Our success depends on our ability to meet our stakeholders’ expectations without risk to the community, the environment, our employees and our business. Our commitment to responsible operations extends to making a positive impact on the local community beyond our fence line. At the heart of this success is building and maintaining the distinctive culture that drives our workplace and differentiates us in our industry.

Freeport LNG works closely with local communities where we operate to help support their needs while earning their trust. We collaborate with stakeholders, elected officials and community leaders to invest in programs that promote local economic growth and improve social conditions. We hold memberships in local business and industry organizations, supporting them with the time and talents of our employees through various volunteerism activities. Over the years, we have built a reputation as a credible, accountable, generous and trustworthy neighbor.

Local Stakeholder Engagement and Access to Information

Freeport LNG makes good faith efforts to notify all affected stakeholders regarding project activities, including landowners, towns and communities, and local, state, and federal governments and agencies. Freeport LNG is an active member of and a contributor to the Brazosport Community Awareness and Emergency Response (CAER) network. CAER provides information to the community in the event an emergency should occur from one of CAER’s member companies. CAER also provides trained personnel and equipment from area industry to respond to emergencies, and conducts annual joint emergency response drills with CAER members based upon different scenarios.  Additional information regarding CAER is available at https://www.brazosportcaer.com/, where members of the public can sign up to receive notice of emergency situations or critical community alerts.

Freeport LNG maintains a website (www.freeportlng.com) where up-to-date relevant information is provided to stakeholders and members of the community. Additionally, important safety information is also available on this website. Any organization or member of the public can express their views, comments or grievances at any time to Freeport LNG directly by utilizing the “contact us” feature on the website or by contacting us toll free at 1-800-303-6545. Freeport LNG also mails out relevant information to affected landowners during various stages of new development projects. 

Should a member of the public wish to file a comment or grievance with FERC directly, they can do so through the FERC eComment feature on their website https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx .

Respect for Indigenous Peoples and Cultural Preservation

We respect indigenous peoples and aim to preserve the culture of indigenous communities near our operations. During our permitting processes, we notify federally recognized Native American Indian tribes that have potential interest in the general area where Freeport LNG’s facilities are to be built for our planned activities. Additionally, Freeport LNG maintains an Unanticipated Discoveries Plan that includes a provision to contact Native American Tribes, if warranted.

Freeport LNG sends information to these Native American Tribes to provide an opportunity for them to review and comment on proposed developments. They can report a grievance at any time to Freeport LNG by utilizing the “contact us” feature available on our website (www.freeportlng.com) and to FERC through direct government-to-government coordination or the eComment feature on their website https://ferconline.ferc.gov/FERCOnline.aspx .

Stakeholder Feedback

We value all input from the community but when we receive a question or concern from a stakeholder, it is our desire to respond as quickly as possible so the matter can be properly and promptly addressed. First, our Public Information Officer receives notification and registers the issue along with the concerned party’s contact information. We then respond to that stakeholder to confirm that their comment was received and that we are looking into the matter. Third, we route the matter to the proper department or individual or, if needed, escalate the issue to senior management. The Public Information Officer will then monitor progress toward resolution of the matter, and communicate a proposed resolution to the stakeholder or seek additional feedback as needed. Our hope is to successfully resolve all matters. If an issue remains unresolved, we will continue to monitor the situation for possible future action.

Contributing to the communities where we live and work is a top priority for Freeport LNG. We are honored to donate time, money, and resources to worthy causes that improve the lives of our employees, their families, and their neighbors.

To guide our social investment activities, Freeport LNG developed a Corporate Citizenship Roadmap providing priorities for Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropic activities. This strategy is aligned with our corporate objectives and purpose as well as the economic, social and environmental dimensions of sustainable development. Our performance aligns with international standards, including the United Nations Sustainable Development Group (UNSDG) guiding principles. This includes our focus pillars of:

• Public Safety
• Education & Workforce Development
• Environment and Wildlife Sustainability
• Access to Quality Healthcare
• Quality of Life

We provide philanthropic funding and employee volunteerism to support these pillars. This strategy is continually buttressed by our stakeholder engagement efforts that keep us abreast of, and aligned with, community needs and priorities.

In 2024, we invested more than $2.2 million in our local community through charitable donations and contributions. 

Freeport LNG is proud to provide financial support to local emergency response organizations as part of an annual tradition of annual community giving. We have written agreements with various emergency response organizations, including Freeport Fire Department, Freeport Police Department, Brazoria County Sheriff’s Department, CAER and the U.S. Coast Guard, that commit Freeport LNG to fund the cost of emergency response drills and provide LNG fire training. Fighting an LNG fire takes specialized training. Every year, Freeport LNG provides intense specialized training for our own employees and the fire fighters of the Freeport and Oyster Creek Fire Departments. Training is conducted at the industrial fire training school of the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service in College Station, Texas or the Industrial Rescue Instructional Services Facility in Beaumont, Texas. During the multi-day course, a variety of experiential exercises are used to demonstrate the properties of LNG and the safest ways to combat possible emergency scenarios. 

For nearly 20 years, Freeport LNG has donated funds to first responders for equipment such as patrol boats and SUV’s, beach rescue vehicles, and RADAR guns. In 2024, Freeport LNG made $10,000 donations to Freeport Fire & EMS, the Lake Jackson and Surfside police departments and the Oyster Creek Fire Department.

The emergency response community, including industry partners, are able to come together quickly to assist when needed. We are grateful for their efforts and their commitment to the safety of our personnel and the surrounding community.

Freeport LNG commits both time and money to bring these values to life, building a pipeline of talented future candidates of employment with our company and other industrial companies in the area. The ability to hire, develop and promote educated, competent employees, allows us to fulfill our objective of maintaining safe, reliable, and cost-effective operations, and enhances our ability to effectively grow our company and manage our business.

Freeport LNG invests the largest portion of our charitable funds in the education space, including K-12 future readiness and scholarships for those advancing to the next level in academic or technical trades. 

One of our signature education programs is the annual Brazosport College Gator Classic Golf Tournament underwritten by Freeport LNG. The event raises scholarships for students at Brazosport College. In 2024, the Gator Classic Golf Tournament netted just over $107,000 for the scholarship fund.

One of our proudest achievements, in support of education and workforce development, is the establishment of a Freeport LNG scholarship for the benefit of veterans, filling the gap in funding that the Texas Hazelwood Act does not completely cover.

A second signature program of ours is the support of public school district education foundations, primarily funding programs focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), as well as career and technical education (CTE). These foundations provide funding for programs and activities that could not be funded under a school district’s operating budget. 

In addition to these key programs, we are proud to support several other education and workforce development initiatives annually. In 2024, our commitments spanned the following key projects and programs: 

• In March, Freeport LNG sponsored and attended a Women in Industry event held at the Lake Jackson Civic Center. The event provides networking opportunities for high school and college students in the form of being able to discuss industry related job fields with women who currently hold key positions in a variety of industries.

• In April, Freeport LNG joined members of the Gulf Coast Bird Observatory to break ground on a new lot that Freeport LNG donated to the Observatory. The Gulf Coast Bird Observatory’s Neotropical Bird Sanctuary on Quintana Island is a popular site for observing many varieties of migratory birds, featuring walking trails, freshwater ponds and park benches, and is one of the sites for the annual Great Texas Birding Classic. This event draws thousands of visitors to the island each spring. Freeport LNG is an annual sponsor of the Birding Classic, and has donated an observation tower so that visitors can see a variety of views of the migrating birds. 

• In May, Freeport LNG supported the Bay Area Boys Scouts of America at an annual event that raises funds for local scouting programs 

Freeport LNG is a long-standing supporter of the Brazoria County Petrochemical Council (BCPC). The BCPC holds an annual Signing Day event where Brazoria County High School graduating seniors were offered jobs with local industrial companies.  This initiative is a collaborative effort between the BCPC, local contractor companies, and area school districts. These companies conduct interviews and offer jobs to qualified seniors who have earned crafts and skills certifications while in high school. This enables students to start good, high-paying jobs right out of high school.

Power generation from natural gas emits 50-60% less carbon dioxide than a typical new coal plant. However, Freeport LNG’s commitment to the environment does not stop there. We have donated nearly 350 acres of undeveloped land containing various types of habitat to conservation groups, and we manage another 35 acres of wetlands that we have created at and around our facilities on Quintana Island. These areas host a variety of shore and wading birds, including roseate spoonbills, gulls, avocets, stilts and many others.

We invest in safe, quality healthcare for the benefit of our employees and their families and for the communities where our employees live and work. Strong, vibrant, thriving, resilient communities are those with the best level of healthcare. Our focus is on access to quality facilities, advancing research, supplying equipment, and training. We also invest in programs that encourage individual and family wellness.

Every year, a team of company representatives participates in the annual the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Houston. In 2024, employee contributions to the Komen organization totaled over $21,000. 

Committing for Life

Freeport LNG employees save lives by participating in quarterly blood drives at Freeport LNG’s worksites. Up to three lives can be saved through a single blood donation. In 2024, Freeport LNG employees participated in several company sponsored blood drives that yielded nearly 200 units of blood donated. Blood donated by Freeport LNG employees in 2024 will help to save over 400 lives. 

In support of both our quality-of-life pillar and our education and workforce development pillar, Freeport LNG is dedicated to investing in and supporting organizations, initiatives and programs that work to ensure that all people have fair and equitable access to education and economic opportunities. Notable 2024 contributions from Freeport LNG that embody this commitment include:

• Attending the third annual My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Houston scholarship event. Since  Freeport LNG’s $1 million gift to MBK Houston in 2020, 103 students have benefitted from scholarships funded by Freeport LNG’s gift. As part of the 2024 MBK Houston Scholarship event, Freeport LNG received a proclamation from the Houston Mayor designating July 31, 2024 as Freeport LNG Day in the City of Houston 

• Supporting the annual Houston Area Urban League (HAUL) Advancing Equity Luncheon and the Equal Opportunity Day Gala

Volunteering for our Community

Beyond financial investments, Freeport LNG conducts a variety of volunteer events throughout the year to help our communities thrive. In 2024, Freeport LNG volunteers conducted blood drives, volunteered at the Houston Peanut Butter Factory, producing nearly 20,000 jars of protein-packed peanut butter for local food pantries, and held food, backpack and toy drives.

Further, Freeport LNG employees volunteer their time serving on a variety of non-profit boards and committees within the community.

Employee Personal Investments 

Our employees are passionate about engaging in our community and we encourage them to contribute to the communities where they live and work.  This enables our employees to make more meaningful and personally rewarding impacts.

Corporate Matching Program

To further leverage the generosity of our workforce, Freeport LNG provides up to $10,000 of dollar-for-dollar match of an employee’s personal donations to eligible non-profit organizations.  This allows employees to double their impact to the organizations that matter most to them. In 2024, this yielded nearly $350,000 in additional investments to deserving non-profits.

General Community Outreach and Stakeholder Engagement

Since our founding in 2002, Freeport LNG has cultivated relationships with community partners and other key stakeholders and constituents. Being deeply involved in the community is something that is part of the fabric of our company culture. Every year, Freeport LNG attends and/or participates in key community initiatives that work to foster positive engagement with organizations and individuals alike. Our involvement in these initiatives includes: 

• Participation in the Brazosport Business Roundtable, a group of community business and civic leaders who meet to share and exchange information in order to better support our community. The Brazosport Business Roundtable has met continuously for more than twenty-five years.
• In April each year, Freeport LNG and the BCPC host a Responsible Care event for the community. This collaborative event brings local industry and the community together for an informative discussion about how we work together on various issues such as community safety and community investment.