The Vopak WeConnect Foundation supports projects that meet the following criteria
Project goal
- To empower young people and connect them to the world by:
- Opening up new (professional) horizons and new paths to a sustainable and healthy life, and/or
- Inspiring them to work with others across cultures, languages and social backgrounds
Target group
- 10 to 24 year olds
- In the communities in which Vopak operates and/or where Vopak employees live
- Project fosters diversity, in particular the participation of girls and underprivileged young people
Vopak involvement
- Project must be initiated by a Vopak employee or an employee of a Vopak joint venture, who is involved in the project execution
- Project must be approved and supported by the Managing Director of the Vopak location or joint venture
- Support or personal involvement of senior management and HR is recommended
Partner organization
- Involvement of a local partner, like a school or NGO, is mandatory
- Where applicable, involvement of a joint venture partner is strongly recommended
Sustainability
- The Foundation aims to support sustainable projects and build lasting relationships. Projects can be approved, with conditions, for a period of up to three years.
- The impact is measured; mid-year progress reports and year-end reports are mandatory. Continuation of multi-year projects is conditional on a positive year-end evaluation
- Project is in line with the Vopak Values, Code of Conduct and Sustainability Policy; this includes integrity; care for SHE, and being a good