LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT
“ Meeting a growing world ’ s need for more energy — and more low-carbon options — requires advancing and scaling promising technologies ”
With one of the highest total carbon emissions on the planet , Chevron holds a major stake in emissions reduction and Wirth ’ s position is one of great media vulnerability . Nevertheless , at the same time the company must continue to supply energy to uphold the demands of growing and struggling economies .
With global disruption to energy supply an imminent threat , Wirth wrote to President Biden in 2021 to discuss his concerns and the potential downfalls of the sector as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war .
A renewable journey for Chevron During his time , Chevron has seen some major changes in the energy landscape . Nevertheless , the company strives for reduction in emissions thanks to innovations incorporating soybean products and used cooking oil , which the company experiments with to determine a renewable diesel supply .
As the company is now in the third year of consistent sustainability and emissions reporting , Wirth is looking to address the climate change challenge head-on while also managing the health and wellbeing of its people and the communities surrounding the business ’ activities .
When it comes to emissions reduction , the CEO said in the company ’ s 2022 Sustainability report : “ Lowering the carbon intensity of our business begins with aiming to make our oil and natural gas production among the most efficient and responsibly produced in the world .”
Due to his unwavering efforts to drive Chevron forward and extend its attention to more sustainable offerings , Wirth was recognised as number four of the Energy Digital Magazine ‘ Top 10 Leaders ’.
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