Let's just say I'll believe it when I see it. I know that Mr. $500MM, also known as the Darth Vader of Global Warming, is no longer CEO (and instead is the Chair of America's Alternative Energy Future courtesy of Bush) but there is way too much history to believe Exxon. Let's see where things are in a year, but looking at their recent history - even compared to their competitors - I don't see Exxon suddenly becoming an environmentally friendly company.
In a report last year on how oil majors are addressing global warming emissions, Ceres gave Exxon a 35 — the worst of any company. Oil majors BP and Royal Dutch Shell got 90 and 79, respectively.And if Exxon really wants to prove it's no longer the evil empire, let them address their rampant homophobia as well. You'll recall that when Exxon took over Mobil several years ago, Exxon gratuitously deleted gays from Mobil's non-discrimination and diversity policies. Exxon claimed, incredibly, that gays were covered by the company's general non-discrimination policy. Funny, then, that Exxon includes other minorities by name in their policy. If the policy covers everyone then why list some and not others?
“Given how large and influential Exxon is and that they are basically the last big industry climate skeptic standing, even small moves can have a very big impact,” said Logan.
The answer, any lawyer can tell you, is that Exxon's policy, by specifically not including gays, EXCLUDES gays. Exxon is run by homophobes as well as earth-haters. If Exxon wants to clear up their name, they can start by cleaning up their act.
