An understanding of conservation is essential to debates and action on the environment with respect to energy sources. Maintaining the diversity of life on this planet and using our natural resources in a sustainable manner is important to protect the options of future generations. Learn more: Conservation, Clive Hambler, Cambridge University Press (UK), Science, Technology & Medicine

If you perform a quick search online, you’ll find that “conservation” has at least two meanings in the world of energy sources:

1. The protection, preservation, management or restoration of wildlife and of natural resources such as forests, soil and water that may be impacted by the collection of energy sources; and
2. The maintenance of a physical quantity, such as energy or mass, during a physical or chemical change – like keeping your speedometer under 60 mph to burn gas more efficiently.

ConocoPhillips conserves with respect to both definitions. ConocoPhillips is working worldwide to reduce its environmental impact in its operating activities. The company also works with organizations including the Audubon Society, The Nature Conservancy and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect wildlife habitats for endangered species like the whooping crane and sea turtles. ConocoPhillips also supports energy conservation in its operations by identifying opportunities to minimize flaring and venting of methane.