BP Citizen Action Program (CAP) – A grassroots voice for BP employees, retirees, neighbors and friends Liz Castro, Director, BP Civic Affairs March 2010,

BP Citizen Action Program (CAP) – A grassroots voice for BP employees,

retirees, neighbors and friendsLiz Castro, Director, BP Civic AffairsMarch 2010, Amelia Island, FL

Key Facts About BP in the US

• Number of US employees: 29,000

• In business since: Amoco 1889ARCO 1866BP 1909

BP Amoco 1998

• Revenues: $130 billion

• US Refineries: 5

• Refinery Capacity: 1.5 mil barrels per day

• Community investment $57 million

How it all began: Whiting Refinery Modernization

• 2,700 persons signed petition

• 3,400 letters to public officials regarding Whiting

• 850 letters sent regarding the federal Energy Bill

• Letters to the Editor • Employees ask, “How

can I get more involved?”

CAP Council: Chicagoland

I want/don’t want my employer to let me know about how government issues impact my job my company

and industry

33%

49%

11% 7%

Want, strongly

Want, somewhat

Don't want,somewhat

Don't want,stronglySource: BIPAC

• Self-selected

– Open invitation sent out to all employees to attend informational meeting.

– Secondary meeting set up for those who decide they are interested in becoming a part of the Council.

Formation of CAP Councils

CAP Leadership Council Purpose

• Encourages citizen participation in public policy decision making.

• Provides concise information on public policy process.

• Educates on issues that most affect BP’s Business and jobs.

• Effectively use tools on CAP website

Helping the individual’svoice be heard…

Role of Council

Lawmakers listen to constituents… • Nonpartisan volunteer employee

group.• Educates, motivates and

activates.• Plans and develops educational

programs• Empowers employees to make

their voices heard!

Role within BP

• Works with GPA and BP management on priority issues.

• Will address issues affecting BP employees, their families, their jobs and the community

CAP Council Current Locations

CAP Council Programs

•Candidate Forums

•US-Canada Link: Energy Security & the Environment, Canadian Consul General Georges Rioux-OCC

•Alaska Gas Pipeline– What’s Happening Now and Beyond

•US Representatives Kevin Brady, Peter Roskam

•Federal Reserve Economic Assessment

•Emerging Environmental Issues – Polar Bears, global Warming and Ethanol

•Education Funding in Texas

•Political Analyst Bernadette Budde

CAP Action Alerts

• Support for Offshore Oil and Gas Development in Virginia (2009)

• EPA Proposed Ruling requiring additional permitting and technology controls (2009)

• Draft Proposed Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program 2010 – 2015 (2009)

• Colorado Oil and Gas Regulatory Changes – Alert to Royalty Owners (2008)

• Oppose Shortening Federal Lease Terms (2008)

• Support a balanced Energy Bill; Oppose taxes on the Energy Industry (2007)

Get Out the Vote

• Voter Registration, Early Voting and Voting Reminders sent to states with largest employee populations for primary and general elections

• Voter Registration drives to take place at CAP Council locations across the US

• Voter registrar training

• Candidate Forums at CAP Council locations nationwide

CAP Tools

• Keep up to date on key legislative issues

• Find your elected representative

• Educate yourself on the civic process

• Register and vote• Learn about upcoming

elections• And more!

CAP Website and Tools

Usage of the CAP Website and tools has increased by 176% since 2007.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How much time will I need to commit?

• What types of programs would the CAP Council plan?

• How many members will be on the Council?

• Are there other ways I can be more involved?

Questions?