Our Environment
Clean Up
Redwood Oil Company takes stewardship of the environment seriously, particularly the protection of groundwater resources. Over the years, Redwood Oil has partnered with state and local agencies to bring our properties to pristine environmental conditions. And the work continues. Redwood Oil is currently performing environmental activities on over 20 additional properties across the North Coast. Redwood Oil has spent over $13 million dollars to ensure that the waters of California remain clean for future generations.
Petroleum Maintenance Company (PMC), the construction arm of Redwood Oil, oversees the maintenance of aboveground and underground equipment at all Redwood Oil stations. PMC ensures that all equipment is in compliance with and meets or exceeds all regulations set by the California Air Resources Board and various city, county and state agencies. PMC is the first line of defense and always quick to respond to any safety or compliance issues.
Powered by the Sun!
Our first solar-powered station is finally here. The system is 30kW and covers 6,000 square feet of the roof top and pump canopy of our renovated Chevron Station in Santa Rosa. It generates about 45,000 kWh of energy per year by the sun. That is the equivalent of powering about 20 households.
This system prevents the emission of 54,000 lbs of carbon dioxide each year, 1.3 lbs of sulfer dioxide each year and 16.2 lbs of nitrous oxide per year.
Drive by! The Chevron station is located at 4925 Sonoma Hwy in Santa Rosa.
Donations in our Communities
St Jude Children’s Research Hospital
A tradition at Redwood Oil, one our customers and employees come to expect every year, is collecting donations on behalf of St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Every October, all of our employees join in our effort.
Our Local Communities
Our main focus is to give to communities in which we operate. Because our stations are in over 15 different cities and towns in Northern California, we have the opportunity to reach the grassroots level. Over the years, we have donated to local high schools, rodeos, Big Brothers-Big Sisters, local Chambers of Commerce, Boys and Girls Clubs, local fire fighters funds, MADD and youth sport teams.
Yearly Holiday Drive
Every year, Stations Managers work within their local communities to provide toys, food and much needed money for children who would otherwise go without during the holiday season.
Safety
Safety is everyone's business. Nobody takes this aspect of business more seriously than Redwood Oil Company. From ensuring a safe work environment for all its employees to providing a clean and safe shopping experience for its customers, Redwood Oil promotes safety at all its service station/convenience stores locations.
All employees receive rigorous training on how to respond to safety threats to the environment, employees and customers. Redwood Oil promotes safety through a proactive program that rewards employees for safe work practices; over $30,000 annually is awarded to employees for accident free workspaces. Redwood Oil Company makes safety a major part of its business.