Energy and environment
Climate change
We believe that climate change risks warrant action and it’s going to take all of us — business, governments and consumers — to make meaningful progress.
Understanding climate risks
ExxonMobil scientists have been involved in the forefront of climate research for four decades, understanding and working with the world’s leading experts on climate. Our research in climate science has resulted in nearly 150 publicly available papers, including more than 50 peer-reviewed publications, and nearly 300 patents for cutting-edge technological advances in emissions reductions and other related applications.
ExxonMobil four decades of climate science researchEmissions reduction
ExxonMobil will continue to focus our efforts on providing the energy the world needs, while simultaneously addressing the risk of climate change by reducing our emissions, helping consumers reduce theirs, and advancing research to find new low-emissions technologies for the future.
Suzanne M. McCarron
exxonmobil's role
Taking action on climate change
We are committed to providing affordable energy to support human progress while advancing effective solutions to address climate change.
Our climate change risk management strategy consists of four components:
Energy & Carbon Summary
Positioning for a Lower-Carbon Energy Future
Our company has a proven record of successfully responding to changes in society’s needs. We are well positioned to meet the demands of an evolving energy system.
Download the report Statements on Paris climate agreement
ExxonMobil supports the work of the Paris signatories, acknowledges the ambitious goals of this agreement and believes the company has a constructive role to play in developing solutions.
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