Social Investment
At Western Midstream, we are committed to social investment through our core value of Partnership. Through philanthropic endeavors, regional development, and community investments, we are an integral part of the communities where we live and operate. WES’s Social Involvement and Volunteering Program facilitates this commitment.
We firmly believe that volunteer activities make a difference in our communities. Through volunteer events, we hope that each employee experiences personal growth, learns new skills, and connects with other WES employees. It’s so important to us that participation in our Employee Volunteer Program is part of our annual bonus compensation plan.
Our social involvement program is guided by our Senior VP and Chief Human Resources Officer, our Social Involvement Advisor, and eight local focus groups. These groups select company-sponsored and local nonprofit organizations and coordinate volunteer events that share the giving priorities in their communities.
Supporting our Employees’ Volunteerism
WES encourages volunteerism and monetary donations through the Volunteer Rewards Program and Company Matching Program.
- Volunteer Rewards Program: Employees can record their eligible volunteer hours, and WES will donate $40 per hour to the nonprofit organization, up to $800 annually per employee.
- Company Matching Program: WES will match 50% of employee contributions to eligible nonprofit organizations, up to $1,000 annually.
- Nonprofit organizations recognized by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service both as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and as public charities.
- Governmental entities such as public libraries, publicly owned and operated museums, municipal zoos, public schools, state colleges and universities, and community colleges.
At this time, we do not offer grants to nonprofit organizations. As we continue to develop our Social Involvement and Volunteering Program, we will consider expanding our program to include nonprofit grants. Political and religious organizations are not eligible for the Volunteer Rewards Program or the Company Matching Program.