financial stability.
Our Company Culture and Team Valero Strategy
Our company culture and well-de昀椀ned expectations of ethics and behavior guide the daily work of our employees and
support our efforts to produce exceptional company results. The six values that de昀椀ne our culture are:
SAFETY – Safety is our foundation for success. From workplace safety to
health and wellness, employees are encouraged to promote and demonstrate
their commitment to safety at all times.
EXCELLENCE – Employees treat every day like game day – working hard,
being disciplined and holding themselves to the highest standards to deliver
best-in-class results.
ACCOUNTABILITY – Employees make a personal choice to take ownership
of performance. Creating an environment of accountability helps achieve
important company goals and drives excellence.
TEAMWORK – Strong teams drive successful organizations. Valero believes
that great teamwork and strong relationships are built through respectful
collaboration, the sharing of perspectives and strong communication.
DO THE RIGHT THING – Our commitment to integrity means doing the
right thing for the right reason. Our people are trustworthy and set positive
examples, leading to open, honest and sincere communication.
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CARING – Through caring, we create opportunities to positively impact the
teams we support, the environment we share, the customers we serve and the
communities where we live and work.
We invest in our employees through programs and practices that help them succeed, strengthen our culture and
support our long-term business objectives. In building and fostering great teams, we are guided by the following:
• Our competitive pay, bene昀椀ts and support programs are designed to attract, retain and reward talented
employees while recognizing innovation, ingenuity and excellence.
• We hire and promote employees who demonstrate strong teamwork, integrity and shared values.
• We seek to provide a best-in-class work environment built on a foundation of respect, accountability and trust.
• We foster a culture of continuous learning that drives excellence at every level of the organization and supports
career-long growth and development.
• We regularly assess employee performance, organizational structures and succession plans to support
operational excellence, ef昀椀ciency and effectiveness.
Employees with diverse backgrounds, talents, experiences, education and perspectives contribute to strong, innovative
and engaged teams. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace
free from unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital
status, physical or mental disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. As a federal
contractor, we are committed to providing full opportunity for hiring to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, as well as
individuals with disabilities.
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