Stakeholder engagement

Stakeholder engagement is critical to supporting our governance and sustainability efforts

Sustainability

Our commitment to stakeholders

SLB strives to maintain and grow the trust and confidence of our customers and shareholders as well as all other stakeholders affected by our operations. When we clearly behave in an ethical manner, we enhance our reputation as a partner, employer, and community member.

Stakeholder engagement

By actively listening to stakeholder feedback, we have gained valuable insight that helps us manage sustainability risks; identify new business opportunities; maintain our social license to operate; increase the productivity of our workforce; and align our business processes with local and national priorities, needs, and expectations.

Employees

We engage with our employees through:

Employee engagement surveys
Workplace conditions assessments
Employee resource groups
Mentoring circles
Performance review dialogues
Employee volunteering.

Key outcomes include improvement and action plans, internal policy updates, and communications and upskilling campaigns.

Customers

We engage with our customers through:

Service quality and performance reviews
Customer advisory boards
SLB Digital Forum
Sustainable technology workshops.

Key outcomes include improved partnerships with customers, product and service alignment with key customer goals and refined marketing strategies.

Governments and policy makers

We engage with governments and policy makers through:

Being responsive when sought by governments and policy makers
White papers, insights, and studies.

Key outcomes include providing regulators with access to technical expertise when considering new regulations and furthering SLB's understanding of the scope and applicability of existing regulations.

Suppliers

We engage with our suppliers through:

Supplier Code of Conduct and Working Conditions Requirements
Environmental disclosure, conflict minerals, human rights assurance, and cybersecurity programs
Curated training sessions, webinars, and access to ESG resources
Supplier Innovation Program.

Key outcomes include improved supplier engagement and ESG disclosure maturity, the co-creation of action plans, improved supplier relationships, and the identification and implementation of solutions.

Universities

We engage with universities through:

STEM education and research
Collaborations and partnerships
Internships and career fairs.

Key outcomes include local investment in the countries where we work and live, and regional technology strategies with local impact.

Employee engagement initiatives

Sustainability Special Interest Group (SIG)

With more than 5,000 members, this SIG serves as a hub for environmental, social, and biodiversity concerns.

Energy Transition Technologies SIG

With more than 2,400 members, our Energy Transition Technologies SIG is a driving force behind SLB's net-zero goals. A notable internal event is our annual Energy Transition Week.

Engage to Excel

Each year, we conduct our Engage to Excel survey to gather employee feedback and gain insight into evolving priorities. This global initiative helps us understand and assess employee engagement across multiple areas, including inclusion, leadership and management effectiveness, and performance.

In 2025, 90% of our people participated with overall engagement at 71% while confidence in SLB’s sustainability commitment remains above industry average.

The survey is just the start; each team turns their feedback and results into action plans designed to drive real change. E2E is more than a survey—it’s an important tool in helping to ensure a safe and rewarding work environment where our people can excel.

Networks and memberships

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