ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil supports a wide range of programs that foster scientific research on important environmental issues, encourage informed public discussion of scientifically sound environmental policy alternatives, and study and preserve endangered species and habitats.

Grants go primarily to organizations that are national in scope. Priorities are studying and conserving endangered species and habitats, fostering scientific research on important environmental issues, and encouraging informed public discussion of scientifically sound environmental policy alternatives. At the local level, contributions are limited to geographic areas where ExxonMobil has significant facilities or large concentrations of employees. Grants at the local level include nature preservation and environmental education activities.

Environmental Partnership Examples

Conservation and Wildlife Habitat (Biodiversity) Protection

Bird Habitat Protection
ExxonMobil Pipeline Company joined with regulatory agencies to increase habitat for protected coastal birds near the busy Houston Ship Channel in Texas.
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Save the Tiger
ExxonMobil and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation established the Save the Tiger Fund (STF) in 1995.
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Safety for Seals
Since 1999, ExxonMobil has sponsored fur seal tracking research. This has significantly increased understanding of the feeding and breeding habits of this protected species.
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Technology Development and Clean Fuel/Vehicle Partnerships

Toward Cleaner Fuels
ExxonMobil is investing substantially to produce ultra-low sulfur gasoline and diesel in many parts of the world.
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Fuels for the Future
ExxonMobil is committed to providing consumers with a competitive range of fuels and lubricants needed today and in the future.
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Air Quality improvement and Climate Change Partnerships

Climate Research with Stanford University
In 2002 ExxonMobil announced an investment of $100 million in Stanford University's groundbreaking Global Climate and Energy Project (C-CEP). This 10-year project, with total anticipated investments of $225 million, is cosponsored by a prominent group of global companies in addition to ExxonMobil, including GE, Toyota, and Schlumberger.
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Progressing Toward Cleaner Air in Houston
Air emissions are most effectively managed at the point of discharge, such as at a refinery or chemical plant. ExxonMobil engineers and scientists work closely with universities and independent laboratories to better understand the impact of industrial emissions on regional air pollution.
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Environmental Clean-up, Recycling and Restoration Programs

Protecting Forests in Venezuela
In 2002 ExxonMobil de Venezuela supported recovery of an emergency forest firebreak near Avila National Park in Caracas.
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Regulatory Innovations
ExxonMobil, through its role in the Fairmont project, is helping to pioneer Project XL, a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) effort designed to spur regulatory flexibility and faster cleanups.
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Emergency and Spill Response Preparedness

International Oil Spill Response Centers
ExxonMobil has supported the establishment of a network of worldwide industry-supported oil spill response organizations. information can also be obtained from the IPIECA web site under OSR publications Tier 3 Centers or from the US Marine Spill Response Corporation website at www.msrc.org.
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ExxonMobil supports education programs throughout the world. In the United States, funding is directed at improving student learning in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (the STEM areas) and at the pre-college level and in higher education.  Funding in education also focuses on outreach to improve the career opportunities for women and minorities, particularly in the STEM areas.

Educational Partnership Examples

Educational Materials and General Program Development

The Face of Education
Dictionary and textbook aid Azerbaijan´s educational reform. An Azerbaijani-English dictionary that represents more than 25 years of research and the first elementary school textbook to teach reading in the Azerbaijani-Latin alphabet are now printed and in circulation. The company worked with Azeri businesses through the relief agency, Care International, to develop and print these books.
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Local Community and Career Development Programs

Education Around the World
In the U.S. we focus on improving mathematics, science and engineering education, with particular emphasis on creating opportunities for minorities and women. We are the largest supporter of the National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering.
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New World in Nigeria
An ExxonMobil apprentice-training program in Nigeria is creating skilled laborers while giving Nigerian students their first chance to join the global workforce.
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National Coalitions and Programs for Teachers

Promoting and Supporting Education at All Levels
We provide computers for schools, publish textbooks, fund educational research, support teacher training and fund scholarships. A key component of this support is the ExxonMobil Foundation's Educational Matching Gifts Program in which it matches contributions to colleges and universities from employees, retirees, surviving spouses and directors on a three-for-one basis.
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A Tradition of Global Partnerships
ExxonMobil is proud of its long tradition of partnering with non-profit organizations around the world to address important community challenges and opportunities.
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K-5 Mathematics Specialist Program
ExxonMobil supports mathematics programs such as the K-5 Mathematics Specialist Program that emphasizes improving mathematics learning among students and teachers. 
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Project NExT
An acronym for "New Experiences in Teaching", ExxonMobil supports a program to prepare new Ph.D. mathematicians for the challenge of the undergraduate classroom teaching, and is administered by the Mathematical Association of America (MAA). 
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Project Kaleidoscope
ExxonMobil’s Project Kaleidoscope's Faculty for the 21st Century (F21) addresses the needs of the next generation of reform leaders in the natural sciences.
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ExxonMobil and Phil Mickelson Announce Partnership
Exxon Mobil Corporation and PGA TOUR star Phil Mickelson announced a new partnership that will include participation in select ExxonMobil corporate communications activities. Mickelson and his wife Amy will work with ExxonMobil to develop new and innovative programs to improve science and math education in elementary schools.
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Safety, Health and Environmental (Marine and Wildlife)Education Programs

Focus on Driving Safety
We have over recent years tackled several local safety challenges such as implementing comprehensive driver selection and training in Angola.
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Seeding the Future
School children in the United Kingdom gathered seeds to grow tree seedlings as part of the Esso-sponsored Trees of Time and Place campaign. ExxonMobil is a major supporter of reforestation groups around the world including American Forests.
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Learning about Whales
A small Western Gray Whale population inhabits the area off the northeast coast of Sakhalin Island in Russia during the summer and fall months. Since 1997, the Sakhalin-1 Consortium has spent about $4 million on research programs to mitigate any operational impact on the whales. This research involves prominent Russian and Western whale scientists and has expanded the knowledge base of the species.
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Building a Presence for Science
In cooperation with The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), Building a Presence for Science is ExxonMobil’s signature science education program.
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Community Partnership Examples

Community Engagement and Health Programs

Chad – Cameroon: The Largest Public Consultation in Africa
During the course of project planning for Chad oil production and the pipeline to Cameroon, there was extensive environmental planning and public consultation. This included over 900 public consultation meetings in more than 300 villages in the oil field area and pipeline route.
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Fighting Malaria
Since 2000, ExxonMobil has worked vigorously to support organizations that combat malaria, donating a total of $40 million to assist health organizations and programs in saving many lives in Africa. COM-EM-2

Public Information and Policy Research
ExxonMobil supports organizations that research significant domestic and foreign policy issues and promote informed public discussion on issues such as economics, the environment, and law and justice. 
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Preventing HIV/AIDS in Africa
In an effort to reduce the spread of AIDS in Africa, the company is working with local communities to strengthen HIV education and prevention programs. ExxonMobil joined in a public-private partnership in Angola that supports a variety of community-focused HIV/AIDS education and prevention strategies. In Chad and Cameroon, programs to prevent and mitigate the effects of HIV/AIDS are part of our World Bank-approved environmental management plan.
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Assuring Product Safety
ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Inc., (EMBSI) continues to promote consumer health through its work with the International Association for Research in Cancer. This work expands the application and interpretation of molecular markers.
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Community Clean-up, Environmental Protection and Volunteer Programs

Protecting Biodiversity
ExxonMobil assists employees in finding ways to demonstrate their strong personal commitment to habitat restoration, species protection, and biodiversity education.
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Volunteer Involvement Program
In addition to making direct contributions, ExxonMobil encourages its employees, retirees and their families to contribute their time and money to the communities where ExxonMobil operates. 
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Community Infrastructure, Development and Relief Assistance

Closing the College Savings Gap
Parents and children should consider all options to pay for education. A wealth of information on education finance is available from Web sites operated by the College Board (www.collegeboard.com) and College Is Possible (www.collegeispossible.org). Now there’s a new option – rebates on everyday purchases.
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Good Works in Africa
Working with the World Bank, ExxonMobil and its partners are investing $3.5 billion to produce oil in Chad and move it by pipeline to the west coast of Cameroon for export. Local employment is currently 9,500 people, 85 percent of whom are Chadian or Cameroonian. The project will provide billions in royalties and taxes. Of this income paid to governments, 85 percent will be used for social programs to help local citizens.
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Building Business Skills in Nigeria
An ExxonMobil affiliate in Nigeria is partnering with the World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC) to support micro-enterprise development and provide small business skills training through IFC’s STEP project (Support and Training Entrepreneurship Program).
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Helping Communities in Trouble
Calamity can befall any community. We have assisted residents of Central America recover from Hurricane Mitch by helping rebuild water supplies, donating fuel for rescue helicopters and for shipping critical supplies on tankers.
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Human Rights, Diversity, Minority Business and Youth Programs

Protecting Human Rights
ExxonMobil strongly believes that corporations have an important role to play in promoting respect for human rights and that our business presence in developing countries and societies can be a positive influence on issue related to the treatment of people.
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Promoting Opportunities for Everyone
To strengthen ExxonMobil's external relationships and hiring strategies, a variety of organizations, partnerships, and internships are supported.
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Taking Affirmative Action
ExxonMobil is a strong and consistent supporter of promoting racial advancement. In the international environment in which companies increasingly operate, a commitment to provide opportunities for people of all races is both just and necessary for successful business operations.
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Partnering with Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Businesses
ExxonMobil believes supporting minority-owned and women-owned businesses builds stronger communities and produces solid business results.
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Minority Contributions
ExxonMobil supports the improvement of social, educational and economic opportunities for minority groups in the U.S. through contributions to the National Urban League, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and SER-Jobs for Progress. Funds establish career centers and technical certification programs.
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Civic and Community Services
ExxonMobil looks for ways to help meet critical social needs and to enhance social and economic conditions. Civic and community support is specifically targeted to ExxonMobil communities in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia Pacific, Americas South and Africa and the Middle East.
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Disaster Preparedness and Security Assurance Programs

Coalitions for Readiness
ExxonMobil participates in coalitions with communities and other firms to provide resources for emergency response.
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