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Meeting the world’s fundamental and growing need for energy is a massive undertaking.
Today our industry faces the dual challenges of providing the energy needed for meeting demand
growth while at the same time reducing our environmental impact. Technological innovation will be
critical in solving these challenges.
It is vital that we find solutions because energy is required for economic growth, which lifts the
standard of living for people all over the world. At the same time, we need to address concerns
about rising greenhouse gas emissions.
Every day, employees at ExxonMobil are committed to the pursuit of operational excellence.
We do this by delivering safe, reliable operations, improving energy efficiency, and maintaining strong
business controls.
We believe that maximizing the value of resources – through disciplined investments, developing
breakthrough technologies, improving processes, and integrated operations – generates the most
benefit for resource owners, society, and our shareholders.
Our long-term success also depends on promoting the development of our employees and
the communities in which we operate, as well as helping to prepare today’s students to take on
tomorrow’s challenges.
For over 125 years ExxonMobil has maintained its commitment to taking on the world’s toughest
energy challenges while delivering superior financial results to our shareholders.
Taking on the world’s toughest energy challenges.
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