Equinor has achieved EO100™ Certification from Equitable Origin for the entirety of its operated onshore natural gas production in the Appalachian Basin of Ohio.
This certification is unique to North America and independently confirms Equinor is operating with the highest environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards across the industry.
Chris Golden, US country manager and senior vice president, U.S. Upstream, Exploration and Production International said achieving Equitable Origin’s rigorous standards for certification demonstrates the company’s commitment to a just transition towards a net-zero future
“We are proud to provide natural gas at a time when affordable, reliable energy is top of mind. But we are even prouder of how we deliver, as a responsible operator committed to sustainable practices toward the environment and society.
“This is one example of how we’re working to accelerate the US energy transition across our business.”
Soledad Mills, CEO of Equitable Origin said, they recognise energy companies that operate in accordance with the highest social and environmental standards based on certification to the EO100™ Standard.
“We are delighted to work alongside Equinor and support them in their long-standing commitment to ESG. Equinor’s exceptional ESG performance will only get stronger with their commitment to continuous improvement; a requirement of our certification program.”
Equinor received one of the highest grades for an initial assessment among its peers. The Appalachian Basin Operated asset was assessed against the principles of the EO100™ standard, which include corporate governance and ethics; social impacts, human rights and community engagement; Indigenous Peoples’ rights; occupational health & safety and fair labour standards; and environmental impacts, biodiversity and climate change.
The independent assessment performed by Houston-based Responsible Energy Solutions covered 242,000 net acres under lease by Equinor, with 27,000 net acres currently operational.
The assessment consisted of a thorough examination of Equinor’s documented practices as well as a field assessment and numerous interviews with stakeholders including landowners, regulators, and employees.
Wells in various stages – drilling, completions, production, and inactive wells – as well as salt-water disposal wells and associated infrastructure were within the scope.
