As a successful global company, we also contribute to a vibrant, energetic society through Texaco's focused giving to people and institutions in communities where we work and live. When we speak of Texaco's philanthropic giving, focus has become a key word since we embarked on a strategic review of our grant making in 1997. Until then, we had given broadly, with special emphasis on the arts, education and the environment. As a result of our strategic review, we recast Texaco's priorities for giving beginning in 1998. The first of these focal areas is Early Childhood Education.
Leadership training is an investment in people.
We believe that our leadership development initiative will energize the communities as a whole, as well as our nonprofit and business partners. This program, like our Leadership Development initiative, reflects Texaco's commitment to support the communities in which we operate and where our employees live and work. In each of these communities, we address critical needs and support organizations that are working to improve the quality of life. Many of these community grants are tied in with our employees' volunteer efforts. In the pages of this web site, you will be able to learn more about our specific programs and goals - as well as the criteria for applying for Texaco grants.