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reducing our environmental impact
ExxonMobil strives to conduct business throughout the world in a manner that is protective of the environment, and that is compatible with the environmental and economic needs of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to improving our environmental performance through scientifically sound and practical solutions with the goal of driving incidents with real environmental impact to zero.
Our industry-leading spill performance is a result of ongoing upgrades, key equipment replacements, and comprehensive inspection and surveillance programs.
We are working to reduce the emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), sulfur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen oxide (NOx) from our operations.
We first work to reduce waste at its source. If the waste is not fully eliminated, we recycle or reuse materials where possible.
We have a responsibility to surrounding communities and the environment for managing our water use, especially in areas where water availability is limited.
Consistent with our commitment to continuous improvement, we established the ExxonMobil Environmental Services organization to manage and steward our remediation and nonoperating site activities around the world.
In 2007, our worldwide environmental expenditures totaled about $3.8 billion.
