International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA)
General
Name of initiative | IPIECA |
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LPAA initiative | No |
NAZCA Initiative | No |
Website address | http://www.ipieca.org/about-us/ |
Related initiatives | |
Starting year | 1974 |
End year | |
Secretariat | IPIECA, 14th Floor, City Tower
40 Basinghall Street, London EC2V 5DE, United Kingdom, Telephone: +44 (020) 7633 2388 |
Organisational structure | IPIECA is governed by a General Committee of senior representatives from all IPIECA member companies and associations.The General Committee is supported by an Executive Committee, which is composed of 18 representatives from member companies and is responsible for the association's overall strategy and direction. It provides guidance on policy, work plans and priorities, budget and communications for IPIECA.
The work of IPIECA is supported by a number of specialist working groups through which members actively participate. These groups draw on the skills and experience of our international membership and operate with support from the IPIECA secretariat. IPIECA currently has working groups in: biodiversity and ecosystem services, climate change, fuels and products, health, oil spill preparedness, reporting, social responsibility, and water. More information is available here: http://www.ipieca.org/about-us/how-we-are-organised/ |
Geographical coverage | Global, North America, Asia and the Pacific, Latin America and The Caribbean, Africa, Western Europe, Eastern Europe |
Name of lead organisation | |
Type of lead organisation | International organisation |
Location/Nationality of lead organisation | United Kingdom |
Description
Description | IPIECA is the global oil and gas industry association for environmental and social issues. Established in 1974 in response to the formation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), IPIECA remains the industrys principal channel of communication with the UN.
IPIECA's Vision: An oil and gas industry whose operations and products meet society’s environmental and social performance expectations. |
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Objectives | IPIECA operates globally and seeks to achieve its Vision by:
- Developing, sharing and promoting sound practices and solutions - Enhancing and communicating knowledge and understanding - Engaging members and others in the industry - Working in partnership with key stakeholders |
Activities | IPIECA helps the oil and gas industry improve its environmental and social performance by:
- Developing, sharing and promoting good practices. - Engaging the industry. - Providing the latest thinking on key issues. - Communicating industry actions. - Networking and partnerships. - Providing United Nations liaison. |
One or two success stories achieved | http://www.ipieca.org/news/ |
Monitoring and Impacts
Function of initiative | Technical dialogue, Political dialogue, Capacity building |
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Activity of initiative | Knowledge production and innovation, Awareness raising and outreach, Training and education, Knowledge dissemination and exchange |
Indicators | |
Goals | - Developing, sharing and promoting sound practices and solutions.
- Enhancing and communicating knowledge and understanding. - Engaging members and others in the industry. - Working in partnership with key stakeholders. IPIECA has four strategic themes: - Climate and Energy: Oil and gas industry’s role in meeting the world’s growing energy needs and addressing climate change risks. - Environment: Oil and gas industry responding to environmental challenges through risk management and innovation. - Oil Spill - Social Responsibility: Maximising the oil and gas industry's contribution to social and economic development |
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How will goals be achieved | |
Have you changed or strenghtened your goals | |
Progress towards the goals | |
How are you tracking progress of your initiative | We have a four-year strategic plan cycle. Our current vision, mission and strategic intent provides a strong framework for delivering on our mandate to improve environmental and social performance across the four strategic themes. |
Available reporting | http://www.ipieca.org/resources/ |
Participants
Participants | Number | Names | ||
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Members | 53 | |||
Companies | 28 | ADNOC (United Arab Emirates),BHP (Australia),BP (United Kingdom),Cheniere (USA),Chevron (USA),CNOOC (China),ConocoPhilips (USA),Cooperemos (Colombia),Eneos (Japan),Eni (Italy),INPEX (Australia),Kosmos (USA),Marathon Oil (USA),Murphy Oil Coppoation (USA),Nexen (South Korea),Neptune Energy (USA),Occidental Petroleum - Oxy (USA),Petroleum Development Oman - PDO (Oman),Pemex (Mexico),Petrobras (Brazil),PETRONAS (Malaysia),PTTEP (Thailand),Qatar Petroleum (Qatar),SUNCOR (USA),Total (France),Tullow Oil (Ghana),Wintershall (Germany),Woodside (Australia). | ||
Business organisations | 25 | Baker Hughes (USA), Schulumberger (Germany), AIP (Australia), Amexhi (Mexico), Appea (Australia), ARA (Oman), Arpel (Germany), Canadian Fuels (Canada), Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers - CAPP (Canada), Concawe (Belgium), Fuels Europe (Belgium), Halliburton (USA), IBP India), IOGP (United Kingdom), Jamaica Private Power Company - JPCC (Jamaica), MCDERMOTT (USA), Norsk Olje and Gass (Norway), Oil and Gas UK (United Kingdom), Oil and Gas Denmark (Denmark), PAJ (Japan), PEPANZ (New Zealand), Sapia (South Africa), UKpia (United Kingdom), VNPI (Netherlands), World Petroleum Council (United Kingdom). | ||
Research and educational organisations | 0 | |||
Non-governmental organisations | 0 | |||
National states | 0 | |||
Governmental actors | 0 | |||
Regional / state / county actors | 0 | |||
City / municipal actors | 0 | |||
Intergovernmental organisations | 0 | |||
Financial Institutions | 0 | |||
Faith based organisations | 0 | |||
Other members | 0 | |||
Supporting partners | 0 | |||
Number of members in the years |
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Have only national states as participators | No |
Theme
Transport | Agriculture | Forestry | Business | Financial institutions | Buildings | Industry | Waste | Cities and subnational governments | Short Term Pollutants | International maritime transport | Energy Supply | Fluorinated gases | Energy efficiency | Renewable energy | Supply chain emission reductions | Adaptation | Other | Resilience | Innovation | Energy Access and Efficiency | Private Finance |
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Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
Not only have national states as participators