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One of the world's largest oil companies, spanning extraction, refining, and petrochemicals across dozens of countries, with a long record of environmental damage and legal battles in the communities where it operates.

Last updated May 7, 2026

Reasons to avoid

Issues span:Environment

Refusal to pay for massive environmental damage in the Amazon (Ecuador).news.mongabay.com2025-11-22
Significant contributor to global carbon emissions.investingnews.com2025-11-22
Lobbying to block climate change legislation.ucs.org2025-11-22
Greenwashing campaigns to appear eco-friendly while expanding fossil fuel production.eco-business.com2025-11-22
History of oil spills and refinery pollution affecting local communities.amazonwatch.org2025-11-22

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