Site remediation

As a result of ExxonMobil’s continued focus on environmental excellence, ExxonMobil Environmental Services (EMES) was established in 2007 to consolidate and enhance management of remediation activities around the world. EMES is responsible for developing and implementing strategies and programs to address soil and groundwater contamination at company facilities, idle properties, and formerly owned properties. EMES is committed to apply strategies intended to help prevent, contain, and mitigate environmental risks through best-in-class remediation and property management services. In 2009, we plan to enhance EMES by standardizing project management and improving the global sharing of best practices.

For example, in 1989, we ceased operation of a phosphate ore mine in Fort Meade, Florida, and sold the property in 1998. ExxonMobil remained responsible for reclaiming mined land and restoring wetlands across the entire 5260-hectare site. Over the course of mining operations, approximately 49 hectares of wetlands had been mined, leaving large depressions in the ground. As part of ExxonMobil’s commitment to this land, we have planted over 20,000 trees to restore the wetlands. ExxonMobil is also completing more natural and passive stormwater control systems throughout the site, having removed old wooden spillways, pumps, piping, and culverts. To date, over 4850 hectares of the former mine site have been reclaimed and much of the reclaimed land is being used for pasture, wetland habitat, and residential developments. Reclamation and wetland restoration activities have been ongoing at this site since about 1992 and are expected to be completed by about 2011.