Ipieca launches industry principles
Global oil and gas association’s eight principles are grouped around four strategic pillars of climate, nature, people and sustainability
Ipieca is a global oil and gas association founded at the request of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in 1974. It is dedicated to advancing environmental and social performance across the energy transition. It brings together members and stakeholders to lead in integrating sustainability by advancing climate action, environmental responsibility and social performance across oil, gas and renewables activities. Through its non-lobby and collaborative approach, Ipieca remains the industry’s principal channel of engagement with the UN. Ewan McKenzie joined Ipieca in August 2022 as climate director. He has extensive experience in operational environmental and carbon management roles within She
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