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Promoting energy security and emissions reductions
We support practical policy solutions that consider the world’s growing need for reliable and affordable energy, and incentivize investments in lower-emission technology development and implementation. Government policy support, along with technology advancements, can further accelerate lower-emission technologies necessary to achieve a lower-emissions future. Longer term, we’re encouraging governments to look more broadly at letting the markets figure out which solutions provide the most emissions reductions for the lowest cost.
Along the way, we should never forget, there are nearly 775 million people living without electricity today – all wanting a better quality of life and the opportunities that secure, affordable, and reliable energy can help provide. This is why we advocate for sound government policies that encourage the responsible development of energy resources and also act as an accelerator for lower-emission alternatives.
Political transparency
We share our policy positions, advocacy activities and political contributions in various publications, reports and articles that are available on this website and in our public filings.
Political contributions
ExxonMobil believes that registering and voting, keeping informed on political matters, serving in civic bodies and campaigning and office-holding at local, state and national levels are important rights and responsibilities of the citizens of a democracy.
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Lobbying and advocacy
ExxonMobil engages in lobbying in the United States at both the Federal and State levels to advocate our positions on issues that affect our Corporation and the energy industry.
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Climate Lobbying Report
Learn more about climate lobbying at ExxonMobil in the 2021 Climate Lobbying Report.
Advancing Climate Solutions
The move to a lower-emission future requires multiple solutions that can be implemented at scale to address some of the highest-emitting sectors of the economy.
Read the full Advancing Climage Solutions report
Outlook for Energy
The Outlook for Energy is ExxonMobil’s latest view of energy demand and supply through 2050. For many years the Outlook for Energy has helped inform ExxonMobil’s long-term business strategies, investment plans, and research programs.
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Sustainability Report
The Sustainability Report describes ExxonMobil’s efforts regarding environmental, social and governance performance.
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Political contributions
ExxonMobil believes that registering and voting, keeping informed on political matters, serving in civic bodies and campaigning and office-holding at local, state and national levels are important rights and responsibilities of the citizens of a democracy.
Learn more about political contributions
Lobbying and advocacy
ExxonMobil engages in lobbying in the United States at both the Federal and State levels to advocate our positions on issues that affect our Corporation and the energy industry.
Learn more about lobbying and advocacy
Climate Lobbying Report
Learn more about climate lobbying at ExxonMobil in the 2021 Climate Lobbying Report.
Advancing Climate Solutions
The move to a lower-emission future requires multiple solutions that can be implemented at scale to address some of the highest-emitting sectors of the economy.
Read the full Advancing Climage Solutions report
Outlook for Energy
The Outlook for Energy is ExxonMobil’s latest view of energy demand and supply through 2050. For many years the Outlook for Energy has helped inform ExxonMobil’s long-term business strategies, investment plans, and research programs.
Learn more about Outlook for Energy
Sustainability Report
The Sustainability Report describes ExxonMobil’s efforts regarding environmental, social and governance performance.
Learn more about the Sustainability report
All articles about policy
Conflict minerals
The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires ExxonMobil to make certain disclosures concerning supply sources for conflict minerals.
Policy Article • May 25, 2023
Global energy trade: creating a robust network
The link between global economic growth and energy demand is clear — to grow and prosper, the world will need about 25 percent more energy by 2040. By enabling energy supplies to flow smoothly between nations, a robust global trading network helps meet the need for energy efficiently and affordably.
Policy Article • Jan. 25, 2022
U.S. energy policy should support job creation, corporate investment and free markets
Policy Article • Dec. 22, 2021
Sustainable water solutions: public policy considerations
Policy Article • Sept. 5, 2018
A broad carbon tax coalition
For some time now, ExxonMobil has said that a uniform price of carbon applied consistently across the economy is a sensible approach to emissions reduction. Specifically, we have stated that a revenue-neutral carbon tax is one policy option being considered by policymakers that offers the best prospects for progress at the lowest economic cost to society.
Policy Blog • June 21, 2017