Creating Shared Value
Strengthening our community relations through local partnerships and engagements
As one of the largest employers in Esbjerg, we are proud to support the local community with their educational efforts, conserving local wildlife in the Wadden Sea National Park and allowing employees to volunteer for a good cause during working hours.
In May 2023, TotalEnergies EP Denmark joined forces with Education Esbjerg in an innovative initiative aimed at transforming Esbjerg into a center of learning excellence. This partnership aims to further integrate TotalEnergies with the local community and attract talented university students to join as future innovators in the energy sector.
Originally launched in January 2020, Education Esbjerg is a link between students, educational institutions, companies, and the municipality. The organization’s mission is to transform the city into a beacon of education to inspire a new generation to learn and live in Esbjerg and its surrounding communities.
165
people visited our office for educational purposes.
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visits to educational institutions.
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career fairs to meet students and upcoming graduates.
“Engaging with the local community and upcoming graduates is crucial. It fosters idea sharing, collaboration, and mutual value creation. I am honored to contribute to this initiative and represent TotalEnergies Denmark.”
– Kimia Sadeghi, volunteer mentor
A foundation for mutual growth
One of the ways we contribute to Education Esbjerg is through the mentor concept, E.1. Here, TotalEnergies employees mentor young students from Esbjerg’s educational institutions, allowing the next generation to benefit from building a local network and enhancing their career prospects.
The initiative gained momentum in the autumn of 2023, with mentors ready to share their wisdom with students nearing the completion of their academic paths.
Kimia Sadeghi, Senior Recruitment Partner in HR, volunteers as a mentor: “Joining Esbjerg’s mentoring program has been immensely rewarding. It’s a fantastic scheme that pairs students with seasoned professionals from the business sector, equipping them for their future careers. As mentors, we also grow by widening our networks, honing our coaching abilities, and gaining fresh insights from the students.”
With seven TotalEnergies EP Denmark mentors now collaborating with students, the program promises a dynamic exchange of knowledge and expertise, enhancing the mentorship experience for all involved. It allows us to learn from the next generation and to nurture talented and motivated individuals who are looking to shape a career in the energy sector.
“Engaging with the local community and upcoming graduates is crucial. It fosters idea sharing, collaboration, and mutual value creation. I am honored to contribute to this initiative and represent TotalEnergies Denmark,” continues Kimia.
Our global volunteering program, Action! also underpins these community ties. Mentors can dedicate time and take up to three working days off annually to participate in local community activities.
Conserving local wildlife
In 2023, employees could donate their time to a biodiversity project benefitting endangered species in the Wadden Sea National Park around Esbjerg. The project involved putting up fences to safeguard bird populations and promote breeding in the Wadden Sea area – and it seems to work. The 2023 breeding season celebrated a record number of Little Terns nesting in the Blåvandshuk area.
Conny Villadsen, HSE Assistant, describes her experience participating in the Action! initiative: “I very much enjoy participating in the Action! program, and the event last year to fence a bird breeding area at Blåvand beach was no exception. In fact, it was really an eye opener as to how we as human beings interfere with the wild birds’ nesting. They don’t have a chance if we don’t ensure peace while nesting. I will certainly participate again.”
The volunteering initiatives with the Wadden Sea National Park also includes removing the fencing, and we have already made plans to return in 2024.
To create engagement and a deeper understanding of the important wetland, TotalEnergies EP Denmark organized an experience day where approximately 150 employees and their families spent a day out in the Wadden Sea National Park. Professional guides provided insights, stories, and explanations about the Park’s treasures.
Action! program highlights
The Action! program empowers every employee to contribute to local causes, offering up to three days of volunteer work annually. These efforts support various community projects, from aiding disadvantaged children to promoting STEM education and preserving natural habitats. TotalEnergies EP Denmark places great importance on community engagement, and Action! is a testament to our dedication to enacting positive local change.
In 2023, 108 employees dedicated over 250 hours to volunteering, participating in more than 11 distinct initiatives within TotalEnergies EP Denmark.
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