Ipieca brings together members and stakeholders to lead in integrating sustainability by advancing climate action, environmental responsibility and social performance across oil, gas and renewables activities.
Ipieca was founded at the request of the United Nations Environment Programme in 1974. Through its non-lobby and collaborative approach Ipieca remains the industry's principal channel of engagement with the UN.
Ipieca members
Our global membership is formed of companies and associations from across the oil, gas and alternative energy industry.
As industry sustainability leaders, members agree to support the Ipieca Principles for climate, nature, people and sustainability, which provide a shared ambition for advancing a sustainable energy transition.
The week featured discussions on renewable energy, energy efficiency, cleaner electricity systems, resilient energy infrastructure, energy financing and the role of sustainable fuels in supporting the energy transition. Participants highlighted the importance of integrated approaches that strengthen energy security, affordability and sustainability while accelerating progress towards climate goals.
Held in Singapore from 21-22 September, ahead of SpillAsia 2026, the IMO Research and Development (R&D) Forum brought together regulators, researchers, industry representatives and emergency responders from around the world to examine emerging preparedness and response challenges associated with the maritime energy transition.
The September edition celebrates the power of collaboration, with the IMO-Ipieca Global Initiative reaching 30 years of partnership, Ipieca and OCIMF signing an MoU, and Ipieca members joining forces to advance methane management, lower-carbon solutions and energy security. We also share environmental performance success stories and insights on strengthening worker welfare and social performance.
2026 marks 30 years since the Global Initiative (GI) was established. Throughout that time, the GI has helped to prevent and minimise the impact of spills on the marine environment, protect local communities and ensure the safety of maritime workers.
Ipieca and OCIMF have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen collaboration in support of sustainable maritime transport and the production and use of fuels. The agreement was signed in London by Brian Sullivan, CEO of Ipieca, and Don Davis, Managing Director of OCIMF.
Ipieca’s Alternative Energy Task Force was established in 2021
Marked the global end of leaded petrol use, facilitated by the UNEP PCFV of which Ipieca is a founding member
Since 1995 Ipieca has attended every single climate COP, including the inaugural event held in Berlin
Good practice guidance produced across climate, nature, people and sustainability
Ipieca Principles introduced in 2022, setting sustainability expectations for members