Please note, while we remain committed to our Suncor community investment and SEF strategy and we proudly contribute to non-profit and charitable organizations in Canada and internationally, at this time our budget only allows us to consider a limited number of new partnerships or community initiatives. We are continuing to honour all existing, committed community donations and sponsorships.
As we adjust to the evolving situation caused by the pandemic, we will review our approach to new donations quarterly, or more frequently as conditions change, and will update this message accordingly.
Along the way, our SunCares employee program continues to be a key opportunity to engage our employees and support communities, and our matching program employee donations made through SunCares will continue.
In addition, our colleagues in other parts of Suncor may be able to provide (limited) in-kind or sponsorship support. For inquiries specific to items of this nature, please contact sponsorships@suncor.com.
Suncor, and the Suncor Energy Foundation (SEF), invest in society by addressing community issues in ways that seek solutions and benefits for all. We show up in community in several ways:
1. Charitable donations
Suncor and SEF proudly contribute to registered charitable organizations in Canada and internationally that align with our community investment funding priorities: Indigenous Peoples, community resilience and energy future.
2. Sponsorship
Suncor supports non-profit and charitable activities and events that align with our community investment funding priorities and business interests through sponsorships and donations (including donations to organizations that do not have charitable status), financial assistance, in-kind contributions, product donations and event sponsorships.
3. Post-secondary donations
SEF’s donation program for Canadian post-secondary institutions is called “Driving Innovation and Reducing Barriers.” This program was created to further support SEF’s existing funding priorities and reduce or eliminate barriers to participation for students and community members while supporting society in moving toward a more fair and sustainable economic system.
More information about the program is available here:
Post-Secondary Donation Program (PDF, 7 pp., 348 KB)
The application period for this program is currently closed. If you are inquiring about the program for 2022, we anticipate releasing information about the application process in late 2021/early 2022. If you are inquiring about the status of your 2021 application, all complete applications currently under review. The SEF Board will make final decisions in late September and we will then advise all applicants of the status of their application.
4. SunCares employee program
Our employees are passionate about giving back to the communities where they live and work. Their engagement makes a difference in helping to build strong, sustainable communities. If you are an employee or a retiree seeking support for an initiative or volunteer activity you’re involved in, please visit SunCares.