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accelerating the drive towards energy efficiency
Energy is essential to human progress. According to the International Energy Agency, global energy demand could be as much as 55% higher in 2030 as in 2005.
In 1858, Scottish missionary David Livingstone embarked on a historic journey along the Zambezi River in southern Africa. On that trip, malaria claimed the life of Livingstone’s wife, Mary. Livingstone himself also later died from the disease.
Economic progress. Environmental protection. Finding the right balance in Europe.
Energy is essential to human progress. It enables high standards of living in the developed world; and it has the potential to improve billions of lives in the developing world.
Safety, health, environmental and social performance are foundations for business success.
Partnerships and accountability can break the chain of disease.
Saving energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Over one third of all energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the European Union - about 1.4 billion tonnes annually - result from consumers using energy at home or on the road.
Taking action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Climate change is a global issue and greenhouse gas emissions are rising most rapidly in the developing world.
A means of reducing major sources of industrial CO2 emissions may be within grasp.
Shrinking gas to meet growing demand
European demand for natural gas is rising. Yet local production is set to decline. So how do we make sure Europe continues to get the gas it needs?
Research into new emissions-reducing technologies could transform our energy future.
Safety first (and second, and third)
At sea, on land - and on Europe’s roads - safety is a top priority for ExxonMobil.
Measures of safety, health, environmental and social performance are important
indicators of a company’s long-term success.
