As its rivals step back, Chevron stands out by welcoming dialogue on industrywide issues
The oil industry is not exactly the toast of the town these days when it comes to public opinion. Record profits in 2005, spurred partly by hurricanes and rough geopolitical conditions, prompted calls from Congress and average Americans for extra "windfall" taxes on the industry.
While some prominent companies took this as a sign to retreat into their shells, Chevron has taken a different route. Since last summer, ...