Chevron
What do our scores mean?
The organizational score represents the degree to which the organization influencing climate policy and legislation. Corporations also have relationship scores reflecting their links with influencers like trade associations. Both are combined to place the corporation in a performance band. Full details can be found here.
Engagement Intensity
The engagement intensity (EI) is a metric of the extent to which the company is engaging on climate change policy matters, whether positively or negatively. It is a number from 0 (no engagement at all) to 100 (full engagement on all queries/data points). Clearly energy companies are more affected by climate regulations and will have a higher EI than, for example retailers. So an organization’s score should be looked at in conjunction with this metric to gauge the amount of evidence we are using in each case as a basis for scoring. On our scale, an EI of more than 35 indicates a relatively large amount of climate policy engagement.
Relationship Score, December 2020
A new batch of industry associations has been uploaded onto the InfluenceMap system and the relationship scores recalculated accordingly.
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What do the 0,1,2 and NSs, NAs mean?
Each cell in the organization's matrix presents a chance for us to assess each data source against our column of climate change policy queries. We score from -2 to 2, with negative scores representing evidence of obstructive influence. "NA" means "not applicable" and "NS" means "not scored" - that is we did not find any evidence either way. In both cases, the cell's weighting is re-distributed over others. Red and blue cells represent highly interesting negative or positive influence respectively. Full details can be found here.
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What is the Relationship Score
A corporation, as well as its organizational score will have a relationship score. It is computed by aggregating the organizational scores of the Influencers (trade bodies etc.) it has relationships with, weighted by both the strength of these relationships and the relative importance of the Influencers towards climate change policy. Full details can be found here.
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Main Web Site
The main organizational Web site of the company and its direct links to major affiliates and attached documents. |
Social Media
We search other media and sites funded or controlled by the organization, such as social media (Twitter, Facebook) and direct advertising campaigns of the organization. |
CDP Responses
We assess and score responses to two questions from CDP's climate change information request (12.3 a & 12.3c) related to political influence questions (currently these are not numerically scored by the CDP process). |
Legislative Consultations
Comments from the entity being scored on governmental regulatory consultation processes, including those obtained by InfluenceMap through Freedom of Information requests. |
Media Reports
Here we search in a consistent manner (the organization name and relevant query search terms) a set of web sites of representing reputable news or data aggregations. Supported by targeted searches of proprietary databases. |
CEO Messaging
Here we search in a consistent manner (the CEO/Chairman, organization name and relevant query search terms) a set of web sites of representing reputable news or data aggregations. Supported by targeted searches of proprietary databases. |
Financial Disclosures
We search 10-K and 20-F SEC filings where available, and non US equivalents where not. . |
EU Register
Information provided by to the voluntary EU Transparency Register. |
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Climate Science Transparency
Is the organisation being transparent about climate change science? |
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NS | NS | NS |
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0
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1
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NA |
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Climate Science Stance
Is the organization supporting the science of climate change and the response demanded (as per the IPCC) |
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-1
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NA | NS |
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0
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-1
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NA |
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Need for Climate Regulation
To what extent does the organization express the need for climate policy and regulations in general. |
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NS | NA | NS |
0
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0
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NS | NA |
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UN Treaty Support
Is the organization supporting a global treaty on climate change and the UN FCCC process? |
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1
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NS | NS |
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-1
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-1
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NA |
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Transparency on Legislation
Is the organisation being transparent about their positions on climate change legislation and policy, including CEO statements. |
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NA |
-2
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NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
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Carbon Tax
Is the organisation supporting policy and legislative measures to address climate change: carbon tax. |
NS | NS | NS | NS |
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0
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NS | NA |
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Emissions Trading
Is the organisation supporting policy and legislative measures to address climate change: emissions trading. |
NS |
-2
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-1
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NS |
0
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0
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-1
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NA |
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Energy Efficiency Standards
Is the organisation supporting policy and legislative measures to address climate change: Energy efficiency standards and targets |
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NS |
-2
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NS |
-1
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NS | NS | NA |
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Renewable Energy Legislation
Is the organisation supporting policy and legislative measures to address climate change: Renewable energy targets, subsidies and legislation. |
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NS |
-2
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-1
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-2
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-1
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NS | NA |
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Energy Policy and Mix
Is the organisation supporting policy and legislative measures to address climate change: energy policy and the energy mix. We refer to IPCC thinking on renewables, coal, oil and gas. |
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-1
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NS |
-1
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-1
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0
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NS | NA |
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GHG Emission Standards
Is the organisation supporting policy and legislative measures to address climate change: GHG emission standards and targets. |
-1
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0
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-1
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-1
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-2
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-1
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NS | NA |
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Disclosure on Relationships
The Caring for Climate “inventory” of climate change policy influences: Are companies being transparent about their business associations which may impact climate debate and policy |
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NS |
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NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Wirth is a member of the API's board of directors and executive committee. (Up-to-date Jan 2020)
Michael Wirth, Chairman and CEO
Open PDF file of Data Source
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Senior Executive of Chevron is on the Board of the API
John Watson
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Wirth is a member of the API's board of directors and executive committee. (Up-to-date Jan 2020)
Michael Wirth, Chairman and CEO
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Senior Executive of Chevron is on the Board of the API
John Watson
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Chevron lists its membership to AFPM in its 2020 Lobbying Report. Chevron previously had six employees that hold committee chair positions, but evidence suggests the company no longer holds any committee positions according to ACC's 2020 annual report. Senior exec of Chevron (Michael Coyle) and CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (Mark Lashier) continue to sit on the executive committee of AFPM. (AFPM annual review, 2020).
Michael Coyle; Mark Lashier
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Senior exec of Chevron (Michael Coyle) and CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (Mark Lashier) are on executive committee of AFPM (AFPM, 2021).
Michael Coyle; Mark Lashier
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron executive is Chair of the AFPM's Cybersecurity Subcommittee. (2018 Annual Report, p.41)
Kenny Mesker
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP executive is Chair of the Waxes Subcommittee. (2018 Annual Report, p.41)
Terry Truitt
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP executive is on the AFPM's Board of Directors.
Mark Lashier
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron executive is Chair of the AFPM's Legal Committee. (2018 Annual Report, p.41)
Trevor Black
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron executive is Chair of the AFPM's Manufacturing Committee. (2018 Annual Report, p.41)
Alan Davis
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Senior Executive of Chevron is on the executive committee of the AFPM's Board of Directors.
Michael Coyle
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Chevron lists its membership to AFPM in its 2020 Lobbying Report. Chevron previously had six employees that hold committee chair positions, but evidence suggests the company no longer holds any committee positions according to ACC's 2020 annual report. Senior exec of Chevron (Michael Coyle) and CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (Mark Lashier) continue to sit on the executive committee of AFPM. (AFPM annual review, 2020).
Michael Coyle; Mark Lashier
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Senior exec of Chevron (Michael Coyle) and CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (Mark Lashier) are on executive committee of AFPM (AFPM, 2021).
Michael Coyle; Mark Lashier
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron executive is Chair of the AFPM's Cybersecurity Subcommittee. (2018 Annual Report, p.41)
Kenny Mesker
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP executive is Chair of the Waxes Subcommittee. (2018 Annual Report, p.41)
Terry Truitt
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP executive is on the AFPM's Board of Directors.
Mark Lashier
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron executive is Chair of the AFPM's Legal Committee. (2018 Annual Report, p.41)
Trevor Black
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron executive is Chair of the AFPM's Manufacturing Committee. (2018 Annual Report, p.41)
Alan Davis
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Senior Executive of Chevron is on the executive committee of the AFPM's Board of Directors.
Michael Coyle
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Chevron is a direct member of the California Chamber of Commerce (Chevron climate lobbying review, 2020).
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Senior Exec is on the board of CalChamber (Up to date as of Jan 2021).
Mike Vomund
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Senior executive from Chevron is a board member of CalChamber (Up-to-date, 03/2019)
Brant Fish
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Chevron is a direct member of the California Chamber of Commerce (Chevron climate lobbying review, 2020).
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Senior Exec is on the board of CalChamber (Up to date as of Jan 2021).
Mike Vomund
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Senior executive from Chevron is a board member of CalChamber (Up-to-date, 03/2019)
Brant Fish
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron Australia exec. is on the board of APPEA (Up to date as of Jan, 2021)
Kate Callaghan
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron Australia exec. is on the board of APPEA
Kate Callaghan
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron Australia executive is on the board of APPEA
Kate Callaghan
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Executive of subsidiary of Chevron is on the board of APPEA
Peter Fairclough
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron Australia exec. is on the board of APPEA (Up to date as of Jan, 2021)
Kate Callaghan
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron Australia exec. is on the board of APPEA
Kate Callaghan
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
A Chevron Australia executive is on the board of APPEA
Kate Callaghan
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Executive of subsidiary of Chevron is on the board of APPEA
Peter Fairclough
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
The President of a Chevron subsidiary is on the board of governors of CAPP (up to date Jan 2021)
Frank Cassulo, President of Chevron Canada Energy
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Senior Executive of subsidiary of Chevron was one of the board of governors of CAPP
Jeff Gustavson
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
The President of a Chevron subsidiary is on the board of governors of CAPP (up to date Jan 2021)
Frank Cassulo, President of Chevron Canada Energy
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Senior Executive of subsidiary of Chevron was one of the board of governors of CAPP
Jeff Gustavson
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Chevron is one of 24 direct members at AIGN. Chevron Australia's Climate Team Manager sits on the executive at AIGN. (Up to date as of Jan 2021).
John Torkington
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
InfluenceMap Comment:
Chevron is one of 24 direct members at AIGN. Chevron Australia's Climate Team Manager sits on the executive at AIGN. (Up to date as of Jan 2021).
John Torkington
How to Read our Relationship Score Map
In this section, we depict graphically the relationships the corporation has with trade associations, federations, advocacy groups and other third parties who may be acting on their behalf to influence climate change policy. Each of the columns above represents one relationship the corporation appears to have with such a third party. In these columns, the top, dark section represents the strength of the relationship the corporation has with the influencer. For example if a corporation's senior executive also held a key role in the trade association, we would deem this to be a strong relationship and it would be on the far left of the chart above, with the weaker ones to the right. Click on these grey shaded upper sections for details of these relationships. The middle section contains a link to the organization score details of the influencer concerned, so you can see the details of its climate change policy influence. Click on the middle sections for for details of the trade associations. The lower section contains the organization score of that influencer, the lower the more negatively it is influencing climate policy.
Climate Lobbying Overview: Chevron appears to be opposing almost all forms of climate-motivated regulation, particularly US methane regulations, whilst actively pushing a US energy policy agenda that accelerates oil and gas production. Chevron also retains memberships to several industry associations engaged in obstructive climate lobbying.
Top-line Messaging on Climate Policy: In Chevron’s 2019 sustainability report, the company states it supports the Paris Agreement as a step forward but has not supported any specific temperature or emissions goals. Chevron’s 2019 climate policy position states support only for a “market-based” route to “lower-carbon outcomes”, whilst opposing a regulatory approach that establishes GHG emission targets on the use of its products. Between 2015-2018, successive Chevron CEOs questioned the desirability and feasibility of action on climate in line with the recommendations of the IPCC, for example by suggesting that the challenge of meeting growing energy demand in developing countries should be prioritized over urgent climate policy action.
Engagement with Climate-Related Regulations: Chevron has actively lobbied against US climate policy including carbon taxes and methane regulations. In 2018, Chevron appeared to shift from opposing carbon taxes, to suggesting it would support a carbon tax but only with several poorly specified conditions. Despite this, the company still donated $500K to a successful campaign to defeat a carbon tax policy proposal in Washington State in 2018. In 2017, Chevron disclosed that it supports the repeal or significant revision of US methane regulations and has directly lobbied the US EPA on the rollback of a number of methane emission measurement requirements in 2018 including, seemingly, through direct meetings with Trump Administration officials.
Positioning on Energy Transition: Chevron appears to consistently support the inclusion of oil and gas in a future energy mix. In its 2020 climate lobbying report, Vice President of Corporate Affairs Dave Walsh stated that Chevron recognizes the need for a low-carbon future, but oil and gas have a vital role in any global transition. CEO Michael Wirth echoes this, stating in 2020 that oil and gas will continue to be in the future energy-mix, while in a separate speech stating that natural gas ‘underpins our energy future’. Chevron has lobbied extensively on US energy policy. In 2017, CEO Michael Wirth called renewable and low carbon fuel policies in the US and Canada ‘failures’ and in 2015-2018, Chevron has repeatedly lobbied for the repeal of Renewable Fuel Standards at the federal level. Between 2016 and 2018, Chevron directly lobbied US policymakers to open US federal land to oil and gas exploration, demanding that all offshore areas from the lower 48 states and Alaska should be considered for their “hydrocarbon potential”.
Industry Association Governance: Chevron publicly discloses a list of memberships it holds to industry associations in a dedicated climate lobbying report, as well as the climate policy positions held by each industry association. However, the report does not disclose an assessment of alignment with its industry associations, nor how it tries to influence their climate policy. Nevertheless, Chevron is represented on the boards of various trade associations that are opposing climate policy. For example, CEO Michael Wirth is on the board of directors of the American Petroleum Institute which, like Chevron, has lobbied for the rollback on US methane regulation throughout 2017-2018. The company further appears to retain membership to ALEC, a US group renowned for disseminating climate misinformation and for using legal tactics to block a range of US state-level and federal climate policies. Chevron’s lobbying report also does not disclose the company’s membership to several key industry associations actively and negatively engaging on climate change including APPEA and Business Council of Australia.