Marathon Petroleum named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for third year
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sustainabilityMarathon Petroleum was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for the third straight year as a result of its performance on the annual S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA). Marathon Petroleum earned a top decile Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) score for the North American Oil and Gas Refining and Marketing sector and scored above industry average in all three score dimensions ─ Environmental, Social, and Governance and Economic.
“We are excited to be recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for our continued commitment to sustainability,” said Karen Beadle, Vice President of ESG and Stakeholder Engagement. “As we challenge ourselves to lead in sustainable energy, we are taking a comprehensive approach. Whether it’s lowering our carbon intensity, investing in our communities, or protecting the health and safety of our employees and the public, teams across the company are continually looking for ways to make a positive and meaningful difference for our business and many valued stakeholders.”
Marathon Petroleum’s sustainability commitments include lowering the carbon intensity of its operations and the products it manufactures, improving the energy efficiency of its operations, and advancing practices that conserve natural resources. The company is also committed to responsibly managing its social impacts, promoting diversity, equity and inclusion, and maintaining accountable and transparent governance.
More about Marathon Petroleum’s approach to sustainability can be found in its 2020 Sustainability Report.
In 2021, more than 1,800 companies participated in the CSA. Find the full results and more about the CSA here.