Being a part of our communities comes with responsibilities.
Lending a helping hand to employees and locals.
Just as we are committed to sustainability, we are also committed to our employees and the communities where we live and work. To be a socially responsible operator, we are dedicated to building long-term, positive relationships with our stakeholders and proactively investing in the programs and initiatives that support the causes most critical to each of our communities. Our goal? Easy. Be a force for good.
Looking out for those around us.
Committed to safety in all facets of our work.
In 2023, we revitalized our Safety Committee program to ensure it truly represents and is driven by our frontline workers. Fifteen dedicated employees from various disciplines and regions collaborate to evaluate health and safety initiatives, identify opportunities for improvement and implement recommended actions. Prioritizing safety is at the forefront of everyone's efforts.
Celebrating those doing things the BKV way.
The BKV Bravos campaign spotlights exemplary employees each month who embody our core values in the workplace. Nominated by their peers, these standout individuals are celebrated through emails, updates and social media. Each month, the program focuses on a specific value, providing employees with resources to deepen their understanding of that value and what it means to be a BKV Bravo.
Working with the community.
We continue to collaborate with local emergency response organizations in all our operating areas. These partnerships familiarize us with their processes and allow us to familiarize them with our safety protocols and procedures. With these strong relationships, we ensure better protection for our workforce and the communities in which we operate.
Breaking it down.
Volunteerism—going beyond the check.
“We were about to lose our new physics teacher because we weren’t going to be able to fund a robotics program. Then here comes BKV.”
- Dr. Amy Ellis, Superintendent, Bridgeport ISD
Investment. It aptly describes BKV’s approach to community relations. While financial contributions are critical, time spent building relationships and sharing endeavors through volunteerism provides incalculable returns.
In 2023, BKV employees enthusiastically stepped up to volunteer, requesting more opportunities to give back. The company channeled that energy by expanding its employee volunteerism program, identifying impactful non-profits in Pennsylvania, Colorado and Texas to which employees could offer their time and talents during the workday and beyond.
In Pennsylvania, rising gas and grocery prices had stressed local social services, including the Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen in Tunkhannock. Since 2021, employees have helped with everything from serving meals to sweeping floors.
“We’re averaging about 150 people a night—a huge increase just in the last year,” said Mission Coordinator Donna Shaffer. “It’s unpredictable, but I can depend on BKV. Even after a hard day’s work, the employees show up, ready to take notes and make things happen.”
In Southwest Denver, the Pascual LeDoux Academy provides early childhood education to high-need, low-income 3- and 4-year-olds, which means it doesn’t qualify for conventional funding. As a community partner, BKV has helped close that gap.
“We first met BKV on Earth Day. They came out and helped clean up our campus and plant flowers,” said Principal Sara Snyder-Poole. “One of the guys brought a service dog. That was a hit.”
With BKV’s help, the school has provided free extracurricular activities, including soccer, art projects and even capoeira (a fusion of Brazilian dancing and martial arts). “This year, we were able to hold our first Fall Festival,” said Sara. “They’re an amazing group. It’s not like they’re just writing a check. It feels like a real partnership. And that’s huge to me.”
In Bridgeport, Texas, the local public school district also faced numerous challenges. Inadequate state funding, two unsuccessful bond elections and an open-enrollment model that draws students into competing districts have battered the financial books, affecting programs and talent retention.
“We were about to lose our new physics teacher because we weren’t going to be able to fund a robotics program, which is what we brought him in to do,” said Dr. Amy Ellis, Superintendent of Bridgeport ISD. “Then here comes BKV and offers us a $20,000 STEM grant.”
These programs, while expensive, help communities thrive, attracting families who want an environment where their children can flourish. As neighbors here and across the country, BKV employees are fully invested in providing meaningful support where they live and work.
“They were the only business in town that reached out to ask how they could partner with us,” said Dr. Ellis. “It made us feel like we were together as a team, serving our community.”