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SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITYSocial responsibility, once viewed as a do-good slide in corporate presentations, is now mainstream. For many it has become a business imperative that builds and sustains an ongoing social license to operate. The 19th World Petroleum Congress, "A world in transition: delivering energy for a sustainable growth" is the largest global event about people, energy needs for a better life, and the challenge the oil industry faces to deliver it in a sustainable and environmentally compatible manner. The Social Responsibility Global Village From June 30th to July 3rd, 2008, the Spanish Organizing Committee will host a Social Responsibility (SR) "Global Village" at the 19th World Petroleum Congress (WPC) exhibition in Madrid. The SR "Global Village", located in the Global Business Opportunities Center (GBOC), will showcase the oil and gas industry's commitment to social, community and environmental initiatives worldwide. Presented by social responsibility partners of the petroleum industry, this interactive exhibit is aimed at increasing awareness of key initiatives and will highlight projects developed jointly between NGOs/community and the petroleum industry that advance sustainability, human rights, and cooperation, to the benefit of society. 
1. BP: "The Solar Power Technology Support Project to Agrarian  Energy from the sun is providing electricity to over a million people in Southern Philippines thanks to the Solar Power Technology Support (SPOTS) Project, the largest in the world in terms of funding and geographical coverage, implemented by the Philippine Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and BP Solar. 2. CDA Collaborative Learning Projects, Inc.: “Corporate  The Corporate Engagement Project is a Collaborative Learning project working with companies to identify and develop practical management options for working in contexts of social and political instability, to “Get It Right” with local communities. 3. Engineer Against Poverty (EAP) and AMEC: Working together  Engineers Against Poverty and AMEC have worked together to understand the full range of opportunities for lead contractors to contribute to positive social and local economic outcomes from oil and gas projects. With up to ninety percent of project expenditure going through the contractor ‘supply chain’, this collaboration will be of significant interest to all stakeholders interested in the positive social benefits of oil and gas developments including operating companies, governments and regulators. 4. Every Human Has Rights:  2008 is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) 60th anniversary. It‘s time for a global conversation about human rights and to consider the values that unite us as one human family, and one global village. 5. Exxon Mobil (& Esso Angola): “Investing in Education and  As part of its Educating Women and Girls Initiative, Exxon Mobil and Esso Angola are partnering with Save the Children, the Angolan Ministries of Education and Health, and Africare to address the education and health needs of women and girls in the Kwanza Sul Province of Angola. By establishing ten new schools and three community health centers, the partnership is improving education, health and economic opportunities for women and girls while supporting Angolan progress toward achieving the U.N. Millennium Development Goals. 6. Gaia-Shell: “PROMOVER (PROMOTE) – Program of socio-  "This program, which coaches community leaders, is very important, because they know what their communities need more than anybody else”. Augusto da Costa Pereira, Foundation Institute of Fisheries of the State of Rio de Janeiro – FIPERJ, Brazil. “With SHELL and GAIA's initiative, everybody's outlook has changed. Now everyone thinks on partnerships". Fernando Bifó - Member of Artisanal Fishing and Aquiculture Association - UEPA, Rio de Janeiro - Brazil. 7. International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation  Building an effective human rights training and awareness program for employees is complicated, or is it! IPIECA has created an easy-to-use training module to help “train the trainer” on human rights issues, and is currently exploring regional human rights issues in a series of global workshops. The downloadable Toolkit and workshop series offers something for all companies – to supplement existing curriculum, help build new training programs, and share experiences. 8. Marathon Oil: “Bioko Island Malaria Control Project –  A unique public private partnership on Bioko Island, Equatorial Guinea, which aims to eliminate Malaria, save lives, build institutional capacity and help to alleviate poverty. 9. Nexen: “Water and Sanitation project in Yemen” In partnership with the UN Global Compact, the UNDP and CIDA, Nexen facilitated the development of a water and sanitation program in the Hadramout region of Yemen. The project brings safe and clean drinking water to homes in a sustainable manner and reduces water borne health impacts while protecting the environment and keeping the management of the project in Yemeni hands. 10. Petrobras: “Carnauba Viva”  The Carnauba Viva initiative is focused on developing sustainable communities and in defending the environment. This successful project has been replacing aluminum with carnauba palm to protect steam pipelines in Rio Grande do Norte and Ceará states - North East of Brasil. 11. Repsol YPF: “Trinidad and Tobago Red Cross HIV/Aids  Fight against HIV/AIDS is one of the Millennium Development Goals and also the main purpose of Red Cross in Trinidad and Tobago together with Repsol YPF. With the objective of fighting HIV/AIDS in Trinidad and Tobago, Repsol YPF collaborates since 2003 with Red Cross in the development of several programmes. 12. Total: “SRM+” and “Total Supports Program to Prevent  Developing a societal methodology in line with business policy to enhance dialog with local stakeholders and to harmonise the management of local societal action plans. Twelve multi-media stands will ring a central gathering area where fair trade refreshments will be available to delegates and visitors at no cost. In one corner of the Global Village will be a "speaker’s corner" where the partnership projects and topics will be explored in greater detail by way of presentations throughout the Congress. This will undoubtedly be an excellent opportunity to learn first hand from distinguished guests, NGOs, community and industry partners. A detailed agenda of daily presentations and speakers will be available at the Global Village and published in the Congress daily newspaper. One of several featured topics in the Global Village showcase is around the celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 2008. The “Every Human Has Rights” campaign (www.everyhumanhasrights.org) iis looking to build awareness on a global level uniting us as one human family, and one global village. In the centre of the campaign is the hope that 2008 can be the year that individuals, not just governments, sign the UDHR for themselves. Designing the Global Village created new challenges as it took into consideration its own sustainability. The SR committee looked to the designers to use materials that are earth friendly, rented, reusable or recyclable. Many of the materials used in the Global Village are being designed for use after the Congress and will be donated to charities, schools and other institutions. Special Session on Social Responsibility "Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something"  The 19th WPC programme will include a special two hour session on July 1st, 2008 dedicated to issues dealing with social responsibility, specifically human rights, societal expectations and stakeholder engagement. The theme for this special session coincides with the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and will feature a panel of distinguished global experts representing the NGO community, academia, government, special interests groups, and the oil and gas industry. In this moderated session you will hear from leading experts how healthy relationships and proactive planning can make a difference and reduce risk ultimately saving you time and resources. Moderator Speakers This session will seek to raise the awareness of human rights in both a local and international context; provide greater insight into the role of government and the United Nations; and communicate the business case for sustainable and socially responsible solutions. For more information on the Special Session Programme or the Global Village, please contact us at: sr@19wpc.com. The Social Responsibility Luncheon With up to 1,000 people attending the Social Responsibility luncheon on Tuesday, July 1st, 2008, Mr. Georg Kell, Executive Head of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) will discuss issues related to the growing social demands and expectations that impact the oil and gas industry.  While the purposes of the United Nations and business differ widely - the UN focuses on peace, poverty reduction and the protection of human rights, and business on profit and growth – our objectives increasingly overlap. Building sustainable markets, combating corruption, safeguarding the environment and contributing to peaceful societies is increasingly important for the long-term value of business. Potential risks are especially high for companies in the oil and gas sector, as many are increasingly under pressure to find production opportunities in weak states with poor records regarding financial transparency, human rights and environmental protection. The United Nations Global Compact, as the world's largest voluntary corporate citizenship initiative with more than 3,900 business participants in 120 countries, offers companies a number of opportunities to pursue these objectives". Mr. Georg Kell, Executive Head of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). The WPC Excellence Awards (WPCEA) The objective of the WPC Excellence Awards (WPCEA) is to distinguish companies, institutions or any public or private organisation (not individuals) engaged in the oil and gas industry for promoting or operating with high excellence standards in two categories: The following criteria are taken into consideration when assessing the project submissions: WPCEA on Technological Developments WPCEA on Social Responsibility The judges are independent of the WPC and there are two winners in each category (representing large and small business). In addition, two highly commended awards are given within each category.  Nominations for the WPC Excellence Award’s closed on February 29th, 2008. The Awards will be presented at the WPC Excellence Awards luncheon on Monday June 30th, 2008. Related Technical Programme on Social Responsibility issues F9 - Latest advances and novel processes for deep desulphurization. Best practice industry keynotes BP7 - Role of renewables in the supply mix. RT5 - Biofuels and oil products: competition vs. integration.  |
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