future plans

In 2008, as part of our regular internal audits and OIMS internal and external assessments, we will continue to test and validate compliance of ExxonMobil majority-owned affiliates with our Framework as well as expectations for government-assigned and private security providers.

To further educate our employees and to emphasize the importance of awareness and respect for human rights, we developed an ExxonMobil human rights training presentation for use in our worldwide operations. We anticipate global training to be completed in 2008.

By providing training and raising awareness of human rights issues among our security providers, we help prevent potential human rights abuses in countries where we operate. Although more challenging in joint ventures in which ExxonMobil has only minority participation, we are exploring ways to promote the Voluntary Principles in those relationships as well as with contractors who hire private security providers when working on ExxonMobil projects and facilities.

ExxonMobil will also be hosting a workshop with IPIECA and the Regional Association of Oil and Natural Gas Companies in Latin America and the Caribbean (ARPEL). Scheduled to be held in Argentina in 2008, the workshop will include participants from governments, NGOs, multilateral institutions, and companies. The workshop will explore the interface between the extractive industry and communities, with a focus on human rights issues unique to Latin America. It will feature experts and practitioners to highlight regional human rights experiences and learnings, and will provide information and tools for managing human rights challenges.