ExxonMobil’s management committee. From left: Mark Albers, senior vice president; Andy Swiger, principal financial officer and senior vice president; Darren Woods, president and board member; Rex Tillerson, chairman and CEO; Jack Williams, senior vice president; Mike Dolan, senior vice president.
management practices. In some cases, we publish additional reports to provide further information about certain issues. In response to our shareholder proposals, in 2014 we published three such reports — two on climate change and one on unconventional resources — which provide shareholders an enhanced description of global energy demand and supply, climate change policy, carbon asset risks and unconventional resource development. These reports continue to inform shareholders on how we evaluate and manage risks associated with these issues.
activities. We fully comply with registration and reporting regulations related to our lobbying activities. In 2015, the corporation reported total federal lobbying expenses of about $12 million in its disclosure reports to Congress. ExxonMobil engaged on a variety of issues last year in support of responsible economic, energy, education and environmental policies. Our positions on a few key issues are described below. • Energy infrastructure: ExxonMobil supports the continued development of necessary energy infrastructure, which will increase energy security and help grow the economy.
Political advocacy and contributions Public policy decisions made at all levels of government can have significant effects on ExxonMobil’s current and future operations. We believe that sound public policy is best achieved when a variety of informed voices participate in the political process. For this reason, ExxonMobil exercises its right to support policies that promote a stable investment climate for long-term business viability. ExxonMobil, like many U.S. companies, labor unions and NGOs, communicates its positions to the U.S. Congress and state legislatures. Lobbying activities include direct communication with members of Congress, state legislators, administration and regulatory officials, as well as support for trade associations and other groups that engage in lobbying
Climate risk reports
Unconventional resources report
• Hydraulic fracturing and horizontal drilling: ExxonMobil supports the global use of horizontal drilling and hydraulic
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