Center for Responsible Shale Development Recertifies Chevron’s Appalachian Operations
The Center for Responsible Shale Development (CRSD), a collaboration of
shale operators and environmental organizations defining responsible
practices when shale resources are developed, announced today that
Chevron Appalachian Mountain Business Unit (Chevron) has been
successfully recertified to the Center’s 15 environmental Performance
Standards. Initially certified in September 2014, Chevron has
demonstrated ongoing conformance with the Center’s 15 Performance
Standards focused on responsible stewardship of air and water resources.
“We congratulate Chevron for continuing to advance responsible
operations and exemplifying a real commitment to transparency and
continuous improvement,” said Susan LeGros, President and Executive
Director of the Center for Responsible Shale Development. “Chevron’s
recertification marks an important milestone in advancing collaborative
dialogue and operating with integrity.”
The independent evaluation and verification process was conducted by a
team of expert environmental management auditors contracted through
Bureau Veritas, a global leader in testing, inspection and
certification. The recertification process included documentation and
record reviews, field and office personnel interviews, and field
inspections at a cross section of the company’s operations throughout
the Appalachian Basin.
CRSD’s performance standards are collaboratively developed by
forward-thinking environmental organizations and shale operators. CRSD
encourages all shale operators in the Appalachian Basin to pledge their
commitment to responsible development by applying for certification. All
producers operating in the Appalachian region are eligible to apply. The
standards, criteria used by the auditors and audit results, are
publically available on CRSD’s website by visiting www.ResponsibleShaleDevelopment.org.
About the Center for Responsible Shale Development
The Center for Responsible Shale Development is an alliance of energy
producers and environmental organizations working together to develop
voluntary performance standards for shale development in the Appalachian
Basin. CRSD also manages a third-party certification for operators to
demonstrate their commitment to continuously advancing responsible
practices and collaborative engagement. For more information and to
connect with us, please visit: www.ResponsibleShaleDevelopment.org
About Chevron
Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies, with
subsidiaries that conduct business worldwide. The company is involved in
virtually every facet of the energy industry. Chevron explores for,
produces and transports crude oil and natural gas; refines, markets and
distributes transportation fuels and lubricants; manufactures and sells
petrochemical products; generates power and produces geothermal energy;
and develops the energy resources of the future, including biofuels.
Chevron is based in San Ramon, Calif. More information about Chevron is
available at www.chevron.com.
About Bureau Veritas
Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and
Certification (TIC), delivering high quality services to help clients
meet the growing challenges of quality, safety, environmental protection
and social responsibility. With these core competencies in its DNA, BV
delivers value-added services to help its clients maximize efficiency
and profitability while minimizing the environmental impact of their
operations. More information is available at www.bureauveritas.com.
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