Providing human rights training

Employee training is an important element of ExxonMobil’s effort to address human rights challenges facing our industry in general and specific operations in particular. By providing training and raising awareness of human rights issues, we help prevent potential human rights abuses in countries where we operate.

In 2008, we reviewed internal and external information regarding regions where a range of potential human rights risks — such as child labor, forced labor, and security — may arise. We then developed an ExxonMobil human rights awareness training presentation and provided dedicated human rights training to key affiliate management and staff in seven countries. A more general rollout will be conducted in other affiliates throughout 2009 and 2010.

The training is based on guidance by the International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation Association (IPIECA) and its member companies, but has been expanded to include ExxonMobil guidelines, practices, and priorities. Its primary focus is to raise employee awareness, educate them on company policies and approaches, provide information on resources, and demonstrate our commitment to promoting respect for human rights.