Category Archives: Esso

1980 Imperial Oil Review of Environmental Protection Activities for 1978-1979

Summary A 1980 report, “Review of Environmental Protection Activities for 1978-1979,” produced by Imperial Oil, Exxon’s Canadian subsidiary, again suggests that Exxon knew that CO2 was a harmful pollutant in the atmosphere in the 1970s. Lines in the document include: “It is assumed that the major contributors of CO2 are the burning of fossil fuels… There is no […]

1980 Imperial Oil Newsletter: Environmental Health and Conservation News

Summary This 1980 document from Imperial Oil Ltd, the Canadian subsidiary of Exxon, is a newsletter produced by Exxon Research and Engineering titled “Environmental Health and Conservation News.” This document is part of the ClimateFiles Imperial Oil document set, gleaned by DeSmog researchers from the Glenbow Imperial Oil Archive Collection. The newsletter addresses concerns such […]

1980 Imperial Oil Research Project Sheets

Summary This January 1980 document from Imperial Oil Ltd, the Canadian subsidiary of Exxon, is a collection of project research sheets regarding solar energy. This document is part of the ClimateFiles Imperial Oil document set, gleaned by DeSmog researchers from the Glenbow Imperial Oil Archive Collection. The “major objective” of the project described is to […]

1980 Imperial Oil Arctic, Deep Sea, and Solar Technology Report

Summary This 1980 document from Imperial Oil Ltd., the Canadian subsidiary of Exxon, is a report on “Arctic & Deep Sea Technology,” and also contains the company’s research and projections about the potential for renewable energy systems such as solar in Canada. This document is part of the ClimateFiles Imperial Oil document set, gleaned by […]

1979 Exxon Background Pamphlet: Fate and Effects of Oil in the Sea

Summary This 1979 document from Imperial Oil Ltd, the Canadian subsidiary of Exxon, is a pamphlet on “Fate and Effects of Oil in the Sea” including an accompanying cover letter from a supervisor of Esso Resources Canada Limited. This document is part of the ClimateFiles Imperial Oil document set, gleaned by DeSmog researchers from the […]

1977 Imperial Oil Government Contact List for Arctic Corporate Committee

Summary This 1977 document from Imperial Oil Ltd, the Canadian subsidiary of Exxon contains a “government contact list” for the Arctic Corporate Committee. This document is part of the ClimateFiles Imperial Oil document set, gleaned by DeSmog researchers from the Glenbow Imperial Oil Archive Collection. Source Document Share this post on your feed Twitter Facebook […]

1977 Imperial Oil Review of Environmental Protection Activities

Summary This 1977 document from Imperial Oil Ltd, the Canadian subsidiary of Exxon, is a “Review of Environmental Protection Activities” undertaken by Imperial Oil Limited from 1976-1977. This document is part of the ClimateFiles Imperial Oil document set, gleaned by DeSmog researchers from the Glenbow Imperial Oil Archive Collection. This report makes note of new […]

1975 Imperial Oil Pamphlets: Oil and the Environment

Summary These documents are two versions of a pamphlet on “Oil and the Environment” published in the mid-1970’s by Imperial Oil Ltd., the Canadian subsidiary of Exxon, presumably prepared for public distribution. The documents demonstrate Imperial’s concern with their public image, particularly public perception of their environmental impact. Their concern with environmental PR is laid […]

1975 Imperial Oil Review of Environmental Protection Activities

Summary This 1975 document from Imperial Oil Ltd, the Canadian subsidiary of Exxon, is a “Review of Environmental Protection Activities” undertaken by Imperial Oil Limited. This document is part of the ClimateFiles Imperial Oil document set, gleaned by DeSmog researchers from the Glenbow Imperial Oil Archive Collection. The report demonstrates Imperial’s internal concern with the […]

1975 Imperial Oil Report on Solar Energy Opportunities

Summary This 1975 document from Imperial Oil Ltd, the Canadian subsidiary of Exxon, is a report commissioned by Imperial from ADL Impact Services regarding the feasibility of various kinds of renewable energy. This document is part of the ClimateFiles Imperial Oil document set, gleaned by DeSmog researchers from the Glenbow Imperial Oil Archive Collection. ADL’s […]