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ExxonMobil’s approach to corporate citizenship aligns directly with our business objectives. We work each day
to provide the energy needed to sustain and improve standards of living throughout the world in a safe, ethical,
environmentally, and socially responsible manner. By focusing on creating long-term benefits in the communities
where we operate, we are contributing to society’s broader sustainability objectives, creating a more stable
business environment and improved quality of life.
Protecting the Environment
Our corporate Protect Tomorrow. Today. expectations serve as the foundation for our efforts, which are guided by a
scientific understanding of the environmental impacts and the related risks of our operations, as well as the social and
economic needs of the communities in which we do business. Our approach to environmental protection begins with
a thorough understanding of local environmental, socioeconomic, and health surroundings. We continue to make strides
in improving biodiversity and ecosystem services, reducing emissions and spills, and protecting the environment in the
areas where we operate.
Managing Climate Change Risks
Society continues to face the dual challenge of expanding energy supplies to support economic growth and improve living
standards, while simultaneously addressing the societal and environmental risks posed by rising greenhouse gas emissions
and climate change.
As we seek to increase production of oil and gas to meet growing global energy demand, we continue to take steps to
improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and contribute to effective long-term solutions to manage climate change risks.
In the near term, we are working to increase energy efficiency while reducing flaring, venting, and fugitive emissions in
our operations. In the medium term, we are deploying proven technologies, such as cogeneration and, where technically
and economically feasible, carbon capture and sequestration. Longer term, we are conducting research to progress
breakthrough, game-changing technologies.
Promoting Safety
Safety is more than just a priority at ExxonMobil – it is a core value and an integral part of our culture. Protecting the safety
and health of our workforce is fundamental to our business. We are relentless in our pursuit of safety so every employee
returns home from work each day safe and healthy. This commitment also extends to our contractors and members of the
communities where we operate. We will never stop working toward our goal of Nobody Gets Hurt.
Corporate Citizenship
Highlight: Education Initiative
We invest in education programs that focus on inspiring students to pursue careers in science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and support teacher development and training. This initiative has a direct
impact on our business, as scientists and engineers are critical to addressing the energy challenges of today and
tomorrow. Over the past 15 years, we have contributed more than $1 billion for education programs around the
world, with $95 million in 2014 alone.
In 2007, ExxonMobil joined with other companies and foundations to initiate a national public-private partnership
to meet the STEM challenge in the United States: the National Math and Science Initiative (NMSI). NMSI’s College
Readiness Program provides training for teachers to help students master AP (Advanced Placement) courses in
math, science, and English. Based on College Board data, the first-year increase in qualifying math, science, and
English exam scores among NMSI partner schools is 68 percent, or 10 times the national average of 6.8 percent.
We also support education initiatives in several countries around the world. For example, ExxonMobil Egypt recently
partnered with Misr El-Kheir Foundation, a nongovernmental organization in Egypt, and the Ministry of Education on
a three-year initiative to create a new STEM education program at the Advanced Technical Industries School of Suez.
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