Our communities
Our approach
The communities in which we operate matter deeply to us. We believe that being a good neighbour is an essential part of our sustainability strategy and fundamental to our social licence to operate.
During 2025, we were honoured to continue working closely with our five charity partners, strengthening the collaborative relationships we have built since the inception of our partnerships. Through both financial contributions and hands-on volunteering, we supported a wide range of initiatives that create meaningful impact across the North East of Scotland. We also created opportunities for our employees to engage with and learn about key social issues, including poverty, dementia, mental health, cancer and special educational needs, while continuing our support for mainstream education from primary through to higher education.
Sense of purpose
Since launching these partnerships in 2023, our employee engagement surveys and informal employee feedback have shown a positive increase in engagement, reflecting the sense of purpose our people gain from supporting voluntary and charitable activities. Our people tell us that these experiences strengthen team cohesion and bring our shared behaviours to life. For our charity partners, our financial contributions remain vital; however, they consistently emphasise that the time, skills and energy our volunteers give is a hugely valued support that remains just as important.
social connection
In recognition of how our people and teams can benefit from increased social connection, all employees receive four volunteering days each year and are encouraged to participate in educational webinars and sessions during working hours. These have covered topics ranging from mental health, menopause and neurodiversity to personal experiences of dementia and cancer treatment, helping to build understanding, inclusivity and awareness across the organisation.
Case Study: VSA
2025 marked the third year of our corporate partnership with VSA, reinforcing our long standing commitment to supporting vital social care services across the North East of Scotland. This year, we were proud to promote VSA’s Save Our Social Care campaign as a key funding partner, helping the charity raise broader community awareness and support during a period of significant need.
Every department and team member across Ithaca Energy has played a part in this partnership, contributing their time, skills, creativity and energy, while building genuine relationships with VSA staff and service users and deepening the impact of this valued partnership
We also launched our second major volunteering project with VSA, the creation of a dementia village at Crosby House. Modelled on the innovative concept first developed in the Netherlands, dementia villages help residents evoke memories, supporting mobility, independence and cognitive behaviour. Our volunteer teams transformed the garden area and built four summer houses, designed as a shop, hairdresser, post office and coffee shop, helping to create familiar, everyday spaces that provide residents with a sense of normality and the opportunity to engage in daily activities they may have been unable to enjoy since moving into care.
OEUK Neighbour of the Year winners
In 2025, we were proud to receive the OEUK ‘Neighbour of the Year’ award in recognition of the work we do in our local communities, and the dedication of our employees who give their time, skills and energy so generously.
Our CEO Luciano Vasques said: “Community engagement is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to support Aberdeen and the wider North East region, and we believe being a good neighbour is essential to our sustainability and our licence to operate. Giving back is simply part of who we are.
Winning this award is a celebration of our people, who collectively give up thousands of hours to volunteer. It is also for our charity partners – and that is the key word. Partners. Working together to make a difference.”
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