Apache Corporation (APA Corporation) — Ethics Grade D

Apache Corporation (APA Corporation) receives an overall ethics grade of D (32/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Energy. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 45
• privacy: 60
• consumer: 50
• environment: 25
• humanRights: 30

Documented incidents (3)

• Permian Basin Methane Leaks (high, 2022) — Satellite imagery and ground reports identified significant methane leaks from Apache's Permian Basin operations. These leaks contributed disproportionately to greenhouse gas emissions despite corporate climate pledges.
• Fracking Fluid Spills (medium, 2020) — The company faced criticism and regulatory scrutiny over the handling of produced water and fracking waste in sensitive ecosystems. Incidents included pipeline ruptures that contaminated local soil.
• Indigenous Rights Disputes (high, 2018) — Apache was involved in legal disputes in Canada regarding land use and extraction activities on traditional territories of First Nations without adequate consultation.

Documented good deeds

• Tree Planting Program — Donated over 5 million trees to community partners through its Tree Grant Program to encourage reforestation.

Ethical alternatives

• First Solar — Leader in thin-film photovoltaic modules and renewable energy transition.