In collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR), ExxonMobil, and its partners Hess and Nexen, have contributed G$10,000,000 to Guyana’s Civil Defence Commission (CDC). This donation is intended to aid in Guyana’s relief efforts for the territories across the Caribbean, which were left devastated by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. ExxonMobil, which has previously supported the CDC’s work in post-flood relief and recovery in Guyana’s Regions Seven and Eight, takes its corporate citizenship seriously worldwide.
This most recent contribution is made under the petroleum sector’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme. The CSR Programme is designed to identify and respond to key issues affecting Guyanese communities or groups of persons requiring developmental initiatives, intervention and support.
From left: ExxonMobil Guyana officials Carlton James and Kimberly Johnson-Brasington; ExxonMobil Guyana Country Manager Rod Henson; Minister of State Joseph Harmon, Head of the CDC Col. Chabilal Ramsarup and Minister of Natural Resources Raphael Trotman.
Mr. Rod Henson, ExxonMobil Guyana’s Country Manager, in his remarks said that the company considers their community relationships an essential element of their business and added that in times of crises it is important that resources are combined to ensure a rapid response.
“Corporate social responsibility is important to us at ExxonMobil as well as to our partners. We have worked with the CDC before, they do a fantastic job, and so we are happy to help in this effort, which will go a long way in helping thousands of persons who have been left affected by the hurricanes,” he said. Working together, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Civil Defence Commission, ExxonMobil, and partners Hess and Nexen, look to support the rebuilding efforts in the affected countries.