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 May edition shares efforts to advance alternative fuels; support the livelihoods, health and wellbeing of local communities and workers; and protect biodiversity. We also share insights on the ambitions of the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter, and updates on how Ipieca is contributing to the Biodiversity Plan.
Member sustainability articles
ENEOS
New study towards introduction and uptake of carbon-neutral fuels for automobiles
Ipieca member ENEOS, together with Idemitsu Kosan, Toyota and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have started a study on the introduction and scale up of carbon-neutral fuels in Japan. The study benefits from the four organizations’ respective roles in fuel supply, technology and demand.
IFC and Italian Climate Fund partner with Eni to support biofuel production and Kenyan farmers
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Italian Climate Fund have announced a USD 210 million investment in Eni’s Kenyan subsidiary to expand the production and processing of biofuels, supporting decarbonisation of the global transport industry and the livelihoods of up to 200,000 small-scale Kenyan oilseed farmers.
Over 700 Villanueva people benefit from GeoPark health drive with Colombian Civil Air Patrol
With the support of GeoPark, the medical-surgical brigade of the Colombian Civil Air Patrol brought free, specialised health services to over 700 local people in Villanueva for the eighth time. Since 2017, the partnership has carried out 15 health drives, improving the quality of life of almost 10,000 people with more than 22,000 medical services.
International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC)
Prioritising mental health in the energy transition
May is mental health awareness month in the United States of America. The IADC provides a round-up of articles and insights on mental health and wellness in the energy industry, which play a pivotal role in worker welfare and operational success.
Census to track birds nesting on oil and gas platforms
Offshore Energies UK, along with Xodus, are launching an offshore nesting bird census in the UK to get a better understanding of how the animals use oil and gas structures in an effort to protect them.
Net-zero operations: changing the definition of ‘business as usual’
At COP28, more than 50 oil and gas companies took a historic step toward decarbonization by launching the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter. This article explores the importance of this charter, the opportunities available to the industry to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and the key technologies needed to achieve the net-zero goal.
Part of the plan: Ipieca celebrates UN Biological Diversity Day
22 May was UN Biological Diversity Day. Reflecting on the theme of ‘Be part of the plan’, Ipieca highlights the ways in which it is supporting implementation of the Biodiversity Plan.
The March round-up underscores the broad collaboration members are engaging in to advance the energy transition, including projects and funds supporting decarbonisation, nature-based solutions, biodiversity. Plus, partner updates on biofuels for decarbonising shipping, a mercury trade control initiative in Latin America, and insights from Ipieca's engagement with the IMO, UN CBD, and UNEP.
Sustainability article round-up: February 2025
27 February 2025
The February round-up demonstrates Ipieca member leadership in sustainability through formal recognitions, pioneering projects, and environmental and social investment programmes aimed at improving water quality, enhancing community resilience and supporting technical education for a just transition.
Sustainability article round-up: December 2024/January 2025
30 January 2025
We kick off 2025 with a round-up of articles from December and January. Covering emissions reductions efforts and low-carbon technologies, including a cross-border CCS study, blue hydrogen, and a new decarbonization institute. Members also share plans to restore coral reefs and boreal seismic lines.
Sustainability article round-up: November 2024
28 November 2024
As COP29 took place in Baku during November, Ipieca members and partners have been busy announcing new climate actions, collaborations, innovations and progress.
