ALL EMPLOYEES:
Policy 585 remains unchanged. As a reminder, ALL Company travelers are required to:
• Arrange all business travel through the designated travel agency and/or online booking tool.
• Use the preferred airline, hotel, and car rental options offered by the designated travel agency, unless there is a sellout situation, no supplier presence or service, or a business/personal emergency.
• Use the designated business travel charge card for purchases of airline tickets, lodging, rental cars, meals and all other travel-related expenses. Do not charge personal expenses on the designated business travel charge card.
• Use the designated expense reporting system.
The Procedures and Guidelines to Policy 585 which guide management, travelers, and travel arrangers in making the right decisions to comply with Policy 585 have been revised. All employees who travel, arrange travel, or will incur business meal and/or entertainment charges should read the revised Procedures and Guidelines in its entirety.
This latest version now reflects current best practices; offers clearer guidance to make safe, productive, and cost effective purchasing decisions; and provides stronger alignment with the corporation’s business strategies and drivers. Key highlights follow:
• OE: The well-being of company personnel who travel or entertain for business is of the utmost importance. Using the preferred travel agencies and Global Travel Link (GTL), where available, enables CBRES Global Travel, Global Security, and Corporate Health and Medical teams to track and communicate with company personnel who might become involved in moderate- to high-risk situations.
• Travel Alternatives: Use good judgment when considering traveling for business purposes, minimizing non-essential and same-day travel in favor of more safe, cost-effective alternatives such as video conferences, phone, etc.
• Purchasing Behaviors: The right purchasing behaviors can reduce travel costs and ensure airline seat or hotel room availability, such as: booking in advance; using Global Travel Link, where available, for simple point to point reservations versus calling the preferred travel agency; accepting restricted rather than unrestricted airfares; considering alternate airports, etc. Deviations from these guidelines may be reported to management.
Employees can expect to see further communications reinforcing Chevron’s policy, procedures, and guidelines on travel and entertainment.
Questions from U.S. payroll employees should be sent to travel@chevron.com and will be researched and responded to by the appropriate contact. Questions from employees outside the U.S. should be forwarded to their local HR or TEA Administrator.