News and insights

• 1 April 2025

This quarter had two distinct themes running through it: water stewardship and support for UN transportation initiatives.

• 27 March 2025

Safe and responsible operations are at the core of Vår Energi’s strategy. The company aims to be the safest operator on the NCS and to achieve carbon neutrality in its net equity operational emissions by 2030.

• 3 March 2025

Carlos brings 20 years of experience in environmental management, sustainability and health and safety at Petrobras to his new role as Vice Chair of Ipieca.

• 15 January 2025

Find out how Ipieca has supported UN initiatives on climate, nature, people, and sustainability over the past three months.

• 14 January 2025

For 12 months Ipieca and member company Shell had an opportunity to learn from each other’s organizations through dual secondments.

• 8 January 2025

Ipieca Chief Executive Brian Sullivan reflects on the progress made in Q4 2024.

• 16 December 2024

The guidance clarifies currently used terminology in the water stewardship space and presents users with a streamlined water stewardship action scheme that synthesises water frameworks and disclosure standards for the energy sector.

• 11 December 2024

This 3-day workshop and field trip in Abu Dhabi, facilitated by IUCN and hosted by ADNOC, brought together 42 energy professionals to share biodiversity knowledge and build expertise.

• 21 November 2024

Ipieca is pleased to welcome ANGEA to its membership.

• 7 November 2024

At COP29, Ipieca will host events and take part in other organizations’ events to support the topics under discussion and promote cross-sector collaboration and solutions. 

• 25 October 2024

Find out how Ipieca has supported UN initiatives on climate, nature, people, and sustainability over the past three months.

• 16 October 2024

The document provides examples of how Ipieca companies are taking ambitious biodiversity actions which contribute towards the goals of the Global Biodiversity Framework.

• 3 October 2024

Ipieca Chief Executive Brian Sullivan reflects on the progress made in Q3 2024.

• 6 August 2024

This document provides a high-level summary of each webinar including key insights and access to the on-demand recordings. 

• 25 July 2024

Ipieca hosted a virtual workshop on The current state of climate change science – physical impacts and risks.

• 18 July 2024

Ipieca is pleased to welcome Aker BP to its membership.

• 17 July 2024

The increasing global movement of people and goods elevates the risk of the introduction, spread, and establishment of invasive alien species (IAS), impacting biodiversity and businesses. Ipieca and IOGP are pleased to launch updated guidance for prevention and management.

• 10 July 2024

Ipieca Chief Executive Brian Sullivan reflects on the progress made in Q2 2024.

• 7 June 2024

8 June marks UN World Oceans Day. Find out how Ipieca is supporting the sustainable management of the world's oceans.

• 5 June 2024

5 June marks UN World Environment Day. Find out how Ipieca is advancing environmental stewardship across the industry.

• 23 May 2024

Paul brings over 30 years of environmental, sustainability and health and safety experience at ExxonMobil to his new role as Ipieca Chair.

• 22 May 2024

22 May is UN Biological Diversity Day. Find out how Ipieca is supporting the implementation of the Biodiversity Plan.

• 15 May 2024

The UK’s largest independent oil and gas producer, Harbour Energy is committed to achieving net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2035.

• 22 April 2024

Find out how Ipieca and its members contributed to a sustainable energy transition in 2023.

• 11 April 2024

Ipieca support for IMO working groups on GHG LCA and pollution response.

• 22 March 2024

World Water Day is an annual UN event to highlight the importance of water and raise awareness of the 2.2 billion people living without access to safe water.

• 13 March 2024

50 years ago, Ipieca was established in 1974 at the request of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to act as the engagement channel between UNEP and the oil and gas industry on environmental and climate issues.

• 21 February 2024

Headquartered in London, Perenco is a leading international independent hydrocarbon company, specializing in exploration, production, and development of onshore and offshore oil and natural gas reserves.

• 16 February 2024

Headquartered in Houston, NextDecade is committed to providing the world access to cleaner energy, leading innovation in more sustainable liquefied natural gas (LNG) and carbon capture solutions.

• 19 December 2023

As part of its support of COP events and the Paris Agreement, and in line with the Ipieca Principles, Ipieca raises awareness of COP outcomes, shares on the ground learnings and insights, and produces practical guidance and tools to support the industry contribute to achieving COP objectives.

• 30 November 2023

Find out about Ipieca’s on-site activities and support for COP28.

• 23 November 2023

Ipieca raises awareness and support for the Paris Agreement and develops and shares good practice guidance to support its delivery.