The highlight of the month has of course been COP30 in Belém, Brazil. The November round-up shares several announcements and initiatives off the back of the annual UN climate conference, including Petrobras’ carbon credit programme for Amazon rainforest recovery, a USD 100 million Climate Investment commitment from TotalEnergies, and a progress report showcasing positive momentum from the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter.
Other highlights include ConocoPhillip’s impactful 20-year malaria elimination project in Equatorial Guinea, Eni’s contribution to quality education in Côte d'Ivoire, GeoPark’s adoption of TNFD, and the launch of an ISO standard for biodiversity.
Member sustainability articles
ConocoPhillips
Winning the battle with malaria – Equatorial Guinea’s transformative 20-year initiative
ConocoPhillips and partners have spent 20 years supporting the Bioko Island Malaria Elimination Project in Equatorial Guinea, a public-private initiative that has cut malaria prevalence among children by 75%, reduced under-five mortality by 78%, and achieved a 97% drop in mosquito transmission. The programme’s success earned ConocoPhillips the Corporate Social Responsibility Project of the Year award at African Energy Week 2025, highlighting its transformative impact on public health through sustained collaboration and evidence-based interventions.
Eni successfully completes project for quality education
Eni, in partnership with AVSI Foundation and Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Education, completed a three-year project to improve access to quality education by rehabilitating 22 public schools, upgrading infrastructure and training teachers. Through creating more inclusive, healthier learning environments, the initiative boosted exam success rates from 57% to 78.7% and reduced dropout rates from 3% to 1%.
ExxonMobil and BASF join forces to advance low-emission hydrogen through methane pyrolysis technology
ExxonMobil and BASF are working together to develop methane pyrolysis technology for low-emission hydrogen production. This method of hydrogen production avoids process-related CO2 emissions, uses less electricity and does not need water. The partners plan to build a demonstration plant in Baytown, Texas, with the goal of commercialising the technology.
GeoPark has adopted the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) framework, integrating nature-related risks and opportunities into its decision-making to strengthen biodiversity, water management, and climate resilience. The company will report progress in its sustainability report and is developing a Socio-Ecological Plan with the Humboldt Institute to enhance ecosystem understanding and conservation efforts.
ProFloresta+ call for proposals to acquire 5 million carbon credits for Amazon recovery
Petrobras and the Brazilian development bank BNDES launched the first ProFloresta+ call for proposals to purchase 5 million carbon credits from reforestation and native forest restoration projects within the Amazon biome. The initiative aims to stimulate Brazil’s carbon market, promote biodiversity, and support climate goals through large-scale nature-based solutions, and is expected to generate more than BRL 450 million for recovery of the Amazon rainforest.
TotalEnergies commits USD 100 million to Climate Investment in support of the OGDC Community
During COP30, TotalEnergies announced a USD 100 million investment in Climate Investment’s Venture Strategy fund to accelerate technologies that reduce emissions across the oil and gas value chain. This commitment supports the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC) and aims to scale proven solutions like methane detection, carbon capture, and energy efficiency, reinforcing collaborative efforts for an accelerated energy transition.
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
How ISO is making biodiversity measurable
ISO has introduced ISO 17298, the first international biodiversity standard, providing a framework for organisations to assess, manage, and report their impacts on nature. It aligns with global frameworks like the Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and aims to embed biodiversity into corporate accountability and climate action.
OGDC launches 2025 Status Report: Implementing Action
OGDC has released its 2025 Status report, showing progress toward industry-wide decarbonisation through its 55 signatories, which represent 40% of global oil production, and two-thirds of which are state-owned companies. The report highlights increased transparency, interim 2030 reduction targets and action plans, and USD 32 billion invested in low-carbon solutions, reinforcing momentum on industry climate action.
Ipieca + International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Ipieca and IUCN renew partnership to advance environmental performance and support the energy transition
At the IUCN World Conservation Congress 2025 in Abu Dhabi, Ipieca and IUCN renewed their partnership through the signing of a new memorandum of understanding that will guide collaboration between the two organisations through 2030. The renewal builds on more than two decades of engagement between Ipieca and IUCN and formalises continued cooperation to improve industry practices, accelerate the energy transition, and strengthen nature-positive outcomes.
Ipieca timeline recognises 10 years of support for the Paris Agreement
2025 marks ten years since the Paris Agreement was adopted at COP21 in Paris. In the decade that has followed, Ipieca and its members have continued to contribute to COP events and UN conventions, developing and sharing resources and tools to support delivery of the Paris Agreement goals, and raising awareness of initiatives and technologies towards a net-zero future that cares for nature and leaves no one behind. Ipieca has developed a timeline highlighting its support from COP21 to COP30.
The monthly Ipieca sustainability article round-up showcases recent sustainability-related achievements, projects and news from Ipieca members, aligning with the Ipieca Principles around advancing environmental and social performance across the energy transition. We also highlight initiatives from our partner organisations and share insights from key United Nations meetings.
The May round-up showcases members’ commitment to support the local communities where they operate including flood relief support, fund raising for local non-profits, scholarships and internships. We also cover progress on biofuels, nature-based solutions and solar facilities as well as a partnership approach to assist industrial customers’ decarbonisation efforts.
Sustainability article round-up: April 2026
5 May 2026
The April round-up showcases continued investment in the energy transition alongside community and nature focused initiatives. Key themes include financing for low-carbon fuels, quantifying carbon stock in Brazil, partnerships to support education, and marine and coastal ecosystem restoration.
Sustainability article round-up: March 2026
26 March 2026
The March round-up showcases members’ support for a range of energy transition technologies including floating solar, green hydrogen, bio-methanol and geothermal power. It also highlights how member companies contribute to the communities in which the operate through STEM programmes and hospital expansion projects. We share updates from our partners including the IMO’s technical seminar on marine biofuels and OGCI’s collaboration with Carbon Mapper.
Sustainability article round-up: February 2026
26 February 2026
The February round-up shows strong momentum on energy efficiency, scaling low-carbon solutions, circularity and environmental performance.
