Sustainability is a multidisciplinary focus that balances economic growth, environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Pioneer Natural Resources (Pioneer) emphasizes developing natural resources in a way that protects our communities and preserves the environment.
Complying with applicable environmental laws, regulations and policies is only the beginning of our commitment. We have a proactive compliance program to identify and correct any operational deficiencies we find. This process includes direct cooperation with appropriate government agencies. Our goal is to continue raising the bar regarding environmental performance standards on soil, water, waste and air emissions.
Pioneer’s collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts are led by our dedicated and highly involved environmental and sustainable development department. The department strives to ensure our operations are sustainable through a concentrated focus on current and emerging risks, opportunities and challenges. Comprehensive scientific analysis of operational information is employed to reduce our impact on the environment and to provide cost-effective solutions. Science is also the basis of Pioneer’s efforts to educate legislators, regulators and the public to inform them regarding potential government action and enhance our community relationships.
See our 2018 Sustainability Report (posted 8/31/18).
A Top Priority
Pioneer’s commitment to excellence is anchored by strong corporate governance. The Health, Safety and Environment Committee of our board of directors provides oversight for our health, safety and environmental practices and monitors management’s efforts in fostering a culture of safety and environmental protection. Accountability for and the execution of these goals is overseen by the Pioneer Corporate Environmental Committee, which is composed of executive and senior management, and key stakeholders throughout the Company.
The structure and function of our board and its committees, and their respective roles in managing the risks that we face as a company, are discussed in greater detail in the Proxy Statement for our Annual Meeting of Stockholders. In addition, we have governance guidelines and charters for each of our standing board committees.
For more information on Pioneer's water, air, and surface efforts and commitments, click the images below.