As regulators have sought more assurances from oil and gas producers regarding their methane and carbon emissions, PureWest Energy, the largest natural gas producer in Wyoming, is a pioneer in a new era of reporting transparency and accountability.
PureWest is a company devoted to minimizing its environmental impact and reducing its carbon footprint. It seeks to accomplish this by managing process emissions, implementing strong energy efficiency measures, conserving freshwater resources, and promoting biodiversity stewardship.
In 2022, the company enhanced the way it shares its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reports by employing ArcGIS StoryMaps to more accurately highlight its progress. Through the digital storytelling tool powered by geographic information system (GIS) technology, users can combine maps, 3D scenes, embedded content, multimedia, and more into an interactive and engaging narrative.
Utilizing ArcGIS StoryMaps, PureWest transformed its 2021 corporate responsibility report into a compelling and interactive experience that showcases both emission reports and conservation efforts. This story presents readers with a full-picture narrative of PureWest's day-to-day operations.
By doing so, stakeholders—including investors, customers, and the public—have gained a deeper understanding of the company's commitment to environmental excellence and responsible business practices.
"Our industry and company are filled with people who care about creating sustainable solutions, but telling that story can be difficult," explained Kelly Bott, PureWest's senior vice president of corporate affairs. "[ArcGIS StoryMaps] allowed us to enhance our reporting metrics to ensure our customers and stakeholders have access to the most accurate and up-to-date information to better understand our unique challenges and solutions. This first-of-its-kind digital ESG report gave us a unique platform to tell our story."