Climate change

Energy and environment

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.

Energy and environment

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 research

40 years

of climate-science research in partnership with governments and academic institutions

Emissions 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

Vice President of Public and Government Affairs at ExxonMobil

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.

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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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