From Compliance to Value: ESG in Oil & Gas

The oil and gas industry sits at a critical crossroads of energy security, economic growth, and climate responsibility. While hydrocarbons will remain central to the global energy mix for decades, how they are produced, financed, governed, and transitioned is changing fast. ESG is no longer a side issue—it now shapes access to capital, regulatory outcomes, project viability, reputation, and long-term enterprise value.

Investors, lenders, governments, and communities increasingly assess oil and gas companies through an ESG lens. Metrics such as carbon and methane intensity, health and safety, community relations, governance quality, and transparency influence discount rates, valuation multiples, and strategic relevance. Projects that neglect ESG face higher financing costs, disruption risk, and the prospect of stranded assets. Companies that embed ESG into core decisions are better positioned to attract capital, protect their license to operate, and navigate the energy transition.

This From Compliance to Value: ESG in Oil & Gas programme by LPC positions ESG as a financial and strategic framework—not a compliance exercise. It equips senior leaders with practical tools to translate ESG factors into project economics, investment appraisal, portfolio strategy, and board governance. Using real-world oil and gas case studies, financial frameworks, and strategic simulations, participants will learn how to integrate ESG into capital allocation, risk management, and long-term value creation—keeping their organisations resilient, investable, and competitive.