Political Contributions

Resolved, that the shareholders of ExxonMobil hereby request that the Company provide a report, updated semi-annually, disclosing ExxonMobil's:

1. Policies and procedures for political contributions and expenditures (both direct and indirect) made with corporate funds.
2. Monetary and non-monetary political contributions and expenditures not deductible under section 162 (e)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code, including but not limited to contributions to or expenditures on behalf of political candidates, political parties, political committees and other political entities organized and operating under 26 USC Sec. 527 of the Internal Revenue Code and any portion of any dues or similar payments made to any tax exempt organization that is used for an expenditure or contribution if made directly by the corporation would not be deductible under section 162 (e)(1)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code. The report shall include the following:

• An accounting of ExxonMobil’s funds that are used for political contributions or expenditures as described above;
• Identification of the person or persons in our company who participated in decisions to make the political contribution or expenditure; and
• The internal guidelines or policies, if any, governing the company's political contributions and expenditures.

The report shall be presented to the board of directors’ audit committee or other relevant oversight committee and posted on the company’s website to reduce costs to shareholders.

Supporting Statement

As long-term shareholders of ExxonMobil, we support transparency and accountability in corporate spending on political activities. These activities include direct and indirect political contributions to candidates, political parties or political organizations; independent expenditures; or electioneering communications on behalf of a federal, state or local candidate.

Disclosure is consistent with public policy and in the best interest of the company and its shareholders.  Absent a system of accountability, company assets can be used for policy objectives that may be inimical to the long-term interests of and may pose risks to our company and its shareholders.

ExxonMobil contributed at least $470,000 and possibly more in corporate funds since the 2002 election cycle. (http://www.politicalaccountability.net/content.asp?contentid=418) However, its payments to trade associations used for political activities are undisclosed and unknown.

Trade Associations engage in political activities that may adversely impact the long-term interests of the company and its shareholders and the company’s reputation. A critical issue is global warming which can have serious consequences for our company. For example, ExxonMobil is a member of the National Association of Manufacturers, which continues to take an outspoken position denying the existence of scientific consensus on global warming and opposing government action. Without disclosure, it is impossible for shareholders to know about payments to trade associations and how they are used by associations for political activities, including those opposing government action on global warming.

Relying on publicly available data does not provide a complete picture of political expenditures. ExxonMobil’s Board and shareholders need complete disclosure to be able to fully evaluate the political use of corporate assets. Thus, we urge your support for this critical governance reform.