2022 Social Contribution Impact Report

Woodside Energy has a strong history of investment in the communities where employees live and work. There is an important role for Woodside to play in supporting regional development in these host communities by helping to improve local capability and capacity so they can thrive.

Our Social Outcomes

Our Social Outcomes

Woodside’s Social Contribution Strategy identifies three social outcome areas to further our ability to support community development and focus on long-term outcomes. Demonstrating social impact outcomes underpins how we shape new and existing partnerships.

Improve Knowledge

Through our partners, we are raising awareness and understanding of the environment, climate change, energy and cultural heritage.

Create Opportunities

Our partnerships create quality education and lifelong learning opportunities, support community employment and drive economic diversification.

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Build Resilience

We collaborate with our partners to support safe, vibrant and sustainable communities.

BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

SUPPORTING THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) aim to address some of the world’s most urgent economic, social and environmental challenges.

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SUSTAINABILITY PRIORITIES

IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE

This pillar relates to the following goals...

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SUSTAINABILITY PRIORITIES

CREATE OPPORTUNITIES

This pillar relates to the following goals...

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SUSTAINABILITY PRIORITIES

BUILD RESILIENCE

This pillar relates to the following UNSDG goal...

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SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION SPEND

A$25.5 MILLION

Total social contribution spent globally in 2022

A$20 MILLION

Spent on strategic partnerships established across communities where Woodside has both a presence and impact, these seek to build the capacity and capability of local organisations.

A$1.3 MILLION

Spent on philanthropy, provided through small grants in our regional locations and donations.

A$2 MILLION

More than 1500 of our employees participated in 10,200 hours of corporate volunteering during 2022.

A$2.2 MILLION

Mandatory spend, required by government regulations or Indigenous contractual agreements.

Business for Societal Impact - Corporate Citizenship

Our social contribution data is verified annually by the Business for Societal Impact. Find out more.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

PARTNERING FOR POSITIVE IMPACT

Impact data provides detailed insights into the success of programs and identifies areas for improvement and greater long-term focus.

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As a result of the partnership...

94%

advised that they had improved their capacity or were able to deliver new programs

As a result of the partnership...

97%

advised they were able to reach more participants or spend more time with existing participants

As a result of the partnership...

98%

of the total number of people assessed, are healthier, happier or more comfortable as a result of Woodside's support

As a result of the partnership...

97%

of the total number of people assessed developed new skills or improved existing skills to enable them to develop academically, in the workplace or socially

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Improve Knowledge

Through our partners, we are raising awareness and understanding of the environment, climate change, energy, and cultural heritage.

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Improve Knowledge

Wetlands International

Our partnership with Wetlands International aims to strengthen the resilience of mangrove-dependent communities in the Saloum Delta.

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Improve Knowledge

Technology and Innovation

Woodside's partnership with the University of Western Australia (UWA) was recognised at the 2022 Offshore Technology Awards, which celebrates achievements and innovations in the industry.

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Improve Knowledge

Ningaloo Turtle Program

The Ningaloo Turtle Program is supported by Woodside and facilitated by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, and the Parks and Wildlife Service in Exmouth, Western Australia.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Create opportunities

Our partnerships create quality education and lifelong learning opportunities, support community employment and drive economic diversification.

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Create opportunities

Teach for All

Our partnership with Teach for All strives to enhance the education of students and educator professional development through programs with Teach for Australia and Teach for Mexico.

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Create opportunities

Australian Earth Science

Our partnership with Australian Earth Science continues to play an important role in the delivery of the Earth Sciences component of the Australian Education Curriculum.

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Create opportunities

Leeuwin – Back to the Pilbara

Our 20-year partnership with Leeuwin Ocean Adventure Foundation has supported thousands of Western Australian youths to achieve heightened levels of confidence, courage, maturity, resilience, and accountability.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

BUILD RESILIENCE

We collaborate with our partners to support safe, vibrant and sustainable communities.

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BUILD RESILIENCE

A.R.R.O.W.™ Literacy Interventions

Our recent partnership with The A.R.R.O.W.™ Foundation has provided the opportunity for eligible students to access the A.R.R.O.W.™ Program literacy intervention, rapidly improving vocalisation skills and confidence to talk.

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BUILD RESILIENCE

Barking Gecko – Karratha Access Program

Our partnership with Barking Gecko Theatre enhances the wellbeing of children and young people through the Arts, creating education opportunities and contributing to the vibrancy of regional communities.

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BUILD RESILIENCE

WA Youth Orchestra

Our partnership and investment in the Western Australian Youth Orchestra (WAYO) and West Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO) has delivered a meaningful and tangible impact on the careers and employability of young Western Australian musicians.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

PHILANTHROPY

Woodside seeks to cultivate a workplace culture in which our employees are encouraged to give back to the community through volunteering and workplace giving programs.

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PHILANTHROPY

Jawun Volunteering

For over a decade Woodside has partnered with Jawun and seconded 85 employees to Indigenous community-based organisations across Australia to support capacity building, skills transfer and community-led projects.

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PHILANTHROPY

Volunteering in the North-West

In 2022, 98 employees in Karratha volunteered 544 hours with six community organisations across Dampier, Karratha and Roebourne.

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PHILANTHROPY

United Way

In November 2022, Woodside employees completed 900 hours of volunteering at the United Way of Greater Houston, which brings together diverse partners to get to the root of complex challenges facing the community.

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