2008 Awards and Recognition


Global 100 list

from Corporate Knights Magazine and Innovest for most sustainable international corporations

Best Corporate Governance Practices in North America

IR Global Rankings

Report on Business Corporate Governance

ranked 7th scoring 92 out of 100

GovernanceMetrics International

10 out of 10 for governance disclosure

Canada’s 30 Best Pension and Benefits Plans

from Benefits Canada magazine and Hewitt Associates

Environmental Leadership Award

from Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce for Long Lake Project

Corporate Reporting Award of Excellence

from Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants (CICA) for top financial, governance and sustainability disclosures in oil and gas

Corporate Reporting Award of Excellence

from the CICA for top governance disclosure across all sectors

Oilweek Annual Report Awards

from Oilweek Magazine /ATB Financial for best editorial/graphic design in senior oil and gas

Best Sustainability Report Award

from Oilweek Magazine /ATB Financial for top Sustainability Report overall

World Petroleum Congress President for 3rd term

Randy Gossen — Nexen’s VP, Global Business Relations

Top 100 Best Companies to Work For

from The Sunday Times (UK) Nexen UK division ranked 30th

Eric L. Harvie — Glenbow Award

for continued sponsorship of Glenbow Museum’s education programs

Canadian Event Industry Awards

for ‘Feel the Beat’ employee event

Healthy Living Award

from Government of Scotland for healthy menus on Scott platform