Our PAC is only as strong as our employee engagement. We need as many voices and action takers as possible to help get us there. As we continue to expand into new areas of business, we will need to build new relationships with elected officials and in areas of the country where those operations will take place. And that’s why having active employee engagement will be critical to developing those relationships and driving growth in our new business ventures.

Involved employees and the PAC work together to amplify our views on the issues that matter. The greater employee participation we have, the greater our potential is to make a positive impact on the future of energy, for ourselves and our communities.

The bp employee PAC Board of Directors follows set guidelines in determining support for candidates. Called “Criteria for Candidate Support,” they include:

• Supportive of the bp strategy and/or willing to engage in dialogue about issues important to bp.
• Position on a committee with jurisdiction over policy issues important to bp.
• Representation of a state or district where bp has significant operations and interests and/or an employee presence.
• Elected leadership position.
• Demonstrates respect for the institutions of democracy and the rule of law.
• We will evaluate policy positions and public statements using the bp values as a guide, including a commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, and racial equity.

Once the criteria is met, there’s a strong bias for candidates recommended by bp employee PAC members.

Although we may not agree on every decision, the bp employee PAC supports a bipartisan slate of candidates who will champion policies that protect and grow our work, purpose, and mission.

You can play an active role in the PAC by studying candidates and campaign issues relevant to the PAC, as well as getting involved in PAC events and programs. You can also be an ambassador of the PAC and spread the word about it to other eligible employees.