human rights

ExxonMobil’s Standards of Business Conduct support our commitment to human rights. Our Standards are consistent with the spirit and intent of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights as it applies to private companies and with the 1998 Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work of the International Labor Organization. We hold ourselves to our corporate expectations on compliance and practices, and we encourage contractors and suppliers to observe similar standards. We establish operations only in places where we are able to abide by our Standards.

ExxonMobil actively promotes respect for human rights and is committed to complying with all applicable laws and regulations. The responsibility for protecting and enforcing human rights as well as for developing a legal framework for maintaining security is, and must remain, the responsibility of governments. However, we believe our business presence can and should have a positive influence on the treatment of people in the communities in which we operate.

Security is a fundamental need shared by individuals, communities, businesses, and governments alike. Safeguarding company personnel and property is critical, and companies must do so in a manner that is consistent with the laws of the countries in which they operate, while respecting human rights. In certain locations, government security forces may be required to take defensive measures to protect personnel, facilities, and operations. Any human rights violations that may occur during such operations are unacceptable and should be condemned.