press release chevron launches “light up the future” program in China

September 21, 2023, Beijing, China – Chevron and the China Foundation for Rural Development announced the launch of the Chevron Education Assistance Program, “Light Up the Future” on September 20.

According to data released by the Ministry of Transport, more than 11 million freight vehicles and more than 17 million truck drivers in the road freight industry completed 73% of China’s commercial freight volume in 2022, making an important contribution to economic and social development.

Children’s education expenses are part of the truck driver’s family expenses. Partnering with China Foundation for Rural Development, Chevron donated RMB 1.5 million for "Light Up the Future" program to provide education assistance for truck drivers’ children to reduce the truck drivers’ financial burden and improve their children’s access to education.

Chen Hongtao, Executive Director of China Foundation for Rural Development, said in his address that working with committed companies to fulfill social responsibilities, facilitating the future development of the youth, and participating in rural revitalization are in line with the Foundation’s vision and mission. “We look forward to a successful 'Light Up the Future' program with the support of a caring enterprise and the government.” added Chen.

Stanley Song, President, Greater China, Chevron International Products, said at the launch ceremony that Chevron is proud of its long history in China. Globally, wherever Chevron operates, its partnerships and investments in health, education, and economic development advance progress and strengthen communities. Song noted that “by providing education assistance to truck driver families, we hope to not only reduce some of their financial burdens, but also empower their children with improved access to education, paving the way for a better future.”

Tang Jianxin, Deputy Director of the Department of Transport of Hebei Province said in his speech that truck drivers have regarded their trucks as their home and the road as their companions. They have been working on the front line of transportation for a long time. They have worked tirelessly and worked hard, making important contributions to economic and social development, ensuring and improving people's livelihood. As the first batch of beneficiaries will be from Hebei province, the Department of Transport of Hebei Province will fully support the implementation of this program, assisting to select the families which meet the criteria and are the most in need of assistance and turning the community program into a social welfare project which supports the drivers.

The “Light Up the Future” program is a partnership between Chevron and the China Foundation for Rural Development to support rural revitalization. The program strives to promote development of underdeveloped areas and underprivileged families and strengthen public welfare in China.

 

About China Foundation for Rural Development

China Foundation for Rural Development (formerly China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation) was founded in 1989, In 2022, with the approval of the authorities, China Foundation for Poverty Alleviation was renamed the China Foundation for Rural Development (hereinafter referred to as CFRD). Over the years, under the guidance of the Ministry of Civil Affairs and the National Rural Revitalization Administration, CFRD has gained widespread public recognition through good internal governance, project management and social performance, and has developed into one of the large-scale and influential public foundations in the field of rural development.

 

About Chevron

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe affordable, reliable, and ever-cleaner energy is essential to enabling human progress. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and the industry. We aim to grow our traditional oil and gas business, lower the carbon intensity of our operations and grow new lower carbon businesses in renewable fuels, hydrogen, carbon capture, offsets and other emerging technologies.