Lobbying
Chevron has a right and a responsibility to advocate positions on proposed policies that will affect the Company's ability to meet the growing demand for energy. We lobby ethically, constructively and in a bipartisan manner through direct communication with public officials. We also encourage our employees, retirees and others to communicate with officials when permitted by law. We comply with all registration and reporting regulations related to our lobbying activities.
Chevron engages the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama and the U.S. Congress to provide perspectives on energy and other significant policy issues affecting the United States and the world. The goal is to contribute to economic prosperity through sound policy.
Political Contributions
Chevron has strict policies and internal approval processes that comply with the letter and spirit of all applicable laws governing political contributions. Global contributions in 2014 were approximately $13.8 million to support candidates and political organizations that foster economic development, free enterprise and good governance. Totals include contributions to support our views on local and state ballot measures. Chevron employees, through the Chevron Employees Political Action Committee (CEPAC), contributed $653,000 in 2014 to the election of candidates from both parties for U.S. federal office, as well as to local and state candidates in certain U.S. jurisdictions. By policy, CEPAC does not contribute to presidential candidates or national political parties.