Sustainability

Supporting Global Efforts for a Sustainable Future

At Vaalco, our team is committed to pursuing a sustainable future through a comprehensive approach that prioritizes transparency and responsible growth. We focus on operational efficiency, invest in emission reduction initiatives, and implement carbon offset strategies. We are dedicated to environmental responsibility while maintaining operational excellence.

Vaalco Energy 2023 ESG Report

<p>This 2023 Sustainability Report is our report on our ESG strategy, aspirations, key milestones, and results to date.</p> View Our Sustainability Report

Health, Safety, Security and Environment Principles

We are dedicated to achieving excellence in health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) standards. This commitment is a shared responsibility among all employees, contractors, and third parties. Our high HSSE performance standards are guided by the following principles.

Commitment

<p>All Company employees are expected to demonstrate strong commitment to HSSE priorities and provide the resources necessary to develop, maintain and support active HSSE standards throughout the organization.</p>

Trust

<p>The Company conducts its operations in a manner of building an environment of trust on HSSE issues among its stakeholders including employees, governments, and the public.</p>

Accident Prevention

<p>The Company’s goal of no accidents, injuries, unsafe work practices, or unsafe conditions is also the goal of all employees.</p>

Emissions/Releases

<p>Reduction and prevention of waste and emissions/releases is among the objectives of all operations.</p>

Emergency Preparedness

<p>Emergency preparedness is a vital function and is the responsibility of management and supervision at all levels.</p>

Compliance

<p>The Company complies with all applicable health, safety, security and environment related laws and regulations</p>

Training/Education

<p>The Company proactively ensures that employees are adequately trained and educated on HSSE issues.</p>

Measurement of Performance

<p>HSSE performance is measured and communicated company-wide. Compliance reviews and audits are periodically conducted.</p>

Effectiveness of HSSE

<p>The Company’s intent is to achieve continual improvement in the effectiveness of its health, safety, security and environment related efforts.</p>

Reducing Our Environmental Footprint

We continuously seek ways to minimize our environmental impact through operational improvements across all countries in which we operate. We understand the critical importance of sustainability and the need to balance our energy production activities with environmental stewardship.

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Going Beyond Business to Social Impact and Philanthropy

Our corporate citizenship extends beyond advocating for the rule of law, transparency, good governance, anti-corruption efforts, and responsible environmental practices. It encompasses the company's contributions to society and local communities through its core business activities, social investments, and philanthropic programs.

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Transparency and Accountability in Action

We uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, operating transparently and openly across all aspects of our operations and throughout our corporate structure.

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