The Ipieca sustainability article round-up showcases recent sustainability-related achievements, projects and news from Ipieca members, demonstrating their support for the Ipieca Principles around advancing environmental and social performance across the energy transition. We also highlight initiatives from our partner organizations and share insights from key United Nations meetings.
The March round-up includes a breakthrough in flare emissions monitoring, insights from land stewards, a solar-to-hydrogen project, collaboration for CCS value chains, and contributions to the Paris Agreement. We also share outcomes and insights from the sixth session of the UN Environment Assembly, including the Business and Industry Major Group Beacon Projects Report, and celebrate Ipieca’s 50th anniversary, taking a look back at what we have achieved through five decades of collaboration for a sustainable energy transition.
Member sustainability articles
Baker Hughes + bp
Baker Hughes’ emissions abatement technology enables bp to achieve flare emissions monitoring breakthrough
Baker Hughes and bp conducted one of the largest ever full-scale studies of flare combustion to test the accuracy of Baker Hughes’ new flare.IQ technology, achieving a breakthrough in methane emissions quantification. bp is using the technology, with real-time data enabling early interventions and emissions reductions.
Chevron announces its first solar-to-hydrogen production project
A new 5-megawatt hydrogen production project to be developed by Chevron will utilize solar power and non-potable produced water from its existing assets in California’s Central Valley to create low-carbon intensity electrolytic hydrogen.
Protecting the Permian: land stewards devoted to restoring and improving wildlife habitat
Three wildlife experts share how they are making a positive impact on the Permian Basin ecosystem through responsible land stewardship and sustainable management of ConocoPhillips’ West Texas and New Mexico properties.
Singapore selects ExxonMobil and Shell to work on CCS value chain
ExxonMobil Asia Pacific and Shell Singapore will work with the government of Singapore to develop a cross-border carbon capture and storage project capable of capturing and permanently storing 2.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year by 2030.
GeoPark emissions reduction plan wins sustainability impact award
GeoPark was recognised at the Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Awards for its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in its operations, with specific goals that contribute to the fulfilment of Nationally Determined Contributions in the countries where it operates.
World Business Council For Sustainable Development + Ipieca
WBCSD launches Business and Industry Major Group projects report
Launched at UNEA-6, the Beacon projects report showcases projects from UNEP Business and Industry Major Group members, including Ipieca, which demonstrate the role of collaborative action and business-led partnerships to advance sustainability at both local and global levels.
Ipieca insights from the sixth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-6)
Over 5,500 delegates came together at UNEA-6 around the theme of Effective, inclusive and sustainable multilateral actions to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Ipieca co-hosted an official virtual side event with Fauna & Flora, IUCN, ICMM and EBRD on ‘Ensuring that the energy transition contributes to a nature and people positive planet’.
Water is used throughout oil, gas and alternative energy project life cycles. Through a combination of good practice, practical tools and a forum for sharing industry knowledge, Ipieca enables the industry to proactively identify potential water risks and to manage this essential resource.
Ipieca was established in 1974 at the request of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to act as the engagement channel between UNEP and the oil and gas industry on environmental and climate issues. Ipieca takes a look back at what it has achieved in the five decades since.
The May round-up showcases members’ commitment to support the local communities where they operate including flood relief support, fund raising for local non-profits, scholarships and internships. We also cover progress on biofuels, nature-based solutions and solar facilities as well as a partnership approach to assist industrial customers’ decarbonisation efforts.
Sustainability article round-up: April 2026
5 May 2026
The April round-up showcases continued investment in the energy transition alongside community and nature focused initiatives. Key themes include financing for low-carbon fuels, quantifying carbon stock in Brazil, partnerships to support education, and marine and coastal ecosystem restoration.
Sustainability article round-up: March 2026
26 March 2026
The March round-up showcases members’ support for a range of energy transition technologies including floating solar, green hydrogen, bio-methanol and geothermal power. It also highlights how member companies contribute to the communities in which the operate through STEM programmes and hospital expansion projects. We share updates from our partners including the IMO’s technical seminar on marine biofuels and OGCI’s collaboration with Carbon Mapper.
Sustainability article round-up: February 2026
26 February 2026
The February round-up shows strong momentum on energy efficiency, scaling low-carbon solutions, circularity and environmental performance.
