Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our commitment to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is foundational to our SPIRIT Values, and it’s an imperative because it’s our people that make ConocoPhillips run.

Each employee is accountable for creating and sustaining an inclusive work environment. The Executive Leadership Team (ELT) has ultimate accountability for advancing our diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) commitment through a governance structure that includes a global DEI Council consisting of diverse senior leaders from across ConocoPhillips. The Council plays a key role in establishing corporate DEI priorities in support of three pillars: leadership accountability, employee awareness, and processes and programs. Over the past five years, we have taken several deliberate actions to progress our DEI journey.

Bill Bullock

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

"An important aspect of our DEI ambition is ensuring everyone feels valued and can be authentic. Creating a culture where that’s possible and expected takes work on the part of all of us. We must confront and challenge our biases. We need to make an effort to understand each other. This is how we’ll get the very best for the company and for all of us."

Bill Bullock

Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

DEI Around the Globe

  • In Alaska, Australia, Indonesia and the Lower 48, local DEI Councils have been established to engage employees on DEI issues.
  • In Asia Pacific, China, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Qatar held psychological safety training for supervisors.
  • In Qatar, the team developed local action plans that they branded as WASL, which means “connecting and respecting” in Arabic. These plans focus on three concepts: same but different, small tweaks and focusing on inclusive conversations.
  • In Canada, listening sessions between leaders and employees have created a safe space for conversations about DEI.

We’re Raising the Bar on Creating an Inclusive Environment

Cultivating a culture that supports equal opportunity and experience for all employees is the cornerstone of our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Chairman and CEO Ryan Lance raising the rainbow flag at the ConocoPhillips headquarters was a display of support for our belief that each person is accountable for creating and sustaining an inclusive work environment. The flag-raising event was organized and supported by the ConocoPhillips Pride Network, a group comprised of lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBTQ+) employees and their allies, who come together to network, develop and provide value back to ConocoPhillips.

   

Employee Networks

“I had the honor to be the executive sponsor of one of our employee networks, which gave me the opportunity to witness first-hand how much they do to help us foster an inclusive environment of mutual respect, trust and understanding.”

Nick Olds, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT, GLOBAL OPERATIONS

For more than 30 years, our employee networks have provided an important forum for discussion, development and connection to our communities. These networks are led by employees with guidance and involvement from leadership. Open to all employees, these groups promote DEI through knowledge sharing, networking, professional development and volunteerism. They allow employees to connect with others with similar backgrounds, become allies and learn about those with different backgrounds, whether that be ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or shared life experiences. Network members also provide valuable input to the company’s efforts by sharing feedback and promoting cultural awareness and education.

Our employee networks offer various programs and events to support personal and professional development. 

ABLE NetworkWe have 14 networks globally, including two that were recently launched: A Better Life for Everyone (ABLE) Network in Houston and Bartlesville. ABLE raises awareness and provides support, coaching, mentoring and networking opportunities for employees with disabilities as well as employees with family members connected through disabilities.

Veterans and Ex-Military Employee Network in Australia. This network recognizes and celebrates current and former service members. It provides opportunities for employees to volunteer and fundraise in support of local communities, supports nonprofit organizations benefiting veterans, and creates employee pathways for returned military personnel.

Learn more about all of our Employee Networks

Testimonials