Refinery air emissions management

This document describes ‘good practices’ and strategies that can be used in petroleum refineries to manage emissions of air pollutants, and includes a special section on how to identify odour sources. Many of the techniques may also be applicable to those chemical plants and petroleum distribution facilities having similar equipment and operations.

Indigenous Peoples and the oil and gas industry: context, issues and emerging good practice

This new edition has been updated in response to the IFC’s new performance standards (2012) and also includes an expanded ‘useful resources’ section. The document contains an overview of Indigenous Peoples and the policy and regulatory context relevant to the sector’s interaction with them, as well as a summary of some of the specific issues for oil and gas companies to consider when operating in areas with Indigenous Peoples (set around the three themes of consultation and engagement, key issues to manage, and benefits sharing). The document concludes with a summary of emerging good practice.

Povos Indígenas e a indústria de petróleo e gás: Contexto, questões relevantes e boas práticas emergentes

Los Pueblos Indígenas y la industria del petróleo y gas: Contexto, cuestiones relevantes y mejores prácticas emergentes

Climate change: tackling the challenges

A fact sheet from a series developed by IPIECA and OGP to demonstrate the oil and gas industry’s present and future contribution to sustainable development. Prepared in advance of the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). The oil and gas industry recognises that the challenges of climate change need to be addressed now, and it is ready to play its role, whilst also meeting growing global energy demand.

Preventing corruption: promoting transparent business practices

A fact sheet from a series developed by IPIECA and OGP to demonstrate the oil and gas industry’s present and future contribution to sustainable development. Prepared in advance of the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20).   The oil and gas industry often operates in countries where the social and political environment is challenging and governments may lack the capacity, infrastructure and will to enforce legislation and regulatory frameworks.

Ecosystems: integrating biodiversity and ecosystem services into business practices

  A fact sheet from a series developed by IPIECA and OGP to demonstrate the oil and gas industry’s present and future contribution to sustainable development. Prepared in advance of the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20).   Biodiversity is central to the effective working of ecosystems and the natural resources they provide – known as ecosystem services. These are crucial to both human well-being and business, both today and in the future.  

Energy efficiency: improving energy use from production to consumer

A fact sheet from a series developed by IPIECA and OGP to demonstrate the oil and gas industry’s present and future contribution to sustainable development. Prepared in advance of the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20).   Hydrocarbons will remain essential to sustainable global economic development and prosperity for decades to come. Yet meeting the world’s growing need for energy must be reconciled with security of energy supply and environmental protection.

Energy outlook: progressing all sources of energy to meet growing demand

A fact sheet from a series developed by IPIECA and OGP to demonstrate the oil and gas industry’s present and future contribution to sustainable development. Prepared in advance of the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). All sources of energy will need to contribute to meet the world’s growing need for energy for economic development and poverty reduction.

Human rights: promoting a culture of respect and good practice

A fact sheet from a series developed by IPIECA and OGP to demonstrate the oil and gas industry’s present and future contribution to sustainable development. Prepared in advance of the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20). The oil and gas industry operates in complex environments where human rights issues are a central concern. It is imperative that the industry conducts business in a responsible way.