Williams (NYSE: WMB) has released its 2018 Sustainability Report, providing a comprehensive review of the company’s performance on environmental, social and governance programs and initiatives. An electronic version is available at https://co.williams.com/sustainability/.
“Running our business in a way that is sustainable is an expected behavior at Williams. This report provides transparency into how we do that, every day,” said Alan Armstrong, president and chief executive officer at Williams. “We also recognize the important role natural gas can play in helping to address environmental concerns about air quality and climate change, particularly when it comes to displacing other higher-emission fuels, both domestically and globally, and are pleased to report on our progress in this area.”
In developing this report, Williams conducted a thorough materiality assessment to better understand the sustainability topics that are most critical to the company and its stakeholders. The report references the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, the most widely adopted global standards for sustainability reporting.
Highlights of Williams’ 2018 Sustainability Report include:
About Williams
Williams (NYSE: WMB) is a premier provider of large-scale infrastructure connecting U.S. natural gas and natural gas products to growing demand for cleaner fuel and feedstocks. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Williams is an industry-leading, investment grade C-Corp with operations across the natural gas value chain including gathering, processing, interstate transportation and storage of natural gas and natural gas liquids. With major positions in top U.S. supply basins, Williams owns and operates more than 30,000 miles of pipelines system wide – including Transco, the nation’s largest volume and fastest growing pipeline – providing natural gas for clean-power generation, heating and industrial use. Williams’ operations handle approximately 30% of U.S. natural gas. www.williams.com
Portions of this document may constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined by federal law. Although the company believes any such statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there is no assurance that actual outcomes will not be materially different. Any such statements are made in reliance on the “safe harbor” protections provided under the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Additional information about issues that could lead to material changes in performance is contained in the company’s annual and quarterly reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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MEDIA CONTACT:
Keith Isbell
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CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY CONTACT:
Bill Lawson
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