Total is committed to achieving the best possible financial performance while at the same time setting new benchmarks for societal and environmental responsibility.

Sustainable Development
Total's assertive sustainable development policy is based on a set of ambitious goals in the areas of safety, environmental protection, future energy supplies, human resources management and corporate citizenship.
 
Our sustainable development policy is detailed in our Corporate Social Responsibility chapter and in our 2006 Corporate Social Responsibility Report "Sharing our Energies"

Corporate Governance
Total is committed to providing full information about corporate governance issues. In 2003, the Board of Directors updated the corporate governance rules adopted in 1995, to take into account recent developments and recommendations.

Ethics
Within the Group, the Ethics Committee has developed a three-pronged approach, based on information, training and performance assessment. This proactive approach has been fully operational since the beginning of 2003.

Environmental Stewardship
For Total, sustainable development means reducing the environmental footprint of its operations, ensuring that the energy needs of future generations are met and enhancing safety at Group sites.

Safety
Safety is central to Total's businesses. Following the explosion at the AZF plant in Toulouse on September 21, 2001, the Group further strengthened its safety organization and programs.