EOG Resources, Inc. — Ethics Grade D

EOG Resources, Inc. receives an overall ethics grade of D (32/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Energy. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 40
• privacy: 80
• consumer: 50
• environment: 25
• humanRights: 45

Documented incidents (3)

• Unreported Methane Emissions (high, 2022) — Aerial surveys and infrared imaging revealed significant unreported methane leaks at EOG facilities in the Permian Basin, contradicting the company's public sustainability reporting. Methane is 80 times more potent than CO2 over a 20-year period.
• Fracking Fluid Spills (medium, 2021) — The company faced multiple citations for improper disposal of produced water and fracking fluids in Texas and New Mexico, leading to local soil and groundwater contamination concerns. These spills often involve high salinity and chemical additives.
• OSHA Workplace Safety Violations (medium, 2019) — EOG was fined by OSHA for multiple safety violations following worker injuries at drilling sites, including failure to provide adequate protective equipment and improper machinery guarding. The violations were categorized as 'serious' by regulators.

Documented good deeds

• 90% Water Reuse Goal — Implemented a closed-loop water system in the Delaware Basin, successfully recycling over 90% of produced water for subsequent stimulus operations.

Ethical alternatives

• First Solar, Inc. — Leader in thin-film solar modules with significantly lower carbon footprint and zero extraction-related spills.