Marathon Oil Corporation.
MRO.US | Extraction of crude petroleum
Marathon Oil Corporation is an independent exploration and production company focused on the exploration, production, and marketing of crude oil and condensate, natural gas, and natural gas liquids (NGLs). The company operates primarily in the United States and Equatorial Guinea. Marathon Oil explor...Show More
Better Health for All
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Marathon Oil Corporation's core business of oil and gas production has severe negative health impacts. The company faced a $241 million settlement, including a $64.5 million penalty—the largest ever for Clean Air Act violations from stationary sources—due to alleged excessive volatile organic compound (VOC) and methane emissions from nearly 90 facilities.
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VOCs are known to irritate lungs, exacerbate asthma, and increase susceptibility to respiratory illnesses.
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The company was the 7th largest emitter of greenhouse gas emissions in the oil & gas industry in 2022.
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These emissions represent major health-harming externalities. Furthermore, the company allegedly submitted artificially low emission estimates, indicating significant undisclosed risks regarding health impacts.
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Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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No evidence was found for MRO.US (Marathon Oil Corporation) in the provided articles. All articles pertain to Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) or its subsidiaries, which is a distinct entity from Marathon Oil Corporation. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored for MRO.US based on the given information.
Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No specific evidence was found for MRO.US (Marathon Oil Corporation) in the provided articles. The articles primarily discuss Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) or Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX), which are distinct entities from Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO.US).
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No quantitative data was provided in the articles to assess Marathon Oil Corporation against the Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing value. The articles outline company commitments and expectations for suppliers regarding ethical sourcing, human rights, and supplier diversity
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Honest & Fair Business
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Marathon Oil Company was assessed a $64.5 million civil penalty on July 11, 2024, for Clean Air Act violations.
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These violations occurred at nearly 90 oil and gas production facilities on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation in North Dakota, and included failures to comply with volatile organic compound emission control requirements and permit regulations.
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Kind to Animals
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No specific, quantifiable data relevant to the 'Kind to Animals' ethical value for Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO.US) was found in the provided articles. Information regarding animal testing, cruelty-free certifications, humane operations, ethical sourcing, or measurable wildlife conservation impact with specific metrics (e.g., percentage of revenue invested, documented species population changes) was not available. Articles discussing Marathon Petroleum Corporation were excluded as they pertain to a different entity.
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No War, No Weapons
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The provided articles discuss the conflict minerals policies of Sensorex and Getac. No information or data pertaining directly to Marathon Oil Corporation (MRO.US) was found in these articles. Therefore, no KPIs can be scored for MRO.US based on the evidence provided.
Planet-Friendly Business
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Marathon Oil Company settled Clean Air Act violations at nearly 90 oil and natural gas production facilities on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation.
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This resulted in a $64.5 million civil penalty, which was the largest Clean Air Act stationary source penalty to date, and an estimated $177 million investment in compliance measures.
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The violations involved thousands of tons of illegal pollution, including volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, and methane, and included failures to comply with emission control requirements, obtain permits, and properly manage storage vessels.
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In 2023, Marathon Oil partnered with the Center for Conservation & Research at the San Antonio Zoo to restore the Texas horned lizard population, which involved funding the expansion of a breeding facility.
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Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess Marathon Oil Corporation on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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Marathon Oil Corporation's privacy policy, updated June 16, 2025, indicates that users have comprehensive control over their data, including the ability to access, update, delete, and restrict sensitive information, as well as opt-out of marketing emails
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. The company states that data is retained only as necessary and subject to legal requirements
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. Furthermore, the company explicitly complies with the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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No evidence available to assess Marathon Oil Corporation on Zero Waste & Sustainable Products.