Performance metrics

Biodiversity

We collect data and information related to species occurrence and sensitive habitats located within or adjacent to our operated assets. We focus on species characterized as at-risk, endangered, rare, significant, threatened or of cultural value, and habitats characterized as sensitive by local regulators or conservation organizations as well as International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) I-VI protected areas. Data and information are used to develop metrics related to protected areas, restored or protected habitats and the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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Water

We measure and report the volume of fresh water1 and non-fresh2 water withdrawn from local water sources, the volume of municipal waste water reused, and the volume of produced water3 that is reused, recycled, disposed or discharged after treatment. The data are used to estimate our fresh water consumption intensity and exposure to water stress4. We also collect water forecast data for our annual Long-Range Plan process which enables us to test our portfolio of projects against our water risks to make better-informed strategic decisions.

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Exposure to water stress

We use the World Resources Institute Aqueduct Risk Atlas to complete a screening level assessment of our portfolio exposure to water stress. For select assets we also verify the level of water stress using local water supply and demand data for a more detailed understanding. Operated assets located within areas of high baseline water stress in 2023 included parts of the Permian Basin and parts of the Eagle Ford. Overall, 14.7% of our fresh water withdrawal and 18.3% of our freshwater consumption was in regions of high water stress.

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Global water data

1 Regulatory definitions of fresh water can range from less than 1,000 to less than 4,000 milligrams per liter total dissolved solids (TDS).
2 Non-fresh water includes brackish/saline groundwater with ranges between 2,000 to more than 10,000 milligrams per liter TDS and seawater with about 35,000 milligrams per liter TDS.
3 Produced water ranges from less than 10,000 to more than 300,000 milligrams per liter TDS.
4 Estimated using the World Resources Institute Aqueduct Risk Atlas.