Respecting Our Stakeholders
We recognize that our operations and performance impact many stakeholders. Our stakeholders trust us with significant responsibility that we honor through consistent engagement, transparency and two-way communication.
Regular interaction with those who both impact and are impacted by our business allows us to listen, educate and deepen those relationships that matter most to our operational conduct.
Stakeholder Engagement Goals
Communication
Listening
Respect & Transparency
Accessibility
Risk Management
Long-Term Relationships
Accountability
Mutual Benefits
| Stakeholder Type | Engagement | Frequency | 2021 Topics of Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academic | Outreach to universities in our operating areas | Ongoing | Emissions reducing technology research, recruiting and internships |
| Business Partners | Certifications | Regular, ongoing | Emissions reducing technology, RSG, e-frac |
| Contractors and Suppliers | Safety and Code of Conduct education, employee engagement, ethics helpline, dedicated chk.com section and portal | Regular and ongoing, ethics helpline 24/7 | COVID-19 response and safety, contract renegotiations, operational and financial performance, workforce training and development |
| Community | Owner Relations team interactions, employee engagement, donation request process, emergency responder trainings | Regular employee engagement, donation reviews three times per year, emergency responder meetings or trainings | Future company partnerships, ongoing operations, COVID-19 response |
| Employees | Town hall and other leadership meetings, HR business partner interactions, trainings, performance management and professional development opportunities, intranet and email communications, ethics helpline | Regular and ongoing, intranet and ethics helpline 24/7 | COVID-19 response and safety, financial performance, A&D activity, workforce training and development, workforce health and safety |
| Government and Regulatory | Meetings, agency interactions, Political Action Committee (PAC) activities, lobbying activities | Regular, ongoing | Climate and emissions, compliance, COVID-19 response, community engagement |
| Industry Peers | Industry forums, trade association meetings and events | Regular, ongoing | COVID-19 response, community engagement, climate and emissions, environmental impact, water management, workforce health and safety, DEI |
| Investors | Annual meeting of shareholders, conferences and road shows, financial reports, Board and Investor Relations team contact, earnings statements and calls, dedicated chk.com section | Regular and ongoing, regular meeting and conference participation, annual meeting of shareholders in May and quarterly earnings communications, website 24/7 | Climate and emissions, Board governance and compensation, DEI, A&D activity |
| Media | Press releases, social media, self-published materials, leadership interviews and phone calls, Media team contact | Ongoing | Climate and emissions, operational changes (A&D activity) |
| Owners | Owner Relations team interactions, employee engagement, ethics helpline, dedicated chk.com section and portal | Regular and ongoing, ethics helpline and websites available 24/7 | Royalty check questions, maintenance and reclamation repairs, operational schedule |
| Special Interest Groups | Memberships and meetings, employee engagement, phone calls and other subject matter expert interactions, ratings and reviews | Regular, ongoing | Climate and environmental disclosures, governance and risk, DEI, human rights |
