other medical uses—which has never been more top of mind as in the 2020s. “Now more than ever, essential services such as healthcare, food distribution, and sanitation depend on a reliable energy supply,” says Olwen Gover, Corporate Relations Advisor for Shell. “But what is less known is that our industry is also making some of the key ingredients in products that helps to slow the spread of COVID-19 such as hand sanitizers, soaps and surface cleaners. The Shell Chemical plant is a key North American producer of IsoPropyl Alcohol—a key ingredient in hand sanitizers, disinfectants, and other medical uses.” In 2020, Shell stepped up to help the Canadian healthcare sector by donating 125,000 litres of isopropyl alcohol, or IPA, to the Government of Canada free of charge. IPA makes up about half the content of hand-sanitizing liquids, and Shell’s donation is approximately enough to create nearly one million 12-oz bottles of hand sanitizer for use in hospitals and medical facilities. 70 YEARS IN SARNIA “70 years is a big milestone, and we are proud to be a part of the fabric of the heritage of our company in the community,” says GM Kevin McMahon. “Our people have always lived, worked, and played in the community in which we work and we continue to put in the time and effort to ensure the community is better for having us in it.” To mark their 70-year milestone, Shell hosted a number of events internally and externally, including a Community Thank You event and a Community Open House. Additionally, in 2022 the Shell Refinery executed the largest Maintenance Turnaround in its 70-year history which culminated in a substantial investment in the site and local community, and which will keep the site running efficiently and effectively for years to come. For this event, approximately 700 craft were hired through local halls and there was significant spend with local vendors for materials, services, pre-fabricated equipment, and more. On Sept. 16, SMC unveiled a new piece of artwork on one of it’s storage tanks by Indigenous artist, John Williams. The painting, which measures approximately 30’ high by 100’ wide) is a tribute to and celebration of the strength and beauty of Indigenous cultures! Members of SMC’s Site Leadership Team and Extended Leadership Team proudly pose in front of a site storage tank which now displays new artwork from Aamjiwnaang First Nation’s John Williams. 57 FEB 2023 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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