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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Scott Prestidge scott.prestidge@coga.org DENVER — COGA’s annual Community Impact Report showcases the dedication and charitable efforts of Colorado’s oil and natural gas industry and employees who gave to local nonprofits through philanthropic contributions, volunteer work, and organization partnerships in the communities in which they live and work. This year’s report has been expanded to include environmental achievements accomplished by implementing new technologies and innovations that place Colorado at the forefront of responsible environmental stewardship. Highlights from this year’s report include: • Over $13 million donated to Colorado non-profits; • 600+ Colorado non-profit organizations and programs served in 2019; • 72,976 volunteer hours; • $950,000+ in-kind contributions; • 120+ pints of blood donated; • 5,000+ lbs of food donated and sorted; • 250+ care packages sent to troops; • 3,000+ backpacks packed and donated; • 200,000+ meals prepared and packaged; • 2,000+ toys donated; • 400+ bikes built and donated; • Over 50% decrease in VOC emissions since 2011 while production has quadrupled; • 2.2 million Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) inspections since 2014; “Colorado is a special place and we are so fortunate to live and work here. As you will see in this report, our members work hard every day to make Colorado an even better place to call home.” - Dan Haley, President and CEO of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association. Since release of COGA’s first Community Impact Report in 2017, members have volunteered nearly 200,000 hours and contributed over $40 million in charitable donations to over 700 local nonprofit organizations, based on data provided by more than 60 COGA companies. This level of corporate social responsibility extends beyond the $19 billion annual impact this industry has on Colorado’s economy, or the $600 million in taxes that go to schools every year, or all of the families supported by approximately 100,000 direct and indirect jobs statewide. “The ethic of our industry aligns with values that all Coloradans share – clean air and clean water, safe schools and communities, strong families, and protecting the beautiful state that this vital industry has called home since the 1800s,” added Haley. Preceding the release of this Community Impact Report, the Colorado Energy Foundation announced in May plans to distribute $150,000 to its cohort of four community partners on behalf of the oil and natural gas industry: Oilfield Helping Hands received $37,500 to support oilfield workers and families facing unexpected hardship from illness, natural disaster, or injury. View the News Release here. Habitat for Humanity of Colorado received $37,500 to help Colorado families by partnering to build, renovate, and repair safe, decent, and affordable homes. View the News Release here. Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado received $37,500 to support stewardship projects across Colorado – from city parks and open spaces, to grasslands and foothills, to alpine meadows and peaks. View the News Release here. Energy Outreach Colorado received $37,500 to help thousands of Coloradans meet their energy needs and get affordable access to the resources that power their homes. View the News Release here. “Each of these community partners share a common thread – they are committed to ensuring equity and access for all Coloradans through their mission. Whether they are ensuring access to life-changing opportunities, such as affordable homeownership, resources in a time of personal crisis, affordable and reliable utility assistance, or preservation and access to the beautiful outdoors in our great state, each of these organizations have a profound impact on our communities,” Sara Reynolds, Executive Director, Colorado Energy Foundation. About COGA Founded in 1984, the Colorado Oil & Gas Association’s (COGA) mission is to be the unified political and regulatory voice for the oil and natural gas industry in Colorado, and to support our members through advocacy, partnerships, education and stakeholder engagement. About the Colorado Energy Foundation The Colorado Energy Foundation was incorporated in 2019 as a supporting organization of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association. The Colorado Energy Foundation seeks to amplify existing philanthropic efforts of the oil and gas industry in Colorado and develop new community partnerships through strategic investment. The Colorado Energy Foundation is supported by a diverse community of companies and individuals in the broader oil and gas industry in Colorado.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Scott Prestidge scott.prestidge@coga.org
DENVER — COGA’s annual Community Impact Report showcases the dedication and charitable efforts of Colorado’s oil and natural gas industry and employees who gave to local nonprofits through philanthropic contributions, volunteer work, and organization partnerships in the communities in which they live and work. This year’s report has been expanded to include environmental achievements accomplished by implementing new technologies and innovations that place Colorado at the forefront of responsible environmental stewardship. Highlights from this year’s report include:
• Over $13 million donated to Colorado non-profits; • 600+ Colorado non-profit organizations and programs served in 2019; • 72,976 volunteer hours; • $950,000+ in-kind contributions; • 120+ pints of blood donated; • 5,000+ lbs of food donated and sorted; • 250+ care packages sent to troops; • 3,000+ backpacks packed and donated; • 200,000+ meals prepared and packaged; • 2,000+ toys donated; • 400+ bikes built and donated; • Over 50% decrease in VOC emissions since 2011 while production has quadrupled; • 2.2 million Leak Detection and Repair (LDAR) inspections since 2014;
“Colorado is a special place and we are so fortunate to live and work here. As you will see in this report, our members work hard every day to make Colorado an even better place to call home.”
- Dan Haley, President and CEO of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association.
Since release of COGA’s first Community Impact Report in 2017, members have volunteered nearly 200,000 hours and contributed over $40 million in charitable donations to over 700 local nonprofit organizations, based on data provided by more than 60 COGA companies. This level of corporate social responsibility extends beyond the $19 billion annual impact this industry has on Colorado’s economy, or the $600 million in taxes that go to schools every year, or all of the families supported by approximately 100,000 direct and indirect jobs statewide. “The ethic of our industry aligns with values that all Coloradans share – clean air and clean water, safe schools and communities, strong families, and protecting the beautiful state that this vital industry has called home since the 1800s,” added Haley. Preceding the release of this Community Impact Report, the Colorado Energy Foundation announced in May plans to distribute $150,000 to its cohort of four community partners on behalf of the oil and natural gas industry:
Oilfield Helping Hands received $37,500 to support oilfield workers and families facing unexpected hardship from illness, natural disaster, or injury. View the News Release here.
Habitat for Humanity of Colorado received $37,500 to help Colorado families by partnering to build, renovate, and repair safe, decent, and affordable homes. View the News Release here.
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado received $37,500 to support stewardship projects across Colorado – from city parks and open spaces, to grasslands and foothills, to alpine meadows and peaks. View the News Release here.
Energy Outreach Colorado received $37,500 to help thousands of Coloradans meet their energy needs and get affordable access to the resources that power their homes. View the News Release here.
“Each of these community partners share a common thread – they are committed to ensuring equity and access for all Coloradans through their mission. Whether they are ensuring access to life-changing opportunities, such as affordable homeownership, resources in a time of personal crisis, affordable and reliable utility assistance, or preservation and access to the beautiful outdoors in our great state, each of these organizations have a profound impact on our communities,” Sara Reynolds, Executive Director, Colorado Energy Foundation.
About COGA Founded in 1984, the Colorado Oil & Gas Association’s (COGA) mission is to be the unified political and regulatory voice for the oil and natural gas industry in Colorado, and to support our members through advocacy, partnerships, education and stakeholder engagement.
About the Colorado Energy Foundation The Colorado Energy Foundation was incorporated in 2019 as a supporting organization of the Colorado Oil & Gas Association. The Colorado Energy Foundation seeks to amplify existing philanthropic efforts of the oil and gas industry in Colorado and develop new community partnerships through strategic investment. The Colorado Energy Foundation is supported by a diverse community of companies and individuals in the broader oil and gas industry in Colorado.