How Chevron Transformed Corporate Affairs into a Strategic Engine – in Just 90 Days 

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98% of open Corporate Affairs roles filled in 90 days  

40% reduction in time-to-fill open positions  

300% increase in employee advocacy activation  

$200M in community investments realigned to business goals  

Real Results. Fast. 

The Challenge 

Chevron’s Corporate Affairs function was at a crossroads. With rising geopolitical volatility, regulatory pressure, and stakeholder complexity, the traditional silos of advocacy, communications, and social performance were no longer enough. 

“We were being outpaced by sophisticated global activists who understood our vulnerabilities better than we did.” 

– Kirsten Thorne, Chief Strategist Corporate Affairs, Chevron 

The Solution 

Chevron partnered with Empactful Advisors to transform Corporate Affairs from a collection of disconnected functions into a strategic command center fully integrated with capital planning, enterprise risk, and community value creation.

Together, they launched a portfolio of 90-day sprints focused on accelerating measurable impact. 

30.87% boost in employee confidence in career growth 

Thousands of hours reclaimed through productivity redesign

Sprints that Drove Impact 

Recruiting Acceleration: Reduced hiring friction and unlocked headcount gains 

Retention & Career Mapping: Elevated employee growth, clarity, and retention

Advocacy Revamp: Activated 4,000 employees to contact 400+ legislators in a single week

Compliance & Community Investment Optimization: Identified misaligned spending and redesigned portfolios for ROI

Productivity Simplification: Cut lower-value work and improved team efficiency

See how Empactful Advisors helped Chevron shift from siloed strategy to integrated execution—accelerating impact, unlocking ROI, and shaping the future of Corporate Affairs.