ExxonMobil
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ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil is one of the largest integrated oil, gas, and chemical companies in the world, providing energy, chemicals, lubricants, and lower-emission technologies while pioneering research to reduce emissions and meet global energy needs responsibly.
Positive signals
ExxonMobil collaborated with Rice University to enhance STEM education for over 1,000 students and teachers.
ExxonMobil received top certification for methane emissions management for natural gas from its Permian Basin facilities.
ExxonMobil maintains a comprehensive ESG risk management framework and is regularly assessed by leading ESG rating agencies, with Sustainalytics rating its overall ESG risk as 'Medium' as of May 2025, indicating moderate management of material ESG risks relative to industry peers.
ExxonMobil is included in the S&P Global ESG Score assessment, which evaluates the company’s performance on and management of material ESG risks, opportunities, and impacts, reflecting ongoing engagement with global ESG benchmarking standards.
Concerns
ExxonMobil’s highest controversy level as of June 2025 is classified as 'High' by Sustainalytics, reflecting ongoing and significant ESG controversies in the company’s operations and risk management.
HIGH
Source →ExxonMobil has not set a company-wide net-zero emissions target consistent with the Paris Agreement temperature goals, and its 2025 climate targets are considered inadequate for failing to address the majority of its climate impacts, particularly Scope 3 emissions.
HIGH
Source →ExxonMobil’s capital expenditure remains heavily weighted toward fossil fuel extraction and production, with $10.4 billion spent in 2019 and 88% of future capital expenditure in conflict with the International Energy Agency’s ‘Beyond Two Degrees’ scenario, undermining alignment with global climate goals.
HIGH
Source →ExxonMobil’s 2025 climate report has been criticized by the Union of Concerned Scientists for misrepresenting scientific conclusions, overstating the potential of its technologies, and engaging in disinformation and greenwashing regarding climate science and corporate actions.
HIGH
Source →The Climate Action 100+ Net Zero Company Benchmark finds that ExxonMobil meets none of the Benchmark’s targets criteria, lacking net zero-aligned short, medium, or long-term greenhouse gas reduction targets and failing to align capital allocation with Paris Agreement goals.
HIGH
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