Frequent dialogue with our stakeholders is part of how we conduct our business in an open and responsible way and provides part of the basis for identifying material topics. Key stakeholder groups include employees, shareholders, governments, business partners and suppliers, customers and society at large, including non-governmental organisations and academia.
Our material issues have remained to a large extent consistent over the years. The topics consistently regarded as highly significant across stakeholder groups include climate change and the energy transition, safety and security.
Climate change and the energy transition:
Energy transition and business strategy; GHG emissions, New energy solutions; Low-carbon research and development
Safety and security:
Personnel safety; Emergency preparedness; Health and working environment; Security and cyber security
Creating shared value:
Economic impact; Local procurement; Employment;
People development
Responsible operations
Environmental impact:
Emissions and discharges to local environments; Resource management (waste and water); Biodiversity and sensitive areas
Ethics and anti-corruption:
Revenue and tax transparency; Business integrity
Human rights:
Labour rights and working conditions (employees and supply chain); Diversity and inclusion; Human rights in communities and security arrangements
Cross-cutting themes:
Transparency; Sustainable Development Goals