ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) has published its 2009 Corporate Citizenship Report-Addressing the Sustainability Challenge, detailing actions to improve environmental, economic, and social performance. The full report is available on their website by clicking here.

As outlined by the Chairman and CEO Rex W. Tillerson, the company will continue to address the challenge of sustainability by:

- Maintaining its focus on safety and environmental protection in all its operations;
- advocating for an integrated set of solutions to today’s major energy challenges emphasizing the power of technology to increase energy efficiency, help address climate change risks, and develop all economical energy sources to meet the needs of today and future generations;
- remaining committed to transparent and ethical practices to respect human rights and to being a positive force for economic development in the communities where we operate;
- expanding the bounds of innovation in ways that allow society to meet the challenge of rising energy demand while mitigating the impact of rising greenhouse gas emissions; and,
- engaging with those who take an interest in our business and participate in constructive, progress-oriented partnerships that address global challenges and help societies gain sustainable benefits from our presence.

For the second time, an independent External Assessment Panel provided feedback on the report’s strengths and future improvement opportunities. A summary of the Panel’s comments has been posted at http://www.exxonmobil.com/panelfeedback

The company’s achievements in 2009 include:

- Best-ever combined employee and contractor workforce lost-time incident rates
- A 13% reduction in the volume of hydrocarbons spilled from nonmarine sources since 2008
- Zero spills from ExxonMobil owned and operated marine vessels
- A 23% reduction in upstream hydrocarbon flaring since 2008
- Investment in algae-based biofuels research
- $860 million spent with U.S.-based minority- and women-owned businesses
- Combined corporate, employee, and retiree giving community investments of $235 million
- Provided dedicated human rights awareness training to eight priority affiliates

ExxonMobil welcomes your comments and requests for a hard copy at citizenship@exxonmobil.com.