Better Health for All

Coterra Energy's core operations led to the contamination of well water in Dimock, Pennsylvania, exposing residents to metals and high levels of methane

, for which the company pleaded no contest . This constitutes severe, widespread health damage from its principal goods or services. This contamination also represents a notable safety incident causing user harm. While Coterra has established risk management systems , emergency response guides for external stakeholders , and public hotlines , the company's plea of no contest for the well water contamination indicates a past failure in the clarity and honesty of disclosures regarding health risks and regulatory compliance. The contamination of well water is a severe negative health externality , though the company has also achieved significant reductions in Scope 1 greenhouse gas emission intensity (52%) , methane intensity (86%) , and flare intensity (82%) from 2019 to 2023 . Coterra offers excellent mental health programs, including a partnership with Lyra Health and an Enhanced Mental Health Benefit and Employee Assistance Program for employees , and funds the Children’s Service Center to integrate primary care and mental health services for at-risk youth populations .

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Coterra Energy Inc. is an independent oil and gas company, not a financial institution. The ethical value 'Fair Money & Economic Opportunity' assesses companies based on their provision of financial services, such as lending, deposit services, and financial literacy programs. The provided article details an investment of $490,500 in a vocational training center to support workforce development in rural areas.

While this initiative contributes to community growth and economic opportunity, it does not provide evidence relevant to the specific financial service-oriented KPIs in the rubric, which focus on aspects like loan books, APRs, fee structures, customer financial data, or direct financial literacy programs. Consequently, no KPIs can be scored based on the provided evidence.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Coterra Energy Inc. reported a combined full-time and contractor employee Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) of 0.24 per 200,000 hours in 2023.

The company's overall employee engagement rating is 4.1 out of 5 based on 103 evaluations. The voluntary turnover rate for office employees was 7.05% in 2023. Coterra offers a consumer-directed health plan with comprehensive medical, prescription, vision, and dental coverage, including telehealth and mental health benefits. It provides 100% company-paid life and disability insurance, company-paid spouse and dependent life insurance, and significant Health Savings Account contributions that cover the entire in-network medical deductible. The company also offers up to $25,000 per lifetime for fertility, adoption, and surrogacy expenses. The 401(k) plan includes an automatic 10% company contribution and a dollar-for-dollar match up to 6% of employee contributions. Technical roles average $110,000 annually, supplemented by bonuses and profit-sharing. The company invests approximately $3 million annually in employee training programs, with 80% participation in development programs, which has contributed to a 15% increase in retention. Coterra has a Stop Work Authority program, conducts annual workplace conduct training, and provides a confidential hotline for reporting violations with a non-retaliation policy. However, Coterra's subsidiary, GasSearch Drilling Services, laid off one-third of its workforce, affecting 55 employees, in May 2024. The company has also faced $3,582,371 in penalties for employment-related offenses, including wage and hour infractions, since 2000.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

The provided article states that specific data on fair trade and ethical sourcing practices for Coterra Energy Inc. remain limited.

It does not offer any concrete facts, figures, or specific actions related to fair trade certifications, supplier audits, labor incidents, supply chain traceability, remediation processes, ethical clauses in contracts, high-risk materials, or supplier diversity spend. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored based on the available evidence.

Kind to Animals

Coterra Energy's operations have directly impacted wildlife habitats. In March 2025, the company reported a spill of approximately 12,600 gallons of wastewater in Susquehanna County, affecting local wetlands and posing a threat to wildlife habitats

. Additionally, in September 2022, Coterra Energy admitted responsibility for contaminating well water in Dimock, Pennsylvania, which severely impacted local wildlife and ecosystems . While the company engages in post-drilling land rehabilitation, including topsoil preservation and local species revegetation , and participates in voluntary conservation agreements to protect species like the lesser prairie-chicken and Texas Hornshell mussel by limiting drilling activities during nesting seasons , the provided evidence does not include measurable outcomes for these conservation initiatives. As an oil and gas company, KPIs related to cruelty-free certification, animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, humane operations, animal agriculture ethics, and animal-free R&D are not applicable.

No War, No Weapons

Coterra Energy Inc. is not involved in arms manufacturing or military contracts, and there is no evidence of active pursuit of military contracts

. Its core business in oil and gas does not entail defense or arms-related activities, meaning there are no defense assets to divest, no weapons red lines needed, and no dual-use technologies developed or screened . However, the company has reported no substantial peace-promoting initiatives or involvement in conflict reduction activities .

Planet-Friendly Business

Coterra Energy reported 0% water withdrawal from high water-scarcity regions in 2021.

In 2022, the company recycled 100% of produced water in its Permian Basin operations, which reduced freshwater consumption by 62% compared to the 2019 baseline. Between 2019 and 2023, Coterra achieved a 52% reduction in Scope 1 greenhouse gas emission intensity, an 86% reduction in methane intensity, and an 82% reduction in flare intensity, partly due to electric compression installations and an electric hydraulic fracturing fleet. The company invested $145 million in renewable energy projects and $45 million in carbon capture and reduction technologies in 2022. Coterra is also testing advanced methane detection and measurement technologies, with tankless facility designs resulting in approximately 96% less measured methane emissions compared to conventional facilities. However, in June 2023, Coterra received a Notice of Violation from the EPA for alleged Clean Air Act breaches.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

Coterra Energy Inc. sponsored "The Sound Garden," an interactive space at The Museum of the Southwest, a local cultural initiative, which led to nearly 20% of the museum's 100,000 annual visitors attending on Coterra-supported free Sundays

. However, the company faced violations in 2009 for spills of toxic fracking fluids and was cited in 2012 for well construction issues causing water pollution . In 2014, Coterra obtained a legal injunction against an anti-fracking activist, highlighting conflicts between industrial operations and community concerns .

Safe & Smart Tech

Coterra Energy has established a cybersecurity governance structure with Board oversight, and its Audit Committee receives quarterly updates on cybersecurity matters

. The company implements technical safeguards including next-generation firewalls, endpoint detection, identity management, and encryption . Coterra conducts regular vulnerability scans of its IT and OT infrastructure, performs penetration tests, and applies vulnerability patches appropriately . Employees complete a security awareness training program with regular phishing simulations and tabletop exercises to test familiarity with cybersecurity policies and procedures .