HOUSTON, Dec. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Apache
Corporation (NYSE, Nasdaq: APA) has released its 2015 Summary
Sustainability Report and published additional disclosures on its
website.
The online report features expanded disclosure of Apache's
performance in governance, economics, environmental stewardship,
health and safety in the workplace, and community outreach. The
report is available at www.apachecorp.com/Sustainability.
"Apache's commitment to operate as a good neighbor while
employing sustainable practices in environment, safety and
governance areas is a cornerstone of our philosophy and culture,"
Apache Chief Executive Officer and President John J. Christmann, IV, said. "As we have
adjusted to a changing commodity landscape, Apache's dedication to
being an innovative, safe and environmentally responsible operator
has not wavered."
Among the highlights, the report:
- Details in the Governance Section new political-contribution
disclosures.
- Describes in the Environment section Apache's unique system of
using brackish and recycled-produced water to support its drilling
program without competing for freshwater supplies in
drought-stricken West Texas.
- Outlines in the Workplace section the new AIM for ZERO
initiative, which empowers the workforce to influence the workplace
and continuously improve by providing ideas and suggestions to
prevent harmful incidents and encourage the reporting of hazards
and near misses.
- Highlights in the Society section Apache's stakeholder
engagement processes.
The 2015 report was prepared using the Global Reporting
Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Guidelines. GRI is a
nonprofit organization that promotes economic, environmental and
social sustainability. Its comprehensive sustainability reporting
framework is widely used around the world. Also referenced was the
Oil and Gas Industry Guidance on Voluntary Sustainability Reporting
by the International Petroleum Industry Environmental Conservation
Association (IPIECA), the American Petroleum Institute (API) and
the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (OGP).
Another reference was Disclosing the Facts: An Investor Guide
to Disclosing Risks from Hydraulic Fracturing Operations
published by the Investor Environmental Health Network (IEHN) and
the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR). A summary
version of the 2015 Sustainability Report, compiled into print
format, is available at:
http://www.apachecorp.com/Sustainability/Sustainability_Report/index.aspx.
About Apache
Apache Corporation is an oil and gas exploration and production
company with operations in the United
States, Canada,
Egypt and the United Kingdom. Apache posts announcements,
operational updates, investor information and press releases on its
website, www.apachecorp.com, and on its Media and Investor Center
mobile application, which is available for free download from the
Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
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