2015-2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Brochure
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The brochure provides an overview of several social initiatives implemented by ExxonMobil in 2015–2018 ExxonMobil Russia Inc. is thanking the National Women’s Health Foundation, the National Foundation for Personnel Training, the Downside Up Charitable Fund, the Association of Women Leaders, Committee of 20, the Hope Foundation, the My Vmeste Founda- tion, and regional not-for-profit organization Benois Center for sharing the materials and photographs used in this report and in- valuable assistance in its drafting. 2 Introduction For more than 25 years, ExxonMobil has been operating in Russia bringing in its global expertise and the highest occupational health and environmental protection standards. All those years, we have acted on our commitment to contribute to the sustainable development of the country and improving living standards of its people, among other things, through charitable programs. Strategic investment in social development programs integrated into a corporate management system is one of the core principles of a socially responsible business. We are supporting projects in different areas aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of the people and improving their life quality, and among other things, addressing urgent social issues in the regions where we operate. Collaboration with local authorities, government agencies, health and education officials, and not-for-profit organizations enables the Company to implement high-profile projects in all the regions where we operate. A lot of our employees participate in the corporate charitable effort as volunteers. Some of the ongoing charitable programs have enjoyed our support for more years than one, which allows us to see how formidable social economic and infrastructure challenges are addressed in the regions where we operate. We have identified a number of key areas for collaboration with charity funds, namely health care, education, culture, and economic opportunities for women. We are glad to share with you our report on multiple charitable programs implemented in the above areas over a period of 2015 through 2018. We are happy that our joint work contributes to creating a better future for Russia, and trust that our active involvement can make a difference. Glenn Robert Waller, President ExxonMobil Russia Inc. exxonmobil.ru 3 About the company ExxonMobil is a global energy company, which applies next-generation technologies and innovations in order to meet the growing energy demand of the global market. We are a major global company engaged in oil exploration, development, production, refining, and marketing. The Company’s strategic management is underpinned by our humanistic princi- ples and human values translated into life through specific projects. For more than 130 years, ExxonMobil has been an industry leader in developing various energy sources and cutting-edge technologies in order to meet global energy demand, improve production efficiency and reduce environmental footprint at all levels of our corporate organization. Through multiple research programs we are seeking continued improvement of our technologies and new promising energy solutions. ExxonMobil in Russia ExxonMobil divisions have been continuously operating in Russia since 1995. Representation offices of the Company exploration and production functions are located in Moscow and Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk; those of the refining and marketing function, in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and Novosibirsk. The approximate size of the Company’s workforce in Russia is 1 000 persons. Orlan platform, Sakhalin Sakhalin-1 lubricant brands used for cars and trucks in the Russian automotive and other Exxon Neftegas Limited is a subsidiary of ExxonMobil Corporation operating industries include: Mobil 1, Mobil Delvac, and Mobil SHC. the Sakhalin-1 project on behalf of an international consortium on production sharing terms. The Sakhalin-1 project is one of the largest single foreign direct investments in Russia covering three oil and gas blocks located off the Chemical northeastern coast of Sakhalin Island. The Project has been in progress since ExxonMobil markets a wide range of petrochemical products in Russia used 1990. by local industries (packaging, construction, automotive) to develop and produce high-quality consumer products. Catalysts & Licensing Global Lubricants Business Unit (EMCL) licenses a broad portfolio of ExxonMobil’s refining, gas Mobil Oil Lubricants LLC is selling lubricants in Russia under the Mobil and chemical technologies and offers specialty catalysts for the manufacturer trademark through a network of 25 independent distributors. The leading of fuels, lubricant base stocks, basic chemicals and intermediate products. 4 Our high performing catalysts, advanced process technologies and global operating experience help customers improve operations, lower emissions, and grow high-value products. CPC Pipeline ExxonMobil affiliate has 7.5 percent ownership in the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) pipeline, which transports oil from Kazakhstan to the Russian port of Novorossiysk in the Black Sea. CPC completed an expansion project in 2018. The total throughput capacity of the pipeline has been increased from 28.2 million tons to 67 million tons (1.4 million barrels per day). Corporate social responsibility We operate in different countries across the world each having unique cultural heritage, specific needs and sensitivities. In our work, we invariably adhere to the highest ethical standards and comply with all applicable laws, Berkut platform, Sakhalin rules, and regulations. Respect for and observance of human rights is part of our corporate culture and we pay heed to local and national customs and traditions. We are committed to being a good corporate citizen wherever we work, and hence, provide targeted support to social development projects meeting the needs specific to the region where we operate. Since its startup, the Sakhalin-1 project has generated more than US$15 billion in tax and royalty payments to the federal budget, including US$ 6.2 billion – to the Sakhalin Oblast budget. To-date, more than US$16 billion in contracts has been awarded to Russian contractors and joint ventures with Russian participation. More than US$230 million has been invested into upgrades of infrastructure used jointly by the Sakhalin-1 project and local communities, including hospitals, roads, power and water facilities. Approximately US$31 million of charitable contribution programs have been implemented by the Sakhalin-1 Consortium to improve healthcare, education Orlan platform, Sakhalin and to support indigenous communities. exxonmobil.ru 5 Yastreb platform, Sakhalin In 2015, 2016 and 2017, ENL was recognized by various Russian Archangelsk and Murmansk regions. This program upgraded diagnostic and organizations as a Leader in both Corporate Social Responsibility and rehabilitation equipment for hospitals and launched a public awareness environmental performance for its support of local communities. campaign for early check-ups. In 2018, the company continued to support the program in Moscow. In 2013 and 2017, ExxonMobil implemented a women’s health project to address the need for early cancer diagnosis and preventive healthcare in the 6 Medical equipment delivery at the Arkhangelsk Oncology Centre Health care 1 ExxonMobil has invariably attached high priority to safety and occupational health of its employees. The Company also appreciates the importance of a good public health care and medical aid system in the regions of its operation. exxonmobil.ru 7 ExxonMobil is focused on social projects designed to improve health care and living standards in the regions of its operation. For many years, the Company has supported a number of charitable projects leading to a better quality medical care, upgraded medical equipment and materials, and higher professional qualification of the medical staff. We highly appreciate successful collaboration and commitment shown by the medical facility officials and the administration of the regions housing our women’s health programs. Glenn Robert Waller, President ExxonMobil Russia Inc. Healthy North, Healthy South Since 2013, ExxonMobil in partnership with the National Women’s Health Foundation has implemented a health care program for residents of the Extreme North and the Krasnodar Territory focused on combating cancer. The choice of the program was dictated by the fact that cancer diseases are the most important risk factor leading to early deaths among the Extreme North residents. Notably, over the last 12 years, cancer rate in the Murmansk Oblast went up 77%. Understanding the importance of combating cancerous diseases to the residents of the Extreme North, ExxonMobil for five years has supported infrastructure upgrading projects with the aim of improving the quality of cancer diagnosis and patients’ rehabilitation in the Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions. In 2016, the cancer combating project was expanded to cover the Krasnodar Territory facing the same severe problem. Training for medical personnel Along with the installation of the new medical equipment in 2016 and 2017 in the Extreme North region, on-the-job training was provided to radiotherapists with ExxonMobil’s support, including master-classes supported by educational learning material made available to the local specialists. Chief doctor of Krasnodar clinical hospital №1 8 Master-class during the Radiotherapists Training Workshop in Krasnodar Five specialists from the Murmansk and Arkhangelsk regions