Our governance
Backed by signatory leadership and a dedicated governance structure
Designed to support action
OGDC’s governance brings together signatory companies, industry experts and a dedicated Secretariat structured to support the implementation of Charter-related activities. At the request of the Office of Special Envoy on Climate Change, OGDC’s operations are currently managed by the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI).
OGDC CEO Champions
The CEO Champions are three CEOs appointed from among the companies by the signatories. The CEO Champions represent the current proportion of national oil companies (NOCs) and international oil companies (IOCs) within the Charter, which today is two-thirds NOC and one-third IOC. Each Champion works with signatories and external stakeholders to advance the aims of the Charter.
Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber
Amin H. Nasser
Patrick Pouyanné
Chairman & CEO, TotalEnergies
Signatories Committee
The Signatories Committee is a broader body of senior executives drawn from signatories, composed to balance representation between IOCs and NOCs. It supports the CEO Champions and the implementation of the Charter’s objectives. Petrobras currently chairs the Committee.
Signatory companies
Signatories are engaged and consulted in the decision-making process for all significant Charter matters, including partnerships and approval of external reports. All signatory-held governance roles are voluntary and are not remunerated.
The OGDC Secretariat
The OGDC Secretariat is a dedicated operational team from OGCI that supports signatories in working towards the aims of the Charter. It works in coordination with the CEO Champions, the Signatories Committee and signatories to carry out OGDC programs and projects. The Secretariat also engages with relevant external stakeholders in the energy industry and civil society to support the effective implementation and practical delivery of the Charter’s aims. The Secretariat’s responsibilities include coordination, support, facilitation, and monitoring of the Charter’s mission.
Bjørn Otto Sverdrup
Chair, OGCI Executive Committee and Head of OGDC Secretariat
Julien Perez
Managing Director, OGCI and OGDC
Saphina Waters
VP, Communications & Engagement, OGCI & OGDC
Pietro Mezzano
Director, OGDC
Eliz Ozdemir
Senior Program Manager, OGDC & Net Zero Operations
Kristin Engen
Associate, OGDC & Industry Outreach
Helena Reed
Analyst, OGDC & Industry Outreach/Net Zero Operations
Sol Halle
Analyst, Communications & Engagement
Luca Mariotti
Programme Manager
The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI)
OGCI is a CEO-led initiative comprised of 12 of the world’s leading energy companies focused on accelerating action to a net-zero future consistent with the Paris Agreement.
Together, OGCI and OGDC form a complementary system that combines deep expertise with global reach. OGCI provides OGDC signatories with technical expertise and strategic insights to achieve Charter aims. Drawing on over a decade of OGCI experience, OGDC scales these learnings across a wider network of companies.
Non-industry partners
OGDC works closely with NGOs, civil society organizations, and multilateral institutions to support its 50+ signatory companies. These partnerships strengthen OGDC’s focus on operational decarbonization, methane reduction, and transparent reporting.
Collaborate & Share partners
In collaboration with expert consultants, OGDC builds on existing training programs and enhances its offerings based on feedback from signatories. The Secretariat has structured OGDC training in partnership with Accenture, Carbon Limits, McKinsey, S&P Global Commodity Insights and Worley with clear thematic pillars that signatories at different stages of progress can tap into as needed.