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 review our Community Investment Principles or 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
NOVA Chemicals actively invests in the well-being of our communities. Annually, we donate over $2 million to local community organizations.
Our corporate donations address identified needs and focus on three core areas: Education and Science, Health and Community Service, and the Arts.
The United Way is our primary vehicle for contributing to address community service needs.
Investing in our communities is more than just monetary. We provide gifts-in-kind to local organizations, such as surplus computers, equipment and furniture. Our leaders and employees also are active in the community as volunteers. NOVA employees typically volunteer over 6,000 hours each year to various community activities such as tree planting, river clean-ups, food drives and educational events.
Economic Impact
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.
We continue to grow our operations in Ontario. Construction of our second Advanced SCLAIRTECH® technology (AST2) facility is underway at the new Rokeby Site. With a capacity of approximately one billion pounds of polyethylene per year, the facility will allow us to continue to grow our polyethylene business in high performance applications and will provide greater supply reliability for our customers. In addition, we are expanding our Corunna Cracker to increase the existing unit’s current ethylene capacity by more than 50 percent. These projects represent a more than $2 billion (CAD) investment that will strengthen the area’s growth and our long-term viability. NOVA Chemicals financial investments benefit our local communities through equipment purchase, fabrication and a largely local construction workforce.
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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.
