Read the Report - Chevron
Read the Report - Chevron
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The People of <strong>Chevron</strong> Liberia LimitedThe offices of <strong>Chevron</strong> Liberia Limited<strong>Chevron</strong> LiberiaLimited’s staff isa diverse group ofindividuals. Theoffice is made up ofexpatriates comingfrom different countriesand local contractorswho represent severalindigenous tribes andcounties that make upLiberia.Many of <strong>Chevron</strong> Liberia Limited’s local contractors experienced hardshipand loss during <strong>the</strong> civil war, but with commitment <strong>the</strong>y survived and thrivedto welcome <strong>the</strong> positive changes that are transforming Liberia.They are mo<strong>the</strong>rs, fa<strong>the</strong>rs, sons and daughters who have taken on <strong>the</strong>values of The <strong>Chevron</strong> Way and who apply it to <strong>the</strong>ir daily work and personalactivities. The values of ingenuity and high performance, which are integralto <strong>Chevron</strong>, seem to have shaped <strong>the</strong>ir lives prior to <strong>the</strong>ir arrival to <strong>the</strong>company. They used this intrinsic knowledge to help in <strong>the</strong> rebuilding of <strong>the</strong>country after <strong>the</strong> long 14-year civil war.They were youth <strong>the</strong>mselves during <strong>the</strong> crisis; yet <strong>the</strong>y participated in <strong>the</strong>rebuilding of <strong>the</strong> country by volunteering. They helped o<strong>the</strong>rs establishbusinesses through entrepreneurial programs, taught social cohesionthrough sports and academic competition, participated in YMCA programsthat led to disarmament of child soldiers and discouraged <strong>the</strong> illegal sale ofsmall firearms and established a nongovernmental organization to increase<strong>the</strong> capacity of young girls through reading and mentoring.The company’s investment in <strong>the</strong> right people drives <strong>the</strong> local contractorsto put forth excellence in all <strong>the</strong>ir functions, including a steadfast focuson safety, which is <strong>the</strong> cornerstone of every <strong>Chevron</strong> operation. Thepartnership of our diverse contractors raises <strong>the</strong> capability of <strong>Chevron</strong>Liberia Limited.24 | <strong>Chevron</strong> Liberia Limited