Focus Areas

In alignment with our vision of becoming the Partner of Choice for our Communities and the Employer of Choice, Spectra Energy invests in three primary areas of focus in communities where we live and work. Spectra Energy invests in qualified organizations and programs that promote:

Education and Workforce Development

We help provide youth the broadest options for their future and build a highly skilled employee base for our communities by investing in:

  • Programs focused on education for at-risk youth to ensure success in life
  • Pre-K through 12 education with an emphasis in math, science, technology and business acumen
  • Post high school / secondary school education
  • Higher education that meets the company’s professional needs
  • Technical and professional accreditation

Community Vitality

Spectra Energy contributes to healthy, successful communities where we live and operate by supporting organizations dedicated to:

  • Environmental education, conservation and research
  • Targeted arts/culture giving
  • Safety
  • Health and human services (primarily supported by our annual United Way campaign)
  • Community enhancement

Employee Support and Volunteerism

The spirit of employee philanthropy and volunteerism is strong at Spectra Energy. We support our employees and retirees as they give back to their communities through employee directed giving to eligible charitable organizations, by supporting their sweat-equity of volunteerism and by matching their contributions to the United Way. Employee programs include:

  • Matching gifts,
  • Volunteer grants, including community improvement and leadership grants
  • Volunteerism, including Helping Hands in Action
  • United Way, through the dollar-for-dollar match of our annual employee run campaign

Inclusiveness & diversity initiatives underpin all three areas of focus.