Dear Colleagues,

We have just published our 2014 Corporate Sustainability Report, which details our company’s strategy and performance on significant environmental, social and governance programs and initiatives.

Key facts from the report are highlighted below to show our progress in building a sustainable enterprise that makes a positive difference for our stakeholders and the world around us. We hope you will read further so you can share our progress with family, friends and members of the community.

Our 18th annual report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative G3.1 sustainability reporting principles and guidance. For the seventh consecutive year, the report has a self-declared GRI A+ application level that has been third-party assured by ERM Certification and Verification Services.

The full report is posted on our company website at http://www.hess.com/sustainability/sustainabilityreports. If you would like a printed copy, check one of the designated area(s) at your location or email sustainability@hess.com.