In the Community
Our Charitable and Community Efforts
Since 1993, Ziff Energy has been a supporter of “Imagine”, a corporate program whereby
companies commit to donate at least 1% of revenue to charities and social programs.
Since 1994, Ziff Energy has exceeded this commitment level.
- United Way -
Ziff Energy has earned Platinum and Gold standings since 1993 for donations to the United Way;
Senior members of the firm participate at the “Leaders” classification
- Calgary Food Bank - For a number of years, in lieu
of sending Christmas cards, Ziff Energy has made a cash donation to this worthy cause
- Adopt-A-Family - Each year, our employees and associates adopt one or more families-in-need;
Among the items donated are clothing, games, toys, winter jackets,
food and a complete Christmas dinner
- The Independent Petroleum Association of American (IPAA) - Since
1997, we have participated in the Wildcatters’ Ball, held in January of each year, which benefits the
IPAA Educational Foundation
- Other Organizations – Charitable causes, Social Welfare, The Arts
- Calgary Catholic Immigration Society.
Educational Contributions
In honour of its 10th anniversary in 1992, and annually since, Ziff Energy has funded
a $1,000 bursary for a student in the Faculty of Social Sciences with a major in
Economics. The Award is based on academic merit and financial need. In 1999, the
bursary was named in recognition of G. Gordon Clarke’s significant contributions
to both the Canadian E & P industry and to Ziff Energy Group. Gordon was responsible
for the creation of Ziff Energy’s "Reducing Field Operating Costs" Benchmarking study in 1994.
In honour of our 15th year in business, the firm established a bursary in the Engineering
Faculty of the University of Calgary, one of the leading engineering faculties in
North America, and a major contributor to Canada’s petroleum industry talent and
research over the years. This bursary recognizes the contributions to the Canadian gas industry of Jack A.
Sandercock, a long time Senior Associate of Ziff Energy. The bursary will be awarded
to a second year student, who demonstrates academic achievement in engineering subjects,
participates in extra-curricular activities, and who requires
financial assistance to pursue university studies.
Recognizing the importance of education to the energy industry, Ziff Energy Group
established the Tom J. Clay Bursary at Mount Royal College in 1997. This annual
award will be given to a full time student in the Business Administration Program,
with a career interest in the petroleum industry, academic proficiency and financial
need.