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Social, ethical and environmental accountability
Tullow is motivated by a strong belief that as a Group, collectively
and individually, we should be responsible, aware and committed
in all our activities. This is very important given the ever increasing
international spread of our operations, combined with the dynamic
nature and inherent risks of the oil and gas industry. Our goal is
to preserve biodiversity and promote sustainable development
by protecting people, minimising harm to the environment and
reducing disruption to our neighbouring communities.
Environment
We aim to minimise discharges, emissions and waste that adversely affect the environment. Staff and contractors are given
appropriate training to perform their tasks safely and with due regard for the environment. Risks from our activities are
assessed and either eliminated or reduced to acceptable levels. We apply responsible standards where legislation is inadequate or
non-existent. To respond effectively in the event of an incident we ensure that as a Group we are comprehensively prepared through
our Crisis Management System and local emergency training initiatives.
Appropriate and accountable policy
Updated March 2007
ISO 14001 certification for
Tullow Oil plc
Standardising ESIA across the Group
The Group’s EHS policy is reviewed annually, implemented across the Group and published on the
Group’s intranet and website. It is reinforced by appropriate training for staff and contractors to
perform their tasks safely with due regard for themselves, their colleagues and the environment.
This is supported by regular site visits to potentially higher risk activities by the EHS team and by
linking EHS performance top/down and bottom/up through the Group’s Performance Management
System. Tullow’s EHS policy is communicated to suppliers and partners through dialogue and
visits from country and business unit managers. Aligned EHS values and responsibility are part of
our Contract Procurement and Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) procedures.
Tullow Oil plc achieved ISO 14001 certification in May 2006 for the Group’s corporate environmental
management system. To achieve and maintain a consistent approach to environmental
performance in an expanding business, Tullow uses its environmental policies, the Integrated
Management System (IMS) and related tools.
We integrate ESIA into our project and development planning and processes, using a template that
is aligned with World Bank Standards and best practice.
Health and Safety
Our goal is to ensure Tullow employees and contractors work in safe places with safe systems of work and that suitable procedures
are provided and maintained. Our philosophy is that everybody has individual authority, responsibility and accountability for the safety
of themselves and others. To support this, we train our employees and contractors to perform their task safely and we promote a
culture of reporting any health and safety concerns, near misses or incidents. We provide regular health and safety training and
briefings, and, to ensure that all employees and contractors are fully prepared in the event of a health and safety issue arising,
we conduct regular training drills and live simulation exercises in local operations.
A policy making every individual
accountable, updated March 2007
Strong leadership at a group and
local level
Good risk assessment and
pre-planning to mitigate risks
Health and safety is incorporated into the Group’s overall EHS policy. We have a detailed reporting
process for health and safety statistics and these are reported to the Board on an ongoing basis.
To promote a strong health and safety culture, we regularly communicate our performance in
these areas to employees through town hall meetings and the Group’s intranet.
EHS leadership and performance metrics are embedded in the Group’s Performance Management
System and linked into business unit and country performance targets and individual performance
appraisal. It is supplemented by EHS leadership training at all levels across the business.
Risk assessment is carried out at country, project and task level. All actions required are documented
and tracked through to completion. Effective design, planning and construction of operations helps
mitigate risks and identify and manage potential hazards in all development activity.
10 Tullow Oil plc Corporate and Social Responsibility Report 2006