Sustainability Company Careers News Investors EN FR SUSTAINABILITY Environment Imperial is committed to operating in an environmentally responsible manner everywhere we do business. We seek to balance a scientific understanding of the environmental impact of our operations with the social and economic needs of the communities where we operate. We are guided by a detailed Operations Integrity Management System (OIMS) and pursue continuous improvement by investing in research and technology. Learn more Energy and carbon summary Imperial is well-positioned to help support Canada in responsible energy development and production. Learn more Climate change Imperial has the same concerns as people everywhere – how to provide the world with the energy it needs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. We are committed to positive action on climate change and dedicated to reducing the risk in the most efficient way for society. Learn more Air emissions We’re working hard to reduce our impact on air quality, including reducing flaring and recovering over 99 percent of solution gas produced by our operations. Environment Article Land use and biodiversity We operate in a variety of ecosystems - some with sensitive characteristics. Our Upstream operations in particular can affect different wildlife areas, including foothills, prairie ecosystems and northern peatland areas. Environment Article Progressive reclamation We are actively salvaging, segregating and storing soil, and collecting and banking native seeds at our oil sands operations so that these valuable reclamation materials are readily available in the future. Environment Article Tailings management Fluid tailings are common to all surface mining operations and are comprised of the water, clay, sand, and residual bitumen that is left over when the bitumen is separated from the sand. Learn more Spill prevention We are focused on preventing spills and, if a spill does occur, ensuring a rapid, comprehensive response. In pursuit of our goal of zero spills, we continually develop and improve risk management, operations integrity, spill prevention processes and containment capabilities. Learn more Water management Water and energy are interrelated, and both are critical for society, economic development and the environment. We are committed to minimizing the impacts of our water withdrawals, consumption and discharges. Learn more Contact us Investors News and updates Search and apply for jobs Sitemap English French Privacy centre Privacy policy Terms and conditions © Copyright 2003-2021 Imperial Oil Limited. All Rights Reserved By clicking “Accept all cookies”, you agree to the storing of optional cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. If you wish to adjust your cookie settings, please click “Customize Cookies”. You can also learn more by clicking Privacy policy Accept all cookies Customize cookies