Community Investment

We recognize that our responsibility begins in the communities where we live and work.

We are committed to giving back and actively focus on building safer and more resilient communities. We partner with charitable organizations and initiatives in our operating areas across North America. Our Community Investment Program is guided by the principles outlined in our Social Commitment and supports organizations that align with our three priority areas: Safety, Education and Community Wellness.

Investing in our Communities

Funding Process

Safety

We support programs and initiatives that advance safety and emergency response in the communities where we operate.

Education

We support programs and initiatives that enhance the skillset of the future workforce and provide access to educational and training opportunities, with an increased focus on marginalized groups.  We also support initiatives that promote energy literacy and deliver objective, multi-dimensional energy education programs.

Community Wellness

We support programs and initiatives that address basic needs and improve the status of healthcare and mental health outcomes.

SPOTLIGHT

Ovintiv Commits $10.2 Million to Local Children’s Hospitals

Driven by our purpose of making modern life possible, we’re proud of the role our energy products play in fueling the world.
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Meeting Essential Needs

In 2023, Ovintiv actively engaged in projects that address essential needs within our communities through the Habitat for Humanity Industry Build in Calgary as well as build days in Denver and Houston.

$150,000 in Scholarships

In 2022, Ovintiv awarded ~ $150,000 in scholarships across our operating areas, with a focus on Indigenous and under-represented youth.

Sibley Nature Center

Ovintiv sponsored the Sibley Nature Center’s outdoor education classes for elementary school children in Midland and Odessa.

Future Farmers of America

Ovintiv is a proud supporter of Future Farmers of America.

Northern BC Science Fair

Since 2004, Ovintiv has supported the Northern BC Regional Science Fair.

Oklahoma Youth Expo

We are focused on supporting youth in agriculture with our sponsorship of the Oklahoma Youth Expo.

Innovative Nursing

Supported innovative nursing program at University of North British Columbia in Fort St. John.

Permian Strategic Partnership

Supporting Permian Strategic Partnership – public / private partnership to strengthen and improve the quality of life for Permian Basin residents.

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Supporting First Responders

In 2022, Ovintiv provided $120,000 in financial support to local first responders across our operations.

Supporting our People

Ovintiv Gives, our workplace giving program, matches employee charitable contributions dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 per employee per year. We proudly increased our corporate match by 150% from 2021 to amplify the impact of our employees’ donations at a time when communities need it most.  At Ovintiv, we believe there is a human connection between the energy we produce and the energy of our people.

As a company, our commitment to social responsibility includes empowering our people to make impactful change. Whether it is rolling up our sleeves to volunteer in local neighborhoods or rallying for a cause, our employees look for ways to make life better in our communities. We know that supporting the causes that matter most to our employees is integral to Ovintiv’s culture of giving back. We want to be recognized as a force of good in the communities where we operate—improving lives and driving progress. 

Adopt a Family

Adopt a Family – For the past 15 years, colleagues new and old work together to sort toys, wrap gifts and spread holiday cheer.

Dawson Creek Race Against Hunger

Dawson Creek Race Against Hunger – Including Ovintiv’s corporate match, $13,700 and more than 1,543 pounds of food were donated to local food banks through the Race Against Hunger event.

Food Drive

Our company-wide summer food bank drive raised $85,000 for food banks in Calgary, Denver and the Woodlands.

In 2022, our employees leveraged Ovintiv’s charitable donation match program to give $2.6 million to over 800 charities across North America, providing a positive, far-reaching impact in the communities where we live and work.    

Community Leadership Rewards

To recognize our employees’ commitment to the communities and support their passions, we have introduced the Ovintiv Gives Community Leadership Rewards program. It is a multi-dimensional volunteer program that rewards employees who volunteer with a grant of up to $500 for the charity or not-for-profit of their choice. Additionally, to encourage their development, employees who volunteer their time on the board of directors for a not-for-profit receive a $500 charitable grant for that organization each calendar year.