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Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy delivery company (NYSE: CPK) dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and environmentally friendly service to our customers. Headquartered in Dover, Delaware, we have been serving customers since 1859, operating primarily on the Delmarva Peninsula and in Florida, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
We are strongly committed to operating in a sustainable manner and increasing environmental benefits in our communities. Thomas Stanley, Propane Operator I, conducts a delivery of propane AutoGas at the Company’s fueling station in Jacksonville, Florida. Propane AutoGas is a viable alternative fuel, along with compressed natural gas and renewable natural gas, in support of the Company’s propane and natural gas vehicle conversion systems for automobile fleets that reduce emissions and lower costs.
Through our operating divisions and subsidiaries, we are engaged in the distribution of natural gas, propane gas and electricity; the transmission of natural gas; the generation of electricity and steam; mobile compressed natural gas (CNG) solutions; and other businesses.
Safety is our top priority. There is nothing more important than the safety of our team, our customers and our communities. This commitment is recognized by our employees’ genuine focus on safety by being accountable for establishing and maintaining the highest standards across our organization. We work collectively with public officials, emergency responders, customers and safety advocates to promote a broader safety culture that is embedded within the Company and our communities. By adhering to best practices, we continuously improve procedures and training to ensure superior safety performance.
As a trusted and responsible energy provider, the Company is built upon a legacy of caring, committed to making positive contributions to the economic prosperity and sustainability of its communities. Our employees collaborate across our businesses to understand customers’ challenges; identify innovative solutions; and develop growth opportunities within our existing businesses and new markets. With this process, we provide a disciplined business approach as we expand our energy services and extend our geographic footprint, providing customers with valuable options.
We are strongly committed to operating in a sustainable manner and increasing environmental benefits in our communities. Thomas Stanley, Propane Operator I, conducts a delivery of propane AutoGas at the Company’s fueling station in Jacksonville, Florida. Propane AutoGas is a viable alternative fuel, along with compressed natural gas and renewable natural gas, in support of the Company’s propane and natural gas vehicle conversion systems for automobile fleets that reduce emissions and lower costs.
During these unprecedented times, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation continues to partner with local and national organizations, supporting community outreach initiatives. Pictured is Amelia Lewis, Customer & Project Coordinator, who created approximately 400 masks to share with family, friends, and colleagues; and on behalf of the Company, Amelia contributed a portion of her masks to the Greater Dover Boys & Girls Club in Dover, Delaware.
With the majority of our employees working remotely, Connie Osei, Executive Assistant, is one of our essential workers who manages the day-to-day business and supports our senior leadership team.
As a trusted and responsible energy provider, the Company is built upon a legacy of caring, committed to making positive contributions to the economic prosperity and sustainability of its communities. Our employees collaborate across our businesses to understand customers’ challenges; identify innovative solutions; and develop growth opportunities within our existing businesses and new markets. With this process, we provide a disciplined business approach as we expand our energy services and extend our geographic footprint, providing customers with valuable options.
With the financial and operational strength of the Company, a comprehensive purpose continues across our organization where our talented and diverse employees strive to enhance our corporate responsibility related to environmental, social and corporate governance considerations. As a Company, we cultivate a high-performance workforce, and encourage integrity, diversity, accountability and acceptance. We continue to enhance the work experience by building a more inclusive culture where everyone is respected and valued. Our efforts are underway with the Company’s newly created Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiative, led by our CEO and an appointed EDI Council. The EDI Council ensures that our Company’s framework throughout the organization promotes, supports and strengthens equity, diversity and inclusion. Through the EDI initiative, our teams will reflect the communities that we serve and our commitment will drive our business strategies, policies and procedures, individual development and community outreach.
Pictured is Chris Allen, Senior Lineman. Over the years, in response to numerous storms, our employees across our businesses have assisted energy companies throughout the U.S. In 2020, many individuals lost power and sustained damages to their homes or businesses as a result of Hurricane Isaias. As part of the Southeast Electric Exchange mutual assistance network, a team of employees from our electric distribution operations traveled to New Jersey to assist with the storm restoration.