The role of responsible security operations in business success and community livelihoods(PPT)

摘要

The Issue The oil and gas industry operates in complex environments; political and social instability is a feature of many resource-rich countries, resulting in potential security issues in companies' areas of operation. It is therefore imperative that the industry conducts business in a responsible way. Companies face challenges in producing and transporting oil/gas supplies safely and reliably when there are major, chronic disruptions often triggered by poverty, conflict, labour unrest, lack of access to basic human needs, and other social factors. These potential issues can cause costly delays, and affect the livelihoods of local populations, employees, and contractors. It is critical for business success to address potential security issues by implementing responsible security methodologies in order to ensure the safety and sustainability of the operating environment. An enabling environment that protects the population and prevents disruptions to operations also recognizes that there are mutual benefits to managing impacts and contributing to the social and economic development of the local communities. This includes promoting opportunities through local content and capacity building, social investment and access to affordable and safe energy. The Project From 2013-2014 IPIECA is facilitating an industry effort to develop practical, field-level guidance on security and human rights. This will be accomplished through peer-learning workshops to exchange good practices and result in the production of guidance and tools for the industry. Workshops include the focus areas: i) Managing Public and Private Security (MOUs, vetting and selection, equipment transfers, and training); ii) Creating Foundations for Responsible Security (governance, risk assessments, community engagement); and iii) Responding to Incidents and Establishing Assurance (incident management, reporting and investigation, role of management systems, role of third parties). In addition to the three focus areas, case studies based on real-world scenarios are being developed to further stimulate discussion amongst workshop participants about the challenges and opportunities surrounding the implementation of responsible security operations. The Outcome Early learning from these workshops will be presented at WPC as an initial step towards the production of final guidance later in 2014.