IPIECA is the global oil and gas industry association for environmental and social issues. IPIECA was formed in 1974 following the launch of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). IPIECA is the only global association involving both the upstream and downstream oil and gas industry on environmental and social issues. IPIECA’s membership covers over half of the world’s oil production. IPIECA is the industry’s principal channel of communication with the United Nations.

IPIECA helps the oil and gas industry improve its environmental and social performance by:

• developing, sharing and promoting good practices and solutions
• enhancing and communicating knowledge and understanding
• engaging members and others in the industry
• working in partnership with key stakeholders

The work of IPIECA is supported by a number of specialist working groups. These working groups draw on the skills and experience of our international membership and operate with support from a secretariat. IPIECA currently has working groups that address the following areas: biodiversity; climate change; health; oil spill preparedness; operations and fuels; reporting; and social responsibility.

IPIECA has produced a Profile which provides an introduction to the association and our work. IPIECA also produces an Annual Review, which highlights our activities over the past year. Annual review's are available for 2009, 2008 and 2007.