Assessment: Critical Essay
Company: Chevron
Essay Title: An examination on performance of Chevron Corporation
Student Name: Ludovic Lincoln
Student Number: 14731271
Student E-mail: 14731271@student.curtin.edu.au
Semester: 1 2012
Campus: Bentley
Tutor’s Name: Alireza Faed
Tutorial Day and Time: Friday 14h
Society affected by the impact of Chevron Corporation on environment.
Introduction:
Nowadays, recycling, ecology, environmental protection ... are a part of everyday citizens, businesses, politicians; an awareness that has allowed the development of an economic sector and the creation of new jobs. The global warming has increased our awareness towards the planet and its future. In more and more countries, new regulations have been introduced by the government to reduce the amount of pollution. (Ross Gittins 2012) The industrial revolution of our century has put in danger our living resources, nature, and thus potentially putting at risk our own future lifestyle.
One of the most pollution producers are the oil or petroleum industries. In this essay we will examine the case of Chevron Corporation which is one of the biggest petrol producers in the world. The company operates approximately 24000 services stations in more than 180 and has over 62000 employees worldwide. (Hoovers inc 2012). We will first examine and discuss the negative impact of this industry on the environment, so therefore on the society, and then we will see how Chevron’s corporation is proceeding to achieve their goal: “we believe that is the right thing to do and that is critical to our success in a world in which energy sources should be compatible with an environment that’s clean, safe and healthy”. (Hoovers inc 2012)
Negative impact on environment of Chevron Corporation.
Extraction of petrol itself is not without consequences on local ecosystems, although, as in any industries, the