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Good Energy Month 2025: Micro Forest Volunteer Project

Community Investment in 2024

  • Total Investment: In 2024, Phillips 66 Wood River Refinery invested over $1.1 million into the community through donations, service projects, and employee volunteer efforts.
  • Key Recipients:
    • Edwardsville Children’s Museum
    • Glen Ed Pantry
    • Lewis & Clark Community College Foundation
    • Friends of Pere Marquette Park
    • Audubon Center at Riverlands
    • Riverbend Family Ministries
  • Volunteer Hours: Employees logged 10,658 hours, leading to nearly $230,000 in grants through the company’s volunteer program.
  • United Way Campaign: The refinery’s annual United Way campaign raised over $150,000 to support the United Way of Greater St. Louis.

Environmental Stewardship Initiatives

  • Living Lands & Waters Partnership:
    • In April 2025, 22 employees planted 200 native oak trees in Calhoun County, Illinois, as part of the organization’s MillionTrees project.
    • In 2023, Phillips 66 donated $50,000 to support the MillionTrees project, which has planted over 2 million trees since its inception.
  • HeartLands Conservancy Collaboration:
    • In April 2023, 16 employees volunteered 108 hours to support the Raindrop’s Journey Exploration Garden at Swansea Clinton Hills Park.
    • Activities included planting 1,300 native plants, spreading mulch, installing tree cages, and weeding garden beds.
    • Phillips 66 had previously donated $100,000 to support the new Raindrop’s Journey exhibit.

Educational Support and Scholarships

  • Teacher Grant Program: In 2024, Phillips 66 funded 15 projects in local school districts, providing grants for classroom equipment and program expansion.
  • Scholarships:
    • The Community Advisory Panel (CAP) Scholarship recognized 12 regional students in 2024.
    • The Phillips 66 Scholarship is open to all high school seniors pursuing a STEM-focused education.

Employee Engagement and Volunteerism

  • Volunteer Fair: In March 2024, the refinery hosted an Employee Volunteer Fair featuring 28 local non-profit organizations, with nearly 120 employees attending.
  • Volunteer Hours: In 2023, 209 employees logged 10,570 hours, granting nearly $250,000 through the Phillips 66 .
  • Matching Gifts: Phillips 66 matches employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, with over $85,000 donated in 2024.