2015 Report to Our Community Chevron Pascagoula Refinery Letter from Our Refinery General Manager

2015 report to our community Chevron Pascagoula Refinery letter from our refinery general manager Friends, While we did not have any major projects underway, 2015 was a busy year for the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery. More than 1,500 employees and 2,500 contractors worked nearly 6 million hours to provide high-quality energy products to our customers and value to our investors. We work hard to operate safely and responsibly, to be a good corporate citizen, and to be a partner in the community’s progress. Chevron has been part of Jackson County for more than 50 years, and throughout that time we have been proud to support programs that help make this community such a special place. In 2015, Chevron employees volunteered more than 7,000 hours with organizations and non-profits throughout the area. Through contributions totaling more than $1 million, we also continued our efforts in economic development, our investment in local students, and our focus on health and the environment. Whether expanding STEM education in Jackson County schools, cleaning up trash in our inland waterways, or collecting food and toys to benefit local families in need, we are grateful for the partnerships that make these efforts successful. This report provides insight into the many ways Chevron is involved in our community. I hope you find it informative, and share our vision for the continued improvement of the quality of life for residents in Jackson County and the entire coastal region. Sincerely, Bruce Chinn Pascagoula Refinery General Manager 2015 Report to Our Community | 3 chevron in pascagoula Refinery Overview Community Impact Over 1,500 employees and Paid nearly $49.6 million in approximately 2,500 contractors property taxes* Produces an average of 5.6 million Spent $381 million with Jackson gallons of gasoline daily County vendors and suppliers* Processes an average of 330,000 Volunteers over 7,000 hours annually barrels of crude oil daily to area nonprofit organizations *2014 numbers Chevron Pascagoula Refinery The Chevron Way is our organization’s philosophy of doing business by “getting results the right way.” Our community efforts are built on this principle, which distinguishes us and guides our actions. We conduct our business in a socially responsible and ethical manner. We respect the law, support human rights, protect the environment and help benefit the communities where we work. In Jackson County, we focus our community engagement program in the following areas. Education: 62% Environment & Health / Social Well-being, Other: 22% Economic Development: 16% 2015 Report to Our Community | 5 educating and training Chevron Pascagoula Refinery’s support for education focuses on early childhood (birth to five years old), Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) K-12 education, and youth development initiatives. We are dedicated to helping our community prosper by equipping today’s students for tomorrow’s opportunities. Widening Horizons In 2015, Chevron again supported the annual Pathways2Possibilities career expo, an interactive event to introduce 8th-graders across the Gulf Coast to opportunities in various fields. Chevron Pascagoula Refinery CHEVRON FUEL YOUR SCHOOL Fuel Your School is an innovative collaboration between Chevron and DonorsChoose.org to help fund eligible classroom projects in several U.S. markets where Chevron has operations. In October 2015, Jackson County schools received $50,000 from the Fuel Your School Campaign. The Refinery also contributed an additional $121,000 to DonorsChoose.org projects through a corporate sponsored initiative. HOW IT WORKS JACKSON COUNTY, $50,000 RAISED IN 2015 MISSISSIPPI TOTAL FUNDS RAISED $205,072 SINCE 2012 AVERAGE PROJECT COST TECHNOLOGY SUPPLIES 40 14 65 35 PUBLIC 7,933 K-12 EQUIPMENT BOOKS STUDENTS PROGRAM REACH TEACHERS $872 PROJECTS FUNDED SCHOOLS 4 7 educating and training Focus on the Future For more than a decade, Chevron has been a proud supporter of Excel By 5, an early childhood education community initiative to make sure children are happy, healthy and ready to learn. In 2015, Excel By 5 had approximately 30,000 beneficiaries and worked with almost 40 Mississippi communities. Expanding STEM Opportunities Project Lead The Way, with Chevron funding, has expanded from one pilot high school in Jackson County in 2013, to 17 elementary schools, six middle schools and six high schools with PLTW programs. The organization inspires and empowers K-12 students to build and demonstrate in-demand, transportable skills by applying problem-solving strategies to complex, real-world challenges. This year, 31 Refinery engineers volunteered as class mentors to local Project Lead The Way classrooms. Chevron Pascagoula Refinery Healthy Eating The Refinery supports the MS Gulf Coast Youth Health Coalition’s Childhood Obesity Initiative and Let’s Go! Gulf Coast program to encourage our youngest citizens to develop healthy eating habits for life. Let’s Go! Gulf Coast motivates individuals to have a daily goal of five or more fruits and vegetables, two hours or less of recreational screen time, one hour or more of physical activity and zero sugary drinks. Local Education In 2015, Chevron donated $250,000 to a new joint Mississippi State University / Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College engineering program. For the first time, students will be able to pursue a 4-year engineering degree at the MGCCC Jackson County Campus. Right, Chevron Pascagoula Refinery General Manager Bruce Chinn (far right) and Chevron Gulf of Mexico Vice President Mike Illane (far left) present the first installment to MSU President Mark Keenum and MGCCC President Mary Graham. 2015 Report to Our Community | 9 protecting our environment We believe that developing energy and protecting natural resources go hand in hand. With some of the industry’s highest environmental standards, the Pascagoula Refinery is home to a variety of native wildlife and four successful wetland mitigation sites. Whether partnering with local conservation agencies, working with local students to spread knowledge about their environment or collecting litter in Jackson County, the Pascagoula Refinery continues to make a positive difference in environmental outreach and advocacy. Environmental Stewardship In 2015, as part of Earth Day, Chevron launched an awareness campaign to highlight the efforts of people and organizations in the community who are advocates for the environment. Refinery volunteers also helped collect waste during Jackson County’s annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day, and worked with Cherokee Elementary to plant fruits and vegetables. Chevron Pascagoula Refinery Pascagoula River Audubon Center The new 5,000-square-foot Pascagoula River Audubon Center in Moss Point opened its doors on October 15th. Chevron has partnered with the Audubon Society in Jackson County for over a decade, and contributed over $1 million to support the creation of the center’s educational and conservation programs. The center will serve as a community and tourist destination, and a focal point of wetland and habitat restoration along the Pascagoula River and coastal Mississippi. 2015 Report to Our Community | 11 growing economic development 50 Chevron Property Taxes 1975-2014 40 County Taxes School Taxes 30 20 Taxes in millions of dollars 10 0 '75 '76 '77 '78 '79 '80 '81 '82 '83 '84 '85 '86 '87 '88 '89 '90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13 '14 Since operations began in 1963, the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery has grown to be Chevron’s largest refinery and one of the country’s top ten petroleum refineries. Our continuous growth has been fueled by a shared economic development strategy based on solid, long-term investments that continue to benefit both our company and the community. Our success also would not have been possible without local partners, and we are proud that in 2014 the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery spent $381 million on goods and services provided by Jackson County businesses. Chevron Pascagoula Refinery Supporting Local Suppliers Once again, the Pascagoula Refinery proudly supported the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce’s Industrial Trade Show. Chevron volunteers assist in planning and executing a successful event that encourages local sources by highlighting local vendors and suppliers. Small Business in Jackson County Chevron Pascagoula Refinery is a supporter of many Excellence in Exporting small business initiatives in Jackson County. Whether it’s In 2015, Chevron Pascagoula Refinery was through involvement in the Jackson County Chamber recognized as one of Mississippi’s Export of Commerce Small Business Issue Management Group, Champions for its success in exporting. The or support for the Jackson County Small Business award acknowledged the Refinery for its Incubator, we know that a healthy local economy helps support of economic growth in Mississippi. ensure shared success for the whole community. 2015 Report to Our Community | 13 the power of human energy As the Chevron Pascagoula Refinery has grown through the years, one thing that hasn’t changed is Chevron’s commitment to the community. Whether partnering with local nonprofits, hosting local high schoolers for Career Day and tours of the refinery, or raising money for local initiatives, it’s the Refinery employees and contractors who make the difference. We salute both the volunteers and the charitable organizations for being forces for positive change in our community every day. Career Day Over 200 Refinery employees

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