Across much of the globe, biodiversity has been significantly altered by human pressure, including land-use and sea-use change, overexploitation through harvesting, logging, hunting and fishing, climate change, pollution and introduction of invasive species. 

ConocoPhillips recognizes that our exploration and production activities contribute to pressure or impacts on biodiversity and nature. We manage biodiversity risks and mitigate impacts to areas with biological or cultural significance through the use of the Mitigation Hierarchy. We support habitat and species conservation through strategic proactive conservation initiatives.

2021 Performance Highlights

• Progressed reclamation at two gravel mine sites to create habitat for local fish, nesting shorebirds and grizzly bears. 
• Created biodiversity mapping tool to inform development strategies.
• Maintained voluntary conservation agreements for approximately 515,000 acres across New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. 
• Initiated research to improve boreal forest reclamation outcomes.
• Updated corporate biodiversity strategy within the context of evolving biodiversity frameworks and standards.