Ministry reveals CSR history for country’s largest oil and gas firms
The corporate social responsibility (CSR) contributions made by international oil companies operating in Myanmar have been made public for the first time, with France’s Total E&P Myanmar at the top of the list.
The Ministry of Energy (MoE) has released figures dating back to 1998, on the CSR programs carried out by international oil companies working onshore and offshore in cooperation with the government.
CSR programs can include spending on sectors such as environmental management, responsible sourcing, working conditions, education or human rights.
According to the data, Total E&P Myanmar has spent US$35.66 million on education, health and social development programs. The French company is the operator of the Yadana gas field in the Andaman Sea.
