Risk management and emergency preparedness

Risks associated with safety, security, health, and the environment are inherent in our business. Recognizing these risks and the critical role of energy supply in an emergency situation, ExxonMobil takes a disciplined approach to business continuity planning and emergency preparedness. To respond quickly and effectively to operational incidents, we routinely test the trained teams at our operating sites on a range of possible scenarios, including simulated product spills, fires, explosions, natural disasters, and security incidents. In 2008, consistent standards were developed for business continuity planning; in 2009, more than 1100 people were trained at over 30 workshops around the world. Our response to the H1N1 influenza virus was coordinated across ExxonMobil, utilizing business continuity plans developed in prior years.