12 July 2021

Chevron acknowledges the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) and strives to obtain free, prior and informed consent of indigenous communities as described in the 2012 International Finance Corporation Performance Standard 7 and supporting guidance, and consistent with the law. Chevron is committed to interacting with indigenous communities in a way that respects their history, culture and customs, within applicable legal and constitutional frameworks.

We carry out this commitment by applying our Operational Excellence Management System and our human rights policy, which sets the expectation for the company to consult with indigenous communities and understand their perspectives on Chevron projects and ongoing operations.

Chevron’s Indigenous Peoples’ guidance process outlines key provisions for effective management of relations with Indigenous Peoples, which include stakeholder identification, defining the regulatory framework, determining a preferred method of engagement, assessing potential impacts and benefits, conducting community consultations, and developing and managing plans. On-the-ground practitioners also benefit from active information sharing among a network of experienced Chevron employees.

Examples of our work with Indigenous Peoples are available here and here. More information on our human rights approach is available here.