Energy and environment

Risk management and safety

Effective emergency preparedness depends on competent response teams. To develop and practice emergency response strategies, we establish emergency support groups comprising representatives from business lines; human resources; law; safety, security, health and environment; public and government affairs; and other technical advisors.

Treating spills with dispersants allows microbes to naturally break down crude oil

All marine environments contain naturally occurring microbes that feed on and break down crude oil. This means crude oil is largely biodegradable.
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Oil spill response

This manual provides general oil spill response principles. It is a collection of "Rules of Thumb" and checklists that provide quick access to the information needed when formulating response strategies.

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Operations Integrity Management System

We are committed to conducting business in a manner that is compatible with the environmental and economic needs of the communities in which we operate, and that protects the safety, security and health of our employees, those involved with our operations, our customers and the public.

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Operations Integrity Management System: Chairman’s message

ExxonMobil remains steadfast in its commitment to excellence in Safety, Security, Health and Environmental (SSH&E) performance, referred to collectively as Operations Integrity.
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