Press release
Press release
Wood to design upgrades at Ecopetrol refinery for cleaner fuels production
In 2021, Wood announced a series of sustainability goals, and in support of our communities, we committed to give our time, resources and funding to contribute $10 million to our global causes by 2030. We recognise our role extends beyond our philanthropic donations, we also value the time and energy our people give to support our shared communities where we live and work.
Demonstrating our contribution to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our people chose education as Wood’s Global Cause in support of SDG 4 and quality education in 2018. Since then, our remarkable people have been united around the world in volunteering their time and energy to advance education in their local communities.
At The Chevron Championship this year, we hosted fieldtrips with students from Yellowstone Schools and Black Girls Do Engineer, providing them with an opportunity to experience this premiere sporting event and the surrounding STEM activations. Students participated in various interactive activities designed to spark an interest in STEM and golf, including digital shoe design, a golf swing lab, robotics applications, an immersive planetarium and a multimedia journalism studio.
Louise Carmichael, Vice President, Talent and Development, Wood:
“Hosting Yellowstone Schools and Black Girls Do Engineer Corporation at the LPGA Chevron Championship was a truly inspiring experience. The students' enthusiasm for STEM activities was infectious. It was wonderful to see them engage in golf practice, some for the first time, making the day one filled with learning, new experiences, and laughter. We are proud to partner with Chevron to create such impactful community engagements."
Yellowstone Schools partner with students and families, regardless of financial means, to provide a life-changing education, develop a strong moral foundation and prepare scholars for life beyond high school. Yellowstone is a Pre-K through 12th grade school where students experience a rich academic and co-curricular model while receiving bus transportation, two meals a day, and access to a comprehensive student support program.
Di'Jon Johnson, Director of Instruction – Science, Yellowstone Schools:
"Taking our sixth to tenth grade students to The Chevron Championship STEM Zone was truly an unforgettable experience. The students were immersed in exciting, hands-on STEM activities that brought science and technology to life in the most engaging way. They were asking questions, making connections, and seeing how what they learn in the classroom shows up in the real world, from energy innovations to sports tech. Experiences like this spark curiosity and open students’ eyes to careers they may have never considered."
Kara Branch, Founder & CEO, Black Girls Do Engineer:
"The Chevron Championship, in partnership with Wood, offers our BGDE members an unmatched opportunity to explore STEM through real-world experiences that inspire and empower. From designing shoes to exploring biomechanics and media production, these activations bring STEM to life in ways our girls will never forget. It's more than a field trip—it's a glimpse into their future."
Black Girls Do Engineer is dedicated to workforce development and training the next generation of STEM leaders. Their organisation addresses the critical gap in STEM career pathways by equipping Black-American girls and young women with the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience needed to thrive in STEM industries.
Wood Field Trip Career Day
The Chevron Championship is one of five major championships on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour. Held near Houston, Texas, the event features the world’s most talented women athletes competing in the Tour’s first Major of the season. Through this tournament, Chevron and the LPGA Foundation also support local organisations across the Houston area to empower women and girls in sports and STEM.
