Hands across borders - Woodside’s global volunteering impact

In 2005 Woodside was one of the first companies in Australia to introduce corporate volunteering. Over the past two decades, our employees have contributed more than 150,000 hours to support community groups and not-for-profit organisations. Their enthusiasm has helped embed volunteering into our company’s culture and our volunteering partners often applaud our staff for their passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to giving back.

This appetite for giving back shows no sign of diminishing.

In 2025 more than 1900 employees (about 41% of our global workforce) contributed 14,049 hours supporting community groups and not-for-profit organisations. From preparing food hampers for disadvantaged families in Mexico and donating blood in Singapore, to helping wildlife sanctuaries in Perth and packing essential supplies in Houston, our employees continually turn up with empathy, enthusiasm and energy.

Dan, a member of the Karratha community for nearly 30 years, has coordinated Woodside’s volunteering in the Pilbara city for the past 11 years.

“Looking at the support Woodside provides through corporate volunteering to local organisations gives me a huge sense of pride,” she declares.

Her advice to those contemplating volunteering? “Just do it! It’s so rewarding to know that something you’ve done can assist someone in need.”

Across the other side of the world, Woodside staff in our Houston office eagerly await the United Way Campaign every year. In 2025, 327 volunteers got involved in a range of activities to support residents in communities needing support.

Sonja, a dedicated United Way Campaign volunteer, explains her motivation. “Volunteering makes me feel proud,” she says. “It makes me feel like a part of my community, and it gives me a sense of belonging to be able to give back.”

Many of our employees throughout the world share a commitment to donating blood so lives can be saved. Across three days in 2025, seven members of our Singapore office donated an estimated 10 pints of blood and plasma products, potentially saving up to 30 lives.

David, a seasoned organiser of donation drives in the ‘Lion City’ and an enthusiastic donor himself, encourages others to give whenever they are able.

“Have fun with your team while saving lives,” he suggests.

Michelle Grady, Vice President Corporate Affairs Group, is already looking forward to the International Year of Volunteering in 2026.

“Our teams are excited to continue supporting the most vulnerable in our communities and strengthening the bonds that make us One Team,” Michelle says.

Volunteering provides valuable opportunities to support local needs and helps our people connect with the communities in which they live and work.

At Woodside, we are proud to reflect on the positive impact our employees have made – and will continue to make – through their efforts in our host communities.