Ipieca brings together members and stakeholders to lead in integrating sustainability by advancing climate action, environmental responsibility and social performance across oil, gas and renewables activities.
Ipieca was founded at the request of the United Nations Environment Programme in 1974. Through its non-lobby and collaborative approach Ipieca remains the industry's principal channel of engagement with the UN.
Ipieca members
Our global membership is formed of companies and associations from across the oil, gas and alternative energy industry.
As industry sustainability leaders, members agree to support the Ipieca Principles for climate, nature, people and sustainability, which provide a shared ambition for advancing a sustainable energy transition.
Shell Low Carbon Fuels Sustainability Manager and Ipieca Sustainability of Biofuels Task Force Co-Chair Anne Romeo explains what biofuels are, how they are used, their potential benefits and the sustainability considerations that shape their role in the energy transition.
Ipieca has launched a series of five fact sheets exploring water use and stewardship across technologies and value chains relevant to the energy transition. The series covers natural gas, liquefied natural gas, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, and cooling systems.
Carbon capture and storage and green hydrogen projects take centre stage in the October round-up, showcasing industry leadership on industrial decarbonisation. We also share initiatives and updates from the UN on managing contributions to the SDGs, reducing mercury pollution, advancing sustainable biofuels and alternative marine fuels, plus the latest Oil & Gas Climate Initiative progress report.
Ipieca and IUCN have launched the Principles for marine net positive impact, supporting energy companies and other stakeholders seeking to translate voluntary marine net positive impact ambition into credible, measurable and lasting gains for biodiversity and nature.
The week featured discussions on renewable energy, energy efficiency, cleaner electricity systems, resilient energy infrastructure, energy financing and the role of sustainable fuels in supporting the energy transition. Participants highlighted the importance of integrated approaches that strengthen energy security, affordability and sustainability while accelerating progress towards climate goals.
Ipieca’s Alternative Energy Task Force was established in 2021
Marked the global end of leaded petrol use, facilitated by the UNEP PCFV of which Ipieca is a founding member
Since 1995 Ipieca has attended every single climate COP, including the inaugural event held in Berlin
Good practice guidance produced across climate, nature, people and sustainability
Ipieca Principles introduced in 2022, setting sustainability expectations for members