The responsibility begins with us.

NorthStar believes businesses must commit to a cleaner future and that responsibility begins with us. How do we do that? We focus on safe and compliant practices. We innovate to make our operations more sustainable and ethical. And we give back to the communities in which we live, work, and play.

The single most exciting and most creative time to work in the field of energy is now. We are poised at the very cusp of change. Fuel has been a single solution for a hundred years. But as the industry transforms, are we set up for future solutions, and are we prepared to extend those solutions to geographically and economically isolated populations? Fuel continues to evolve in powerful ways, providing efficiencies that are critical to global health. All of this means that our relationship with energy needs to be more deliberate and forward-thinking. At NorthStar, we are committed to making a difference in the way we do business and to have an impact in our world. We will guide all our customers to the future of fuel - safely, efficiently, and sustainably.

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Sustainability + Ethics

We protect our future.

  • We operate in compliance with EPA, ADEC, OSHA, DOT, and all regulatory groups to protect our people, our communities and the environment. 

  • We maintain inventories of environmental protection and response products to ensure other businesses are equipped to protect against environmental release. 

  • We have Oil Spill Contingency Plans as required by our regulators.

ETHICS + Integrity

Sustainability is rooted in ethics. We share a single Code of Ethical Business Conduct and our employees are encouraged to speak up to ensure our work environments adhere to the highest standards of integrity and safety. If you are concerned about something that may be illegal or unethical happening on the job, we encourage you to reach out to local reporting options or submit a report online by phone to the Saltchuk Ethics hotline.

Ethics Hotline Phone: 1.800.270.7513

Ethics Hotline: 1.800.270.7513 | Outside of the US: 1.206.736.7020

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Safety + COmpliance

Safety is our #1 priority. Above all else, we strive to ensure that you return home at the end of the day in the same condition in which they arrived. Whether working in the field or in the office, a culture of safety requires everyone to function as one cohesive team to ensure that the best safety practices are established and universally adhered to. We actively engage in policies and programs to continuously improve the safety of our companies and uphold our commitment to our employees, customers and the environment.

 

Our Policies and Programs

 
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Performance Tracking

We track and report all operations against industry safety standards. 

Stop Work Authority

We have an individual and shared commitment to safe processes and guidelines.

Continuous Improvement

We develop and implement procedures that help to prevent incidents, and we review best practices.

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Community Giving

In order to bring forward innovative and impactful solutions, we must actively engage with our local communities. That’s why we are committed to supporting quality initiatives that make a difference in the communities where we live, work and play. NorthStar Energy and each of our operating companies supports their local communities through cash gifts, in-kind gifts, or volunteer support.

OUR GIVING PRINCIPLES

  • We strive to be good neighbors. Our giving will reflect the needs of the communities in which we operate.

  • We empower our employees. We encourage our team members to engage in causes that are most meaningful to them.

  • We seek impact. We will track and share information and best practices about our giving with our key stakeholders.

AREAS OF GIVING

 
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ENVIRONMENT

We will fund local programs that seek to conserve our natural landscape, restore and protect our environment or responsibly manage the growth of our communities.

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SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS

We will sponsor organizations that benefit the health & well-being of our neighbors; provide equitable services in schools, workplaces or the community; honor native history, culture and beliefs.

 
 
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COMMUNITY PROJECTS

We will support projects that unify, engage and strengthen our communities (i.e. parks, community centers, theaters, museums).

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Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief

We will support our neighbors
in times of crisis.

 

In mid-2020, NorthStar began using GivingTrax to manage our corporate giving. While our Giving Program has been active for well over 10 years, moving to this platform reset our tracking. However, we believe that transparency moving forward is more important than number in the past. Here, our employees can track their personal giving and volunteer time and non-profits can make grant requests.