Mike Wirth
Michael Wirth | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1960 (age 63–64) |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Colorado |
| Occupation(s) | CEO, Chevron Corporation |
Michael Wirth (born 1960) is the chairman and CEO of Chevron Corporation since 2017.[1] He succeeded John S. Watson. Previously, he was the vice chairman of the company.[2]
Early life
After graduating from high school, Wirth attended the University of Colorado, where he earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering in 1982.[3]
Career
Wirth joined Chevron in 1982 and worked in multiple sectors including engineering, construction, and operations.[2] He became president of marketing for Chevron's Asia, Africa and Middle East region in 2001.[4]
He has been on the board of directors for Caltex Australia and GS Caltex.[5]
Climate Change Inaction
Wirth's company, Chevron, is responsible for one of the highest total carbon emissions of any private company worldwide.[6] Despite these practices, Wirth's company has been involved in several greenwashing tactics, and was found by a Federal Trade Commission to be misleading its customers on its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [7]
American oil and gas supplies are among the most efficient, responsibly produced, and lowest carbon intensity supplies in the world. At roughly 15 kg of CO2-equivalent per barrel, Chevron’s Permian Basin carbon intensity is some two-thirds lower than the global industry average. U.S. Gulf of Mexico production has carbon intensity just a fraction of the global industry average. Increasing American production will offset barrels produced in other parts of the world that may not support America’s energy security, economic competitiveness, or environmental goals.[8]
References
- ^ Olson, Bradley (2017-09-28). "Chevron Names Michael Wirth Chairman, CEO". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ a b DiChristopher, Tom (2017-08-22). "Meet Michael Wirth, the man who could soon lead Chevron". CNBC. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "Chevron CEO: Mike Wirth Biography". Brooksy. 2020-01-22. Retrieved 2021-05-29.
- ^ "Meet Mike Wirth, Chairman of the Board and CEO". Chevron Policy, Government and Public Affairs. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "Wirth takes the reins at Chevron". The West Australian. 2017-09-29. Retrieved 2020-04-02.
- ^ "The dirty dozen: meet America's top climate villains". the Guardian. 2021-10-27. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ "Chevron 'Greenwashing' Targeted in Complaint Filed With FTC". Bloomberg.com. 2021-03-16. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
- ^ https://www.chevron.com/newsroom/2022/q2/a-letter-to-president-biden-from-chevron-ceo-mike-wirth
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