Corporate Social Responsibility
Occidental's role in oil and natural gas exploration and production has also been a source of criticism. The company states that it is "committed to respecting the environment, maintaining safety and upholding high standards of social responsibility throughout the company's worldwide operations." Critics have raised concerns about Occidental's historical operations in these areas.
Occidental Petroleum is a signatory participant of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
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