Sustainability

Our core mission is to invest in the development of the energy supply essential to human and economic progress, while effectively managing social and environmental concerns, including climate change.

Ryan Lance, CEO

"Our strategy is resilient and underpinned by an unwavering commitment to sustainability."

Ryan Lance, CEO Ryan Lance Chairman and CEO

Key Milestones

We have a long standing, risk-based approach to sustainable development.

2023

  • Achieved OGMP 2.0 Gold Standard Pathway

2022

  • Strengthened GHG target to 50-60% intensity reduction on operated and equity basis by 2030

  • Set goal for near zero methane emissions intensity by 2030

  • Published Plan for Net-Zero Energy Transition

2021

  • Strengthened GHG target to 40-50% intensity reduction on operated and equity basis by 2030

  • Established Low Carbon Technologies organization

2020

  • Set net-zero ambition

  • Established GHG target of 35-45% intensity reduction for operational emissions by 2030

  • Committed to zero routine flaring by 2030 with ambition to achieve by 2025

2010-2019

  • Established climate risk and biodiversity strategies

  • Integrated sustainability into enterprise risk management process

  • Set long term GHG reduction target

2000-2009

  • Adopted public positions on SD, climate, biodiversity, water and human rights

  • Published first SD report

  • Developed Climate Change Action Plan

2023 Sustainability Report

Our work in 2023 included projects that minimized environmental risk and impact, while benefiting communities.

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2023 Sustainability Report
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Managing Climate-Related Risks 2023
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Grassland restoration

Sustainability news

Spotlight stories about how we are managing sustainability risks.

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Managing climate-related risks

We have adopted a comprehensive framework with an ambition to become a net-zero company for operational emissions by 2050.

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  • Sustainable Development Position

    We have a long-standing position on sustainable development.

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Sustainability projects

We deliver reliable and affordable energy to the world while protecting the environment and benefiting communities. This interactive map provides examples of our efforts across the globe.