Communities
Our work at NOVA Chemicals results in plastic products that take care of food, water and other goods vital to life. Beyond the resins we produce, NOVA Chemicals contributes to the economic vitality of our communities by creating jobs, purchasing local goods and services, and paying taxes.
NOVA Chemicals values the safety and well-being of our communities and the environment. We take care to be a good neighbor in the areas where we live and work by promoting conversation, understanding and involvement. We contribute positively to community development, public policy and reporting.
For more information about Canadian and U.S. corporate giving, please e-mail: community@novachem.com.
Community Outreach
We look for and create opportunities for open dialogue with our communities to share information, listen and respond to any concerns. We recognize that sustainable business success requires building strong relationships with all of our stakeholders, especially our communities.
That’s why each of our sites has a local Community Advisory Panel that meets regularly throughout the year.
When we undertake a sizable facility change or expansion project, we reach out to our communities ahead of time to be sure they are aware of our plans, to incorporate suggestions whenever possible and to proactively address any concerns.
Community Investment
Annually, we donate approximately US $2 million to local community organizations that support our giving strategy.
At NOVA Chemicals, we believe we can help shape a world where the plastic products vital to our lives are even better tomorrow than they are today. Our corporate giving strategy includes investing in the well-being of our communities by supporting organizations working to advance three core focus areas aligned with NOVA Chemicals’ values and business strategy.
We seek to be a catalyst for:
– Inspiring Tomorrow’s Innovators (STEM, education, trades)
– Strong, Thriving Communities (basic needs, safety, health)
– Environmental Stewardship
Organizations Seeking Funding
If you are looking for funding for your project or initiative and believe it fits within our corporate giving strategy, please review our giving criteria and timelines at the link below to help you determine eligibility before accessing and completing our online funding application form.
In addition to our three core Focus Areas for funding, the United Way is NOVA Chemicals’ charity of choice and the principal way we contribute to community service needs in North America.
We have supported the United Way as our charity of choice for more than two decades as part of our long-term commitment to taking care of our neighbours in the communities where we live, work and play.
Our commitment includes:
- offering employee-driven annual campaigns in all our regions across North America
- matching employee pledges, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000 per person each year
- annually our employees volunteer about 2,000 hours getting to know more about the needs in our local communities and lending a helping hand toward United Way-funded projects.
Including our matching of special event proceeds and pledges, our annual corporate gifts to local United Way offices typically equate to about 1/3 of our overall giving portfolio.
Learn More
We all have a responsibility to take care of our land to sustain this valuable resource for the future. Toward that goal, NOVA Chemicals opened a new 89-hectare (220-acre) nature trail for community use near its Joffre Site in Alberta. The Nature Trail boasts four different marked walking trails, scenic viewpoints, benches for resting and picnic areas. The area is home to many native species of wildlife, wildflowers, a wetlands and Jones Creek. A neighboring farmer has a small herd that grazes on the land as well.
The area is open year around to members of the community and school groups. The trail serves as an example of how wildlife habitat, recreation, agriculture and industry can exist harmoniously together.
