Chevron recognizes the value of fresh water as a fundamental social, environmental and economic resource. As a global company, we know that access to sufficient sources of water is essential for the communities where we operate as well as to our business. Our ability to produce energy around the world is dependent upon our ability to access sufficient sources of water, including fresh water and water of lower quality, such as recycled waste water. As users of this critical natural resource, we must manage it for the good of society, ecosystems and industry, which includes improving our water use efficiency and continued focus on water-related social and environmental impacts.
Protecting people and the environment is a core value at Chevron. We are committed to managing our use of fresh water through resource conservation, focusing on the social and environmental impacts of our operations as well as engaging with communities and other stakeholders.
With respect to fresh water, Chevron strives to:
- Continually improve environmental performance and reduce impact from our operations.
- Integrate freshwater conservation and efficiency drivers into our business decision-making processes and operational management.
- Conserve our use of fresh water in freshwater-constrained areas by reusing, reducing, and/or recycling water.
- Account for the use of fresh water in our operations with appropriate metrics.
- Engage with governments, partners, local communities and other stakeholders on significant freshwater resource issues in areas where we operate.
- Build partnerships and participate in industry initiatives to share and promote best practices, assist with the development of industry standards, and shape and influence relevant freshwater resource policy.
Updated: April 2012