At Chesapeake our job is to turn ideas into leases, leases into production and production into shareholder value while acting as a responsible corporate citizen in every community where we conduct business. Giving back is one of the founding and most valued principles of Chesapeake and is reflected in the community partnerships we build.

In every community where we operate, Chesapeake is a recognized leader in corporate and social responsibility because we believe operating in this manner contributes to a triple bottom line: people, planet and profit. We have formal employee volunteer and contribution programs, support local nonprofit groups, provide educational scholarships, operate in an environmentally conscious manner and strive to leave a positive mark in everything we do.

Over the years, Chesapeake has developed a reputation as being one of the most philanthropic and generous companies in the energy industry. In 2010 Chesapeake contributed more than $25 million to organizations, projects and programming centering supporting the arts, community development, the environment, social services, health and medical causes and education. Additionally, Chesapeake cultivates a spirit of volunteerism and community service among all employees, helping to fill specific needs and build better foundations in all our operating areas.

By investing in the communities where we operate and the people whose lives we touch, we ensure a stronger today and a more hopeful tomorrow. Chesapeake and the communities it invests in will work together to reap the benefits of a strong community.

Our Corporate Responsibility Policy outlines our commitment to conducting our business operations in an ethical and legal manner that is fiscally, environmentally and socially responsible. For more detailed information, view our policy here.