ExxonMobil Global Energy Management System

For many years, ExxonMobil has undertaken voluntary actions to improve efficiency in our operations and in customer use of our products. Our Global Energy Management System (GEMS) is an important initiative that is having a positive impact at each of our refineries and chemical plants. The system builds on international best practices and benchmarking to identify energy efficiencies. Launched in 2000, it utilizes a common methodology to identify performance gaps, implement closure plans, sustain progress, and drive energy efficiency toward leading-edge performance. The GEMS business model is based on a three-step approach to performance improvement. First, it addresses base case performance issues by operating existing facilities optimally and efficiently through application of best practices. Second, it identifies economic investment opportunities above an optimized base for step-change improvement to address structural differences. Third, the system implements strong management systems to provide the rigor and discipline necessary to sustain progress and drive continuous improvement. Ultimately, management leadership, organizational commitment, and personal accountability all work together to drive continuous improvement