Imperial Oil
Annual Report 2023

Plain-text annual report

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 or ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to Commission file number 0-12014 IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Canada (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 505 Quarry Park Boulevard S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Address of principal executive offices) 98-0017682 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) T2C 5N1 (Postal Code) 1-800-567-3776 (Registrant’s telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: Title of each class None Trading symbol Name of each exchange on which registered None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Shares (without par value) (Title of Class) Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer (as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act). Yes ☑ No ☐ Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Yes ☐ No ☑ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☑ No ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Large accelerated filer ☑ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☐ Smaller reporting company ☐ Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☑ If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐ Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐ Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12 b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Yes ☐ No ☑ As of the last business day of the 2023 second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was Canadian $12,036,565,437 based upon the reported last sale price of such stock on the Toronto Stock Exchange on that date. The number of common shares outstanding, as of February 15, 2024, was 535,836,803. 1 Table PART I Item 1. of contents Business Upstream of reserves Disclosure undeveloped reserves Proved gas Oil production, and Drilling other and Present activities gas Oil exploratory properties, wells, and production and and prices development activities production costs operations and acreage and trading Downstream Supply Transportation Refining Distribution Marketing capital resources Chemical Delivery commitments Human Competition Government regulations The company online staff comments safety disclosures II for Risk factors Unresolved Properties Legal proceedings Mine Market Management’s Quantitative Financial Changes Controls Other information Disclosure Item 1A. Item 1B. Item 1C. Cybersecurity Item 2. Item 3. Item 4. PART Item 5. Item 7. Item 7A. Item 8. Item 9. Item 9A. Item 9B. Item 9C. PART III Item 10. Item 11. Item 12. Item 13. Item 14. PART IV Item 15. Item 16. SIGNATURES Financial section Proxy Exhibits, Form information section stockholder issuer purchases of equity securities financial condition of operations matters and and results registrant’s discussion common and equity, analysis disclosures related of about supplementary data qualitative and disagreements and statements in and procedures and market risk regarding foreign jurisdiction that prevents inspections with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure and corporate governance officers executive Directors, Executive compensation Security Certain Principal of ownership relationships accountant certain and fees related and services beneficial owners transactions, and and management director independence and related stockholder matters financial 10-K summary statement schedules Page 6 6 7 7 8 9 11 13 14 16 16 16 16 16 17 17 18 18 18 19 21 22 31 31 32 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 38 39 40 40 41 42 43 112 All dollar amounts set forth in this report are in Canadian dollars, except where otherwise indicated. Note that numbers may not add due to rounding. 2  Forward-looking statements Statements of future events or conditions in this report, including projections, targets, expectations, estimates, and business plans are forward-looking statements. Similarly, discussion of roadmaps or future plans related to carbon capture, transportation and storage, biofuel, hydrogen, and other future plans to reduce emissions and emission intensity of the company, its affiliates and third parties are dependent on future market factors, such as continued technological progress, policy support and timely rule-making and permitting, and represent forward- looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as believe, anticipate, intend, propose, plan, goal, seek, project, predict, target, estimate, expect, strategy, outlook, schedule, future, continue, likely, may, should, will and similar references to future periods. Forward-looking statements in this report include, but are not limited to, references to estimates, development, timing and recovery of reserves; the improvement of recovery through experimental operations; the development drilling program at Cold Lake; the timing, cost, efficiency and production of the Leming SAGD and Grand Rapids Phase 1 projects at Cold Lake, and associated emissions intensity reductions; the evaluation and pace of the Aspen project; the timing, pace and results from the EBRT field pilot; the continued evaluation of other oil sands leases; future activities with respect to Beaufort Sea licences; the ability for autonomous operations at Kearl to continue capturing productivity improvements, reducing cost and enhancing safety; the impact of the Kearl Boiler Flue Gas heat recovery unit on reducing greenhouse gas emissions; reduced greenhouse gas emissions from LASER technology at Cold Lake; the ability of rail infrastructure to mitigate pipeline capacity constraints; human capital resources strategy and impact; the measures required to comply with environmental regulations; anticipated capital and operating expenditures, including with respect to environmental protection; the structure and effectiveness of the cybersecurity program; continued evaluation of the company’s share purchase program; being well positioned to participate in substantial investments to develop Canadian energy supplies and reduce commodity price risk; the company’s long-term business outlook including demand, supply and energy mix and pathways related to greenhouse gas emissions; the impact of participation in the Pathways alliance; Imperial’s company-wide net-zero goal by 2050 (Scope 1 and 2) and the company’s greenhouse gas emissions intensity goal for 2030 for its oil sands operations; the extent of ongoing effects of global events affecting supply and demand, including inflation, and the company’s ability to mitigate cost impacts in all price environments; upstream focus on optimization within existing assets, cost reduction opportunities and productivity enhancements; the ability of the company’s current investment strategy of value and select volume growth to deliver robust returns and support long term growth; continued evaluation of opportunities such as rail shipments and pace of the Aspen project; segment growth, competitive strategies and benefits from an integrated business model; the impact of Downstream strategies and competitive position; the timing, production and emissions reductions from the renewable diesel facility at Strathcona; potential impacts from environmental risks, carbon policy, climate related regulations and biofuels mandates; Chemical competitive position and the benefits from integration with the Sarnia refinery and relationship with ExxonMobil; capital structure and financial strength as a competitive advantage, for risk mitigation and meeting funding requirements; expected full year capital expenditures of about $1.7 billion for 2024; earnings sensitivities; risks associated with use of derivative instruments; the impact of any pending litigation, accounting standards and unrecognized tax benefits; the effectiveness of the company’s compensation plan in long term performance and mitigating risk; standardized measures of discounted future cash flows; the effectiveness of the company's corporate governance practices, including with respect to risk management and oversight; and the progress and impact of various initiatives including with E3 Lithium and using renewable diesel at Kearl. Forward-looking statements are based on the company’s current expectations, estimates, projections and assumptions at the time the statements are made. Actual future financial and operating results, including expectations and assumptions concerning future energy demand, supply and mix; commodity prices and foreign exchange rates; production rates, growth and mix across various assets; production life, resource recoveries and reservoir performance; project plans, timing, costs, technical evaluations and capacities, and the company’s ability to effectively execute on these plans and operate its assets, including its investment in the renewable diesel complex at Strathcona, the Leming, Grand Rapids and LASER projects at Cold Lake, and autonomous operations at Kearl; the adoption and impact of new facilities or technologies on reductions to GHG emissions intensity, including technologies using solvents to replace energy intensive steam at Cold Lake, the EBRT project, boiler flue gas technology at Kearl, Strathcona renewable diesel, carbon capture and storage including in connection with hydrogen for the renewable diesel project, recovery technologies and efficiency projects, and any changes in the scope, terms, or costs of such projects; that any required support from policymakers and other stakeholders for various new technologies such as carbon capture and storage will be provided; for renewable diesel, the availability and cost of locally-sourced and grown feedstock and the supply of renewable diesel to British Columbia in connection with its low-carbon fuel legislation; the amount and timing of emissions reductions, including the impact of lower carbon fuels; performance of third party service providers; 3  receipt of regulatory and third party approvals in a timely manner, especially with respect to large scale emissions reduction projects; applicable laws and government policies, including with respect to climate change, GHG emissions reductions and low carbon fuels; refinery utilization and product sales; the ability to offset any ongoing inflationary pressures; cash generation, financing sources and capital structure, such as dividends and shareholder returns, including the timing and amounts of share repurchases; progression of COVID-19 and its impacts on Imperial’s ability to operate its assets; capital and environmental expenditures; the capture of efficiencies within and between business lines and the ability to maintain near-term cost reductions as ongoing efficiencies; and general market conditions could differ materially depending on a number of factors. These factors include global, regional or local changes in supply and demand for oil, natural gas, petroleum and petrochemical products, feedstocks and other market factors, economic conditions and seasonal fluctuations and resulting demand, price, differential and margin impacts; political or regulatory events, including changes in law or government policy, applicable royalty rates, and tax laws including taxes on share repurchases; environmental regulation, including climate change and greenhouse gas regulation and changes to such regulation; environmental risks inherent in oil and gas activities; government policies supporting lower carbon investment opportunities; failure, delay or uncertainty regarding supportive policy and market development for the adoption of emerging lower-emission energy technologies and other technologies that support emissions reductions; the receipt, in a timely manner, of regulatory and third-party approvals, including for new technologies that will help the company meet its lower emissions goals; third-party opposition to company and service provider operations, projects and infrastructure; availability and allocation of capital; availability and performance of third-party service providers; unanticipated technical or operational difficulties; management effectiveness and disaster response preparedness; project management and schedules and timely completion of projects; transportation for accessing markets; commercial negotiations; unexpected technological developments; the results of research programs and new technologies, the ability to bring new technologies to commercial scale on a cost-competitive basis, and the competitiveness of alternative energy and other emission reduction technologies; reservoir analysis and performance; the ability to develop or acquire additional reserves; operational hazards and risks; cybersecurity incidents; currency exchange rates; the occurrence, pace, rate of recovery and effects of public health crises, including the responses from governments; general economic conditions, including inflation and the occurrence and duration of economic recessions or downturns; and other factors discussed in "Item 1A Risk factors" and "Item 7 Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations" in this annual report on Form 10-K. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some that are similar to other oil and gas companies and some that are unique to Imperial Oil Limited. Imperial’s actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by its forward-looking statements and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them. Imperial undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained herein, except as required by applicable law. Forward-looking and other statements regarding Imperial's environmental, social and other sustainability efforts and aspirations are not an indication that these statements are material to investors or require disclosure in the company's filings with securities regulators. In addition, historical, current and forward-looking environmental, social and sustainability-related statements may be based on standards for measuring progress that are still developing, internal controls and processes that continue to evolve, and assumptions that are subject to change in the future, including future rule-making. Energy demand models are forward-looking by nature and aim to replicate system dynamics of the global energy system, requiring simplifications. The reference to any scenario in this report, including any potential net- zero scenarios, does not imply Imperial views any particular scenario as likely to occur. In addition, energy demand scenarios require assumptions on a variety of parameters. As such, the outcome of any given scenario using an energy demand model comes with a high degree of uncertainty. Third-party scenarios discussed in this report reflect the modeling assumptions and outputs of their respective authors, not Imperial, and their use by Imperial is not an endorsement by the company of their underlying assumptions, likelihood or probability. Investment decisions are made on the basis of Imperial’s separate planning process. Any use of the modeling of a third-party organization within this report does not constitute or imply an endorsement by Imperial of any or all of the positions or activities of such organization. Actions needed to advance the company’s 2030 greenhouse gas emission-reductions plans are incorporated into its medium-term business plans, which are updated annually. The reference case for planning beyond 2030 is based on the ExxonMobil’s Global Outlook (the Outlook) research and publication. The Outlook is reflective of the existing global policy environment and an assumption of increasing policy stringency and technology improvement to 2050. However, the Outlook does not attempt to project the degree of required future policy and 4  technology advancement and deployment for the world or the company, to meet net zero by 2050. As future policies and technology advancements emerge, they will be incorporated into the Outlook, and the Company’s business plans will be updated accordingly. References to projects or opportunities may not reflect investment decisions made by the company. Individual projects or opportunities may advance based on a number of factors, including availability of supportive policy, permitting, technological advancement for cost-effective abatement, insights from the company planning process, and alignment with partners and other stakeholders. Capital investment guidance in lower-emission investments is based on our corporate plan; however, actual investment levels will be subject to the availability of the opportunity set, public policy support, and focused on returns. The term “project” as used in this report can refer to a variety of different activities and does not necessarily have the same meaning as in any government payment transparency reports. 5 Item 1. Business PART I Imperial Oil Limited was incorporated under the laws of Canada in 1880 and was continued under the Canada Business Corporations Act (the "CBCA") by certificate of continuance dated April 24, 1978. The head and principal office of the company is located at 505 Quarry Park Boulevard S.E., Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2C 5N1. Exxon Mobil Corporation ("ExxonMobil") owns approximately 69.6 percent of the outstanding shares of the company. In this report, unless the context otherwise indicates, reference to the "company" or "Imperial" includes Imperial Oil Limited and its subsidiaries, and reference to ExxonMobil includes Exxon Mobil Corporation and its affiliates, as appropriate. The company is one of Canada’s largest integrated oil companies. It is active in all phases of the petroleum industry in Canada, including the exploration for, and production and sale of, crude oil and natural gas. In Canada, it is a major producer of crude oil, the largest petroleum refiner, a leading marketer of petroleum products, and a major producer of petrochemicals. The company also pursues lower-emission business opportunities including carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and lower-emission fuels. The company’s operations are conducted in three main segments: Upstream, Downstream and Chemical. Upstream operations include the exploration for, and production of, crude oil, natural gas, synthetic crude oil and bitumen. Downstream operations consist of the transportation and refining of crude oil, blending of refined products and the distribution and marketing of those products. Chemical operations consist of the manufacturing and marketing of various petrochemicals. Operating data and financial information about the company’s business segments are contained in this report under the following: "Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations" and the "Financial section" under note 2 to the consolidated financial statements: "Business segments". 6  Upstream Disclosure of reserves Summary of oil and gas reserves at year-end The table below summarizes the net proved reserves for the company, as at December 31, 2023, as detailed in the "Supplemental information on oil and gas exploration and production activities" in the "Financial section" of this report. All of the company’s reported reserves are located in Canada. The company has reported proved reserves based on the average of the first-day-of-the-month price for each month during the last 12-month period ended December 31. Natural gas is converted to an oil-equivalent basis at six million cubic feet per one thousand barrels. No major discovery or other favourable or adverse event has occurred since December 31, 2023 that would cause a significant change in the estimated proved reserves as of that date. Liquids (a) Natural gas millions of barrels billions of cubic feet — — — 53 8 61 Synthetic crude oil millions of barrels 242 112 354 Total oil-equivalent basis millions of barrels 1,957 218 2,175 Bitumen millions of barrels 1,706 105 1,811 Net proved reserves: Developed Undeveloped Total net proved (a) Liquids include crude oil, condensate and natural gas liquids (NGLs). NGL proved reserves are not material and are therefore included under liquids. The estimation of proved reserve volumes, which is based on the requirement of reasonable certainty, is an ongoing process based on rigorous technical evaluations, commercial and market assessments, detailed analysis of well information such as flow rates and reservoir pressures, and development and production costs, and other factors. Furthermore, the company only records proved reserves for projects which have received significant funding commitments by management made toward the development of the reserves. Although the company is reasonably certain that proved reserves will be produced, the timing and amount recovered can be affected by a number of factors, including completion and optimization of development projects, reservoir performance, regulatory approvals, government policies, consumer preferences, changes in the amount and timing of capital investments, royalty frameworks and significant changes in oil and gas price levels. In addition, proved reserves could be affected by an extended period of low prices which could reduce the level of the company’s capital spending and also impact its partners’ capacity to fund their share of joint projects. Technologies used in establishing proved reserves estimates Imperial’s proved reserves in 2023 were based on estimates generated through the integration of available and appropriate geological, engineering and production data, utilizing well established technologies that have been demonstrated in the field to yield repeatable and consistent results. Data used in these integrated assessments included information obtained directly from the subsurface via wellbores, such as well logs, reservoir core samples, fluid samples, static and dynamic pressure information, production test data, and surveillance and performance information. The data utilized also included subsurface information obtained through indirect measurements, including seismic data, calibrated with available well control information. The tools used to interpret the data included seismic processing software, reservoir modeling and simulation software, and data analysis packages. In some circumstances, where appropriate analog reservoirs were available, reservoir parameters from these analogs were used to increase the quality of and confidence in the reserves estimates. 7  Preparation of reserves estimates Imperial has a dedicated reserves management group that is separate from the base operating organization. Primary responsibilities of this group include oversight of the reserves estimation process for compliance with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules and regulations, review of annual changes in reserves estimates and the reporting of the company’s proved reserves. This group also maintains the official reserves estimates for Imperial’s proved reserves. In addition, this group provides training to personnel involved in the reserve estimation and reporting processes within Imperial. The reserves management group maintains a central database containing the company’s official reserves estimates. Appropriate controls, including limitations on database access and update capabilities, are in place to ensure data integrity within this central database. An annual review of the system’s controls is performed by internal audit. Key components of the reserves estimation process include technical evaluations, commercial and market assessments, analysis of well and field performance, and long-standing approval guidelines. No changes may be made to reserves estimates in the central database, including the addition of any new initial reserves estimates or subsequent revisions, unless those changes have been thoroughly reviewed and evaluated by duly authorized personnel within the base operating organization. In addition, changes to reserves estimates that exceed certain thresholds require further review and endorsement by the operating organization and the reserves management group, culminating in reviews with and approval by senior management and the company’s board of directors. The internal qualified reserves evaluator is a professional geoscientist registered in Alberta, Canada and has 21 years of petroleum industry experience, including 12 years of reserves related experience. The position provides leadership to the internal reserves management group and is responsible for filing a reserves report with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities. The company’s internal reserves evaluation staff consists of 18 persons with an average of 14 years of relevant technical experience in evaluating reserves, of whom 17 persons are qualified reserves evaluators for purposes of Canadian securities regulatory requirements. The company’s internal reserves evaluation management team is made up of 15 persons with an average of 9 years of relevant experience in evaluating and managing the evaluation of reserves. Proved undeveloped reserves As at December 31, 2023, approximately 10 percent of the company’s proved reserves were proved undeveloped reflecting volumes of 218 million oil-equivalent barrels. Proved undeveloped reserves are associated with Syncrude, Kearl and Cold Lake. This compared to 240 million oil-equivalent barrels of proved undeveloped reserves reported at the end of 2022. The decrease of 22 million oil-equivalent barrels of proved undeveloped reserves is mainly attributed to the migration of Cold Lake proved undeveloped reserves to proved developed reserves following infill development drilling and the start-up of the Grand Rapids Phase 1 project. As at December 31, 2023 there were no proved undeveloped reserves that have remained undeveloped for five years or more. One of the company’s requirements to report resources as proved reserves is that management has made significant funding commitments towards the development of the reserves. The company has a disciplined investment strategy and many major fields require a long lead-time in order to be developed. The company made investments of about $391 million during the year to progress the development of proved undeveloped reserves at Cold Lake, Kearl and Syncrude. These investments represented about 35 percent of the $1,108 million in total reported Upstream capital and exploration expenditures. 8  Oil and gas production, production prices and production costs Reference is made to the portion of the "Financial section" entitled "Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations" of this report for a narrative discussion on the material changes. Average daily production of oil The company’s average daily oil production by final products sold during the three years ended December 31, 2023 was as follows. All reported production volumes were from Canada. thousands of barrels per day (a) 2023 2022 2021 Bitumen: Kearl: Cold Lake: Total bitumen: Synthetic crude oil (d): Liquids (e): Total: - gross (b) - net (c) - gross (b) - net (c) - gross (b) - net (c) - gross (b) - net (c) - gross (b) - net (c) - gross (b) - net (c) 191 177 135 106 326 283 76 67 5 5 407 355 172 157 144 106 316 263 77 63 9 9 402 335 186 178 140 114 326 292 71 62 11 10 408 364 (a) Volume per day metrics are calculated by dividing the volume for the period by the number of calendar days in the period. (b) Gross production is the company’s share of production (excluding purchases) before deduction of the mineral owners’ or governments’ share or both. (c) Net production is gross production less the mineral owners’ or governments’ share or both. (d) The company’s synthetic crude oil production volumes were from the company’s share of production volumes in the Syncrude joint venture and include immaterial amounts of bitumen and other products exported to the operator's facilities using an existing interconnect pipeline. (e) Liquids include crude oil, condensate and NGLs. Average daily production and production available for sale of natural gas The company’s average daily production and production available for sale of natural gas during the three years ended December 31, 2023 are set forth below. All reported production volumes were from Canada and are calculated at a pressure base of 14.73 pounds per square inch absolute at 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Reference is made to the portion of the "Financial section" entitled "Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations" of this report for a narrative discussion on the material changes. millions of cubic feet per day (a) Gross production (b) (c) Net production (c) (d) (e) Net production available for sale (f) 2023 2022 33 32 11 85 83 50 2021 120 115 81 (a) Volume per day metrics are calculated by dividing the volume for the period by the number of calendar days in the period. (b) Gross production is the company’s share of production (excluding purchases) before deduction of the mineral owners’ or governments’ share or both. (c) Production of natural gas includes amounts used for internal consumption with the exception of the amounts reinjected. (d) Net production is gross production less the mineral owners’ or governments’ share or both. (e) Net production reported in the above table is consistent with production quantities in the net proved reserves disclosure. (f) Includes sales of the company’s share of net production and excludes amounts used for internal consumption. 9  Total average daily oil-equivalent basis production The company’s total average daily production expressed in an oil-equivalent basis is set forth below, with natural gas converted to an oil-equivalent basis at six million cubic feet per one thousand barrels. thousands of barrels per day (a) Total production oil-equivalent basis: – gross (b) – net (c) 2023 2022 2021 413 360 416 349 428 383 (a) Volume per day metrics are calculated by dividing the volume for the period by the number of calendar days in the period. (b) Gross production is the company’s share of production (excluding purchases) before deduction of the mineral owners’ or governments’ share or both. (c) Net production is gross production less the mineral owners’ or governments’ share or both. Average unit sales price The company’s average unit sales price and average unit production costs by product type for the three years ended December 31, 2023 were as follows. Canadian dollars per barrel Bitumen Synthetic crude oil Liquids (a) Canadian dollars per thousand cubic feet Natural gas (a) Liquids include crude oil, condensate and NGLs. 2023 67.42 105.57 59.30 2022 84.67 125.46 93.77 2021 57.91 81.61 59.41 2.58 5.69 3.83 In 2023, Imperial's average Canadian dollar realization for bitumen decreased generally in line with Western Canada Select (WCS). The company's average Canadian dollar realizations for synthetic crude oil decreased generally in line with West Texas Intermediate (WTI), adjusted for changes in exchange rates and transportation costs and reflect a premium over WTI driven by supply and demand. In 2022, Imperial’s average Canadian dollar realization for bitumen increased generally in line with Western Canada Select (WCS). The company’s average Canadian dollar realizations for synthetic crude oil increased generally in line with West Texas Intermediate (WTI), adjusted for changes in exchange rates and transportation costs and reflect a premium over WTI driven by supply and demand. Average unit production costs Canadian dollars per barrel Bitumen Synthetic crude oil Total oil-equivalent basis (a) (a) Includes liquids, bitumen, synthetic crude oil and natural gas. 2023 32.41 62.57 38.51 2022 39.05 68.00 44.02 2021 29.06 61.97 34.32 In 2023, bitumen unit production costs decreased, primarily driven by lower energy costs and higher Kearl production due to improved reliability, plant capacity utilization, and mine equipment productivity. In 2023, synthetic crude oil unit production costs decreased, primarily driven by higher net production. In 2022, bitumen unit production costs increased, primarily driven by higher energy costs. In 2022, synthetic crude oil unit production costs increased, primarily driven by higher energy costs. 10 Drilling and other exploratory and development activities The company has been involved in the exploration for and development of crude oil and natural gas in Canada only. Wells drilled The following table sets forth the net exploratory and development wells that were drilled or participated in by the company during the three years ended December 31, 2023. wells Net productive exploratory Net dry exploratory Net productive development Net dry development Total 2023 2022 2021 — — 32 — 32 — — 24 — 24 — — 13 — 13 In 2023, wells drilled to add productive capacity include 32 development wells at Cold Lake. In 2022, wells drilled to add productive capacity include 24 development wells at Cold Lake. Wells drilling At December 31, 2023, the company was drilling the following development wells to add productive capacity at Cold Lake. All wells were located in Canada. Wells Total 2023 Gross 11 Net 11 Exploratory and development activities regarding oil and gas resources Cold Lake To maintain production at Cold Lake, capital expenditures for additional production wells and associated facilities are required periodically. In 2023, additional wells were drilled on existing phases, as well as development drilling to add productive capacity. In 2024, a development drilling program is planned within the approved development area to add productive capacity. Additionally, in 2022, the company approved the budget for the Leming Steam-Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) project that will re-develop the original pilot area of the Cold Lake field, with development activities having commenced in 2023 and start-up planned in 2025. In August 2018, Imperial received regulatory approval from the Alberta Energy Regulator for an expansion project at Cold Lake to develop the Grand Rapids interval using Solvent Assisted - Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SA-SAGD) technology, capable of producing 50,000 barrels per day before royalties. The company is developing the Grand Rapids reservoir through capital-efficient investments that make use of available steam capacity from existing plants, with the initial phase of Grand Rapids development planned as an extension from the Nabiye plant. In April 2022, the Grand Rapids Phase 1 (GRP1) project was approved by the company's board with a forecasted average production of 15,000 barrels per day before royalties. The initial steam injection phase started in December 2023 and is expected to last until the end of the first quarter of 2024, with production ramping up over the following months. The company also conducts experimental pilot operations to improve recovery of bitumen from wells by means of new drilling, production or recovery techniques. 11  Aspen and other in-situ oil sands activities In October 2018, the company received regulatory approval for the Aspen SA-SAGD project from the Alberta Energy Regulator. Development was proposed to occur in two phases, each producing about 75,000 barrels per day, before royalties. The first phase of the project was approved by the company’s board, and appropriated for $2.6 billion. Construction began late in the fourth quarter of 2018. In March 2019, the company slowed the pace of development given market uncertainty stemming from the Government of Alberta’s temporary mandatory production curtailment regulations and other industry competitiveness challenges. Although the Government of Alberta repealed the regulatory authority for imposing temporary production curtailments at the end of 2021, major investment remains on hold due to continued market uncertainty. Aspen’s project pace will continue to be evaluated and remains an important opportunity for Imperial. The Enhanced Bitumen Recovery Technology (EBRT) field pilot on the Aspen lease received funding approval in 2023, with development work underway for pilot startup by 2027. The pilot will test technology that has the potential to deliver higher bitumen production rates and lower greenhouse gas emissions as compared to industry average SAGD operations. Work progresses on technical and technology evaluations to support potential Clarke Creek, Corner, Clyden and Chard in-situ development regulatory applications. The company also has interests in other oil sands leases in the Athabasca region of northern Alberta. Evaluation wells completed on these leased areas established the presence of bitumen. The company continues to evaluate these leases to determine their potential for future development. Beaufort Sea The company holds a 25 percent interest in two exploration licences in the Beaufort Sea. In 2016, the Federal Government of Canada declared Arctic waters off limits to new offshore oil and gas licences for five years subject to review at the end of that period. Existing licences were not impacted. In June 2019, the Federal Government approved selective changes to the Canada Petroleum Resources Act to prohibit and freeze the existing licences. In 2023, the Western Arctic - Tariuq (Offshore) Accord was signed and prohibition was extended to December 31, 2028. The Federal Government plans to co-develop a climate and marine science- based review of the moratorium. The company continues to hold the licences while maintaining community engagement and participation in the process. Exploratory and development activities regarding oil and gas resources extracted by mining methods The company continues to evaluate other undeveloped, mineable oil sands acreage in the Athabasca region. 12  Present activities Review of principal ongoing activities Kearl Kearl is a joint venture established to recover shallow deposits of oil sands using open-pit mining methods to extract the crude bitumen, which is processed through extraction and froth treatment trains. The company holds a 70.96 percent participating interest in the joint venture and ExxonMobil Canada Properties holds the other 29.04 percent. The product, a blend of bitumen and diluent, is typically shipped to the company’s refineries, Exxon Mobil Corporation refineries and to other third parties. Diluent is natural gas condensate or other light hydrocarbons added to the crude bitumen to facilitate transportation by pipeline and rail. During 2023, the company’s share of Kearl’s net bitumen production was about 177,000 barrels per day and gross production was about 191,000 barrels per day. Total gross production for Kearl was about 270,000 barrels per day (191,000 barrels Imperial’s share), up 28,000 barrels per day (19,000 barrels Imperial's share) compared to 2022, as a result of improved reliability, plant capacity utilization, and mine equipment productivity. In 2023, Kearl completed its multiyear program to convert its 81 haul trucks to autonomous operation. Imperial is now one of the largest autonomous mine fleet operators in the world and continues to capture productivity improvements while also reducing costs and further enhancing operational safety. In 2023, the company successfully completed its multiyear program to install six Boiler Flue Gas units. This technology recovers waste heat from a boiler’s combustion exhaust to preheat process water and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Cold Lake Cold Lake is an in-situ heavy oil bitumen operation. The product, a blend of bitumen and diluent, is typically shipped to the company’s refineries, Exxon Mobil Corporation refineries and to other third parties. In 2023, net bitumen production at Cold Lake was about 106,000 barrels per day. The gross production was about 135,000 barrels per day, which is a decrease of about 9,000 barrels per day compared to 2022. Cold Lake continues to utilize its commercial application of Liquid Addition to Steam for Enhanced Recovery (LASER), with the technology now being applied to approximately 15 percent of production, resulting in reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional Cyclic Steam Stimulation (CSS) technology. Grand Rapids Phase 1 (GRP1) will be the first SA-SAGD project in the industry and is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by up to 40 percent compared to existing CSS technology. The initial steam injection phase started in December 2023 and is expected to last until the end of the first quarter of 2024, with production ramping up over the following months. Syncrude Syncrude is a joint venture established to recover shallow deposits of oil sands using open-pit mining methods to extract crude bitumen, and then upgrade it to produce a high-quality, light (32 degrees API), sweet, synthetic crude oil. The company holds a 25 percent participating interest in the joint venture. The produced synthetic crude oil is typically shipped to the company’s refineries, Exxon Mobil Corporation refineries and to other third parties. In 2023, the company’s share of Syncrude’s net production was about 67,000 barrels per day. The gross production was about 76,000 barrels per day, which is a decrease of about 1,000 barrels per day compared to 2022. The Province of Alberta, in its capacity as lessor of Kearl, Cold Lake, and Syncrude oil sands leases, is entitled to a royalty on production. Royalties are subject to the oil sands royalty regulations which are based upon a sliding scale determined largely by the price of crude oil. 13 Oil and gas properties, wells, operations and acreage Production wells The company’s production of liquids, bitumen and natural gas is derived from wells located exclusively in Canada. The total number of wells capable of production, in which the company had interests at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, is disclosed in the following table. The statistics in the table are determined in part from information received from other operators. The total number of wells decreased in 2023 primarily due to the shut-in of multiple non-economical wells. wells Total (c) Year ended December 31, 2023 Year ended December 31, 2022 Crude oil Natural gas Crude oil Natural gas Gross (a) Net (b) Gross (a) Net (b) Gross (a) Net (b) Gross (a) Net (b) 4,084 4,080 2,411 770 4,277 4,264 2,419 774 (a) Gross wells are wells in which the company owns a working interest. (b) Net wells are the sum of the fractional working interest owned by the company in gross wells, rounded to the nearest whole number. (c) Multiple completion wells are permanently equipped to produce separately from two or more distinctly different geological formations. At year-end 2023, the company had an interest in 12 gross wells with multiple completions (2022 - 12 gross wells). Land holdings At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the company held the following oil and gas rights, and bitumen and synthetic crude oil leases, all of which are located in Canada, specifically in the western provinces, in the Canada lands and in the Atlantic offshore. thousands of acres Western provinces (a): Liquids and gas - gross (b) Bitumen - net (c) - gross (b) - net (c) Synthetic crude oil - gross (b) - net (c) Canada lands (d): Liquids and gas - gross (b) - net (c) Atlantic offshore: Liquids and gas - gross (b) Total (e): - net (c) - gross (b) - net (c) Developed Undeveloped Total 2023 2022 2023 2022 2023 2022 422 253 196 182 119 30 441 260 196 182 119 30 185 135 584 255 100 25 185 135 584 255 100 25 607 388 780 437 219 55 626 395 780 437 219 55 2 2 2 2 1,803 1,803 1,805 1,805 496 495 498 497 65 6 804 473 65 146 146 211 6 22 22 28 211 28 823 2,818 2,818 3,622 3,641 480 933 932 1,406 1,412 (a) Western provinces include British Columbia and Alberta. (b) Gross acres include the interests of others. (c) Net acres exclude the interests of others. (d) Canada lands include the Arctic Islands, Beaufort Sea / Mackenzie Delta, and other Northwest Territories. (e) Certain land holdings are subject to modification under agreements whereby others may earn interests in the company’s holdings by performing certain exploratory work (farm-out) and whereby the company may earn interests in others’ holdings by performing certain exploratory work (farm-in). 14  Western provinces The company’s bitumen leases include about 161,000 net acres of oil sands leases near Cold Lake and an area of about 34,000 net acres at Kearl. The company also has about 68,000 net acres of undeveloped, mineable oil sands acreage in the Athabasca region. In addition, the company has interests in other bitumen oil sands leases in the Athabasca areas totalling about 173,000 net acres, which include about 62,000 net acres of oil sands leases in the Clyden area, about 34,000 net acres of oil sands leases in the Aspen area, about 30,000 net acres of oil sands leases in the Corner area, about 29,000 net acres in the Clarke Creek area and about 18,000 net acres in the Chard area. The 173,000 net acres are suitable for in-situ recovery techniques. The company’s share of Syncrude joint venture leases covering about 55,000 net acres accounts for the entire synthetic crude oil acreage. Oil sands leases have an exploration period of 15 years and are continued beyond that point by payment of escalating rentals or by production. The majority of the acreage in Cold Lake, Kearl and Syncrude is continued by production. The company holds interests in an additional 388,000 net acres of developed and undeveloped land in the western provinces related to crude oil and natural gas. Crude oil and natural gas leases and licences from the western provinces have exploration periods ranging from 2 to 15 years and are continued beyond that point by proven production capability. Canada lands Land holdings in Canada lands primarily include exploration licence (EL) acreage in the Beaufort Sea of about 252,000 net acres and significant discovery licence (SDL) acreage in the Mackenzie Delta and Beaufort Sea areas of about 183,000 net acres. Exploration licences on Canada lands have a finite term. If a significant discovery is made, a SDL may be granted that holds the acreage under the SDL indefinitely, subject to certain conditions. The company’s net acreage in Canada lands is either continued by production or held through ELs and SDLs. Atlantic offshore Exploration licences on Atlantic offshore have a finite term. The Atlantic offshore acreage is continued by production licences or held by SDLs. 15 Downstream Supply and trading The company supplements its own production of crude oil, condensate and petroleum products with substantial purchases from a number of other sources at negotiated market prices, in addition to undertaking trading activities. Purchases and sales are made under both spot and term contracts from domestic and foreign sources, including ExxonMobil. Transportation The company currently transports its crude oil production and third-party crude oil required to supply refineries by contracted pipelines, common carrier pipelines and rail. The company has rail infrastructure to mitigate pipeline capacity constraints. Refining The company owns and operates three refineries, which process predominantly Canadian crude oil. The company purchases finished products to supplement its refinery production. The approximate average daily volumes of refinery throughput and utilization during the three years ended December 31, 2023, and the daily rated capacities of the refineries as at December 31, 2023, were as follows. Refinery throughput (a) Rated capacities (b) Year ended December 31 at December 31 thousands of barrels per day 2023 2022 2021 Strathcona, Alberta Sarnia, Ontario Nanticoke, Ontario Total Utilization of refinery capacity (percent) 186 110 111 407 94 195 113 110 418 98 172 106 101 379 89 2023 197 123 113 433 (a) Refinery throughput is the volume of crude oil and feedstocks that is processed in the refinery atmospheric distillation units. (b) Refining capacity data is based on 100 percent of rated refinery process unit stream-day capacities to process inputs to atmospheric distillation units under normal operating conditions, less the impact of shutdowns for regular repair and maintenance activities, averaged over an extended period of time. 2023 Lower refinery throughput in 2023 primarily reflects the impact of planned turnaround activities at Strathcona and Sarnia refineries. 2022 Improved refinery throughput in 2022 was primarily driven by increased demand and reduced turnaround activity. Distribution The company maintains a nationwide distribution system to move petroleum products to market by pipeline, tanker, rail and road transport. The company owns and operates fuel terminals across the country, as well as natural gas liquids and products pipelines in Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario and has interests in the capital stock of two products pipeline companies. 16  Marketing The company markets petroleum products throughout Canada under well-known brand names, most notably Esso and Mobil, to all types of customers. The company supplies petroleum products through Esso and Mobil-branded sites and independent marketers. At the end of 2023, there were about 2,500 sites operating under a branded wholesaler model, in alignment with Esso and Mobil brand standards, whereby the company supplies fuel to independent third parties. The company also sells petroleum products, including fuel, asphalt and lubricants, to large industrial and transportation customers, independent marketers, resellers, as well as other refiners. The company serves agriculture, residential heating and commercial markets through branded fuel and lubricant resellers. The approximate daily volumes of net petroleum products (excluding purchases / sales contracts with the same counterparty) sold during the three years ended December 31, 2023, are set out in the following table. thousands of barrels per day Gasolines Heating, diesel and jet fuels Lube oils and other products Heavy fuel oils Net petroleum product sales 2023 2022 2021 228 176 43 24 471 229 176 47 23 475 224 160 45 27 456 In 2023, lower petroleum product sales were primarily driven by lower wholesale customer volume. In 2022, improved petroleum product sales primarily reflects increased demand. Chemical The company’s Chemical operations manufacture and market benzene, aromatic and aliphatic solvents, plasticizer intermediates, polyethylene resin, and markets refinery grade propylene. Its petrochemical and polyethylene manufacturing operations are located in Sarnia, Ontario, adjacent to the company’s petroleum refinery. The company’s total petrochemical sales volumes during the three years ended December 31, 2023, were as follows. thousands of tonnes Total petrochemical sales 2023 820 2022 842 2021 831 In 2023, sales volumes decreased primarily due to planned maintenance activities. In 2022, sales volumes increased primarily due to higher sales of propylene and polyethylene, partially offset by lower intermediates. 17  Delivery commitments The company has no material commitments to provide a fixed and determinable quantity of oil or gas under existing contracts and agreements. Human capital resources Imperial operates in a complex, competitive and changing business environment where decisions and risks play out over time horizons that are often decades in length. This long-term orientation underpins the company’s philosophy on talent development. Talent development begins with recruiting exceptional candidates and continues with individually planned experiences and training designed to facilitate broad development and a deep understanding of the company's business across the business cycle. The company’s compensation is market competitive, long-term oriented, and highly differentiated by individual performance. In addition, benefits and workplace programs support the company’s talent management approach, and are designed to attract and retain employees for a long-term career. Overall, this multifaceted approach has resulted in strong employee retention. Imperial views diversity as an opportunity. The company encourages and respects diversity of thought, ideas, and perspective in its workforce. The company considers diversity through all stages of employment including recruitment, training and development of its employees. The company’s goal is to reflect the mix and diversity of the communities where it operates, and it continues to focus on diverse representation at all levels of the organization. The number of regular employees was about 5,300 at the end of 2023 (2022 - 5,300, 2021 - 5,400). Regular employees are defined as active executive, management, professional, technical, administrative, and wage employees who work full-time or part-time for the company and are covered by the company’s benefit plans and programs. Competition The Canadian energy and petrochemical industries are highly competitive. Competition exists in the search for and development of new sources of supply, the construction and operation of crude oil, natural gas and refined products pipelines and facilities and the refining, distribution and marketing of petroleum products and chemicals. The energy and petrochemical industries also compete with other industries in supplying the energy, fuel and chemical needs of both industrial and individual consumers. Certain industry participants, including Imperial, are expanding investments in lower-emission energy and emission-reduction services and technologies. 18  Government regulations Petroleum, natural gas and oil sands rights Most of the company’s petroleum, natural gas and oil sands rights were acquired from governments, either federal or provincial. These rights, in the form of leases or licences, are generally acquired for cash or work commitments. A lease or licence entitles the holder to explore for petroleum, natural gas and / or oil sands on the leased lands for a specified period. In western provinces, the lease holder can produce the petroleum or natural gas discovered on the leased lands and retains the rights based on continued production. Oil sands leases are retained by meeting the minimum level of evaluation, payment of rentals, or by production. The holder of a licence relating to Canada lands and the Atlantic offshore can apply for a SDL if a discovery is made. If granted, the SDL holds the lands indefinitely subject to certain conditions. The holder may then apply for a production licence in order to produce petroleum or natural gas from the licenced land. Project approval Approvals and licences from relevant provincial or federal governmental or regulatory bodies are required for the company to carry out, or make modifications to, its oil and gas activities. The project approval process for major projects can involve, among other things, environmental assessments (including relevant mitigation measures), stakeholder and Indigenous consultation and input regarding project concerns, and public hearings. Approval may be subject to various conditions and commitments arising through these processes. Approval of large energy projects may be impacted by the environmental assessment framework under Canada's Impact Assessment Act (IAA). The IAA includes broader consideration for social, health, and gender- based impacts, the impact on Canada’s climate change commitments (including a requirement under the Strategic Assessment for Climate Change to provide a credible plan for the project to deliver net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050), reliance on strategic and regional assessments and adjusted regulatory review timelines. In October 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the new federal assessment scheme was unconstitutional in part. Legislative and regulatory amendments have yet to be made to address this decision. The impact of this legislation and its expected amendments is not fully apparent, but it may impact the cost, manner, duration and ability to advance large energy projects and project expansions. Environmental protection The company regards protecting the environment in connection with its various operations as a priority. The company is subject to extensive environmental regulations in Canada that apply to all phases of exploration, development, operation, and final closure. These requirements cover the management and monitoring of potential environmental impacts during active operations, including practices for land disturbance, wildlife protection, specifications for equipment operation and material storage and limitations on discharges to the environment. It also includes conducting environmental surveys and collecting continuous operational measurements and sampling to confirm that environmental practices are adequately protecting the environment. These regulations also specify the actions and requirements for final reclamation, abandonment and closure of facilities. The company works in cooperation with government agencies, industry associations and communities to address existing, and to anticipate potential, environmental protection issues. The company also maintains extensive operating procedures, processes and emergency response plans to address environmental risks at its operations. As discussed in "Item 1A. Risk factors” in this report, compliance with existing and potential future government regulations, including environmental regulations, may have material effects on the capital expenditures, earnings, and competitive position of the company. Imperial takes new and ongoing measures throughout its operations each year to prevent and minimize the impact of its operations on air, land and water. These include significant investments in refining infrastructure and technology to manufacture clean fuels, continued evaluation and implementation of new technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, adherence to federal and provincial greenhouse gas emissions reduction and reporting programs, enhanced water and land management, and expenditures for asset retirement obligations. In the past five years, the company has made capital and operating expenditures of about $5.6 billion on environmental protection and facilities. In 2023, the company’s environmental capital and operating expenditures totalled approximately $1.7 billion, which was spent primarily on activities to protect the air, land and water, including remediation projects. Environmental expenditures are expected to increase to approximately $1.9 billion in 2024, with capital expenditures expected 19  to account for approximately 52 percent of the total. Costs for 2025 are anticipated to be approximately $1.5 billion, with capital expenditures expected to account for approximately 43 percent of the total. Crude oil Production The maximum allowable gross production of crude oil from wells in Canada is subject to limitations by various regulatory authorities on the basis of engineering and conservation principles. Additionally, the Government of Alberta has in the past used temporary mandatory production curtailment regulations to impose production limits on large producers in Alberta, such as those implemented in 2019 and repealed in 2021. Exports Export contracts of more than one year for light crude oil and petroleum products and two years for heavy crude oil (including bitumen) require the prior approval of the Canada Energy Regulator (CER) and the Government of Canada. Export contracts of less than one year for light crude oil and petroleum products and two years for heavy crude oil (including bitumen) require an order from the CER. Natural gas Production The maximum allowable gross production of natural gas from wells in Canada is subject to limitations by various regulatory authorities. These limitations are to ensure oil recovery is not adversely impacted by accelerated gas production practices. These limitations do not impact gas reserves, only the timing of production of the reserves and did not have a significant impact on Imperial’s 2023 gas production rates. Exports The Government of Canada has the authority to regulate the export price for natural gas. Exports of natural gas from Canada require approval by the CER and the Government of Canada. The Government of Canada allows the export of natural gas by CER order without volume limitation for terms not exceeding 24 months. Royalties The Government of Canada and the provinces in which the company produces crude oil and natural gas impose royalties on production from lands where they own the mineral rights. Some producing provinces also receive revenue by imposing taxes on production from lands where they do not own the mineral rights. Different royalties are imposed by the Government of Canada and each of the producing provinces. Royalties imposed on crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids vary depending on a number of parameters, including well production volumes, selling prices and recovery methods. For information with respect to royalties for Kearl, Cold Lake and Syncrude, see "Upstream" section entitled "Present activities" under Item 1. Investment Canada Act The Investment Canada Act requires Government of Canada approval, in certain cases, of the acquisition of control of a Canadian business by an entity that is not controlled by Canadians. The acquisition of natural resource properties may, in certain circumstances, be considered a transaction that constitutes an acquisition of control of a Canadian business requiring Government of Canada approval. The Act also requires notification of the establishment of new unrelated businesses in Canada by entities not controlled by Canadians, but does not require Government of Canada approval except when the new business is related to Canada’s cultural heritage or national identity. The Government of Canada is also authorized to take any measures that it considers advisable to protect national security, including the outright prohibition of a foreign investment in Canada. By virtue of the majority stock ownership of the company by ExxonMobil, the company is considered to be an entity which is not controlled by Canadians. 20  Competition Act The Competition Bureau seeks to ensure that Canadian businesses and consumers prosper in a competitive and innovative marketplace. The Competition Bureau is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Competition Act (the Act). A merger transaction, whether or not notifiable, is subject to examination by the Commissioner of the Competition Bureau to determine whether the merger will have, or is likely to have, the effect of preventing or lessening substantially competition in a definable market. The assessment of the competitive effects of a merger is made with reference to the factors identified under the Act. An Advance Ruling Certificate (ARC) may be issued by the Commissioner to a party or parties to a proposed merger transaction who want to be assured that the transaction will not give rise to proceedings under section 92 of the Act. An ARC may be issued when the Commissioner is satisfied that there would not be sufficient grounds on which to apply to the Competition Tribunal for an order against a proposed merger. The issuance of an ARC is discretionary. An ARC cannot be issued for a transaction that has been completed, nor does an ARC ensure approval of the transaction by any agency other than the Competition Bureau. The company online The company’s website www.imperialoil.ca contains a variety of corporate and investor information free of charge, including the company’s annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to these reports. These reports are made available as soon as reasonably practicable after they are filed or furnished to the SEC. The SEC’s website, www.sec.gov, contains reports, proxy and information statements, interactive data files, and other information regarding issuers that are submitted and posted electronically with the SEC. 21  Item 1A. Risk factors Imperial’s financial and operating results are subject to a variety of risks inherent in oil, gas and petrochemical businesses, and the pursuit of lower-emission business opportunities. Many of these risk factors are not within Imperial’s control and could adversely affect Imperial’s business, financial and operating results, or financial position. These risk factors include: Supply and demand The oil, gas, fuels and petrochemical businesses are fundamentally commodity businesses. This means the company’s operations and earnings may be significantly affected by changes in oil, natural gas and petrochemical prices, and by changes in margins on refined products and petrochemicals. Crude oil, natural gas, petrochemical and petroleum product prices and margins depend on local, regional, and global events or conditions that affect supply and demand for the relevant commodity or product. Commodity prices have been volatile, and the company expects that volatility to continue. Any material decline in crude oil prices could have a material adverse effect on the company’s Upstream operations, financial position, proved reserves and the amount spent to develop reserves. On the other hand, a material increase in crude oil prices could have a material adverse effect on the company's Downstream margins, depending on the market conditions for refined products. The company's pursuit of lower-emission business opportunities including carbon capture and storage, hydrogen, and lower-emission fuels also depends on the growth and development of markets for those products and services, including implementation of supportive government policies and developments in technology to enable those products and services to be provided on a cost-effective basis at commercial scale. See "Climate change, energy transition and greenhouse gas restrictions" in this Item 1A. The company may also be impacted by changes in other commodities the company utilizes, such as prices and availability of feedstocks for lower-emission fuels including renewable diesel. Economic conditions The demand for energy and petrochemicals is generally linked closely with broad-based economic activities and levels of prosperity. The occurrence of recessions or other periods of low or negative economic growth will typically have a direct adverse impact on the company’s results. Other factors that affect general economic conditions such as changes in population growth rates, government regulation or austerity programs, trade tariffs or broader breakdowns in global trade, security or public health issues and responses, the inability to access debt markets due to rating, banking, or legal constraints, liquidity crises, other events or conditions that impair the functioning of financial markets and institutions also pose risks to the company. Other demand-related factors Factors that may affect the demand for crude oil, gas, fuels and petrochemicals, and therefore could impact the company’s results include technological improvements in energy efficiency; seasonal weather patterns, which affect the demand for the company's products, including lower demand for gasoline, impacting Downstream results in the winter; increased competitiveness of, or government policy support for, alternative energy sources; new product quality regulations; technological changes or consumer preferences that alter fuel choices, such as technological advances in energy storage or other critical areas that make wind, solar, hydrogen, nuclear or other alternatives more competitive for power generation; changes in consumer preferences for the company’s products, including consumer demand for alternative fueled or electric transportation or alternatives to plastic products; broad-based changes in personal income levels, interest rates and inflation; and security or public health issues and responses such as epidemics and pandemics. See also "Climate change, energy transition and greenhouse gas restrictions" below. 22  Other supply-related factors Commodity prices and margins also vary depending on a number of factors affecting supply. For example, increased supply from the development of new oil and gas supply sources and technologies to enhance recovery from existing sources tends to reduce commodity prices to the extent such supply increases are not offset by commensurate growth in demand. Similarly, increases in industry refining or petrochemical manufacturing capacity relative to demand tend to reduce margins on affected products. Crude oil, gas and petrochemical supply levels can also be affected by factors that reduce available supplies, such as the level of and adherence by participating countries or others to production quotas established by OPEC or "OPEC+" and other agreements among sovereigns; government policies that restrict oil and gas production or exports, or increase associated costs, including actions intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and previous Government of Alberta curtailment regulations; the occurrence of wars or hostile actions, including disruption of land or sea transportation routes; natural disasters; trade tariffs or broader breakdowns in global trade; disruptions in competitors’ operations; and unexpected pipeline or rail constraints that may disrupt and have in the past disrupted supplies. For example, Russia's military action in Ukraine has impacted global crude oil and gas supply levels and prices, and continues to contribute to a volatile commodity environment, the duration of which is uncertain. Technological change can also alter the relative costs for competitors to find, produce, and refine oil and gas and to manufacture petrochemicals. Canadian-specific market factors The market price for western Canadian heavy crude oil is typically lower than light and medium grades of oil, principally due to the higher transportation and refining costs. Western Canadian crude oil may also be subject to limits on transportation capacity to markets. Future crude price differentials between western Canadian crude oil relative to prices in the U.S. Gulf Coast are uncertain and changes in the heavy or light crude oil differentials could have a material adverse effect on the company’s business. In the past, increased differentials have led the Government of Alberta to enact temporary mandatory production curtailment regulations that imposed production limits on large producers in Alberta such as Imperial. Although the regulatory authority to impose curtailments was repealed at the end of 2021, the use of similar curtailment regulations in the future could have an adverse effect on the company’s business. A significant portion of the company’s production is bitumen, which is blended with diluent for transportation and marketability of heavy crude oil. Increases to diluent prices, relative to heavy crude oil prices, could also have an adverse effect on the company’s business. Other market factors Market factors may also result in losses from commodity derivatives and other instruments used to hedge price exposures or for trading purposes. Imperial’s future business results, including cash flows and financing needs, may also be affected by the occurrence, severity, pace and rate of recovery of future public health epidemics or pandemics, the responsive actions taken by governments and others, and the resulting effects on regional and global markets and economies. If the company’s mitigation and response efforts prove insufficient, then large outbreaks of epidemics, pandemics or other health crises at operating sites, particularly in remote locations and where work camps are utilized, could materially impact the company’s personnel and its operations, reducing productivity and increasing costs. Government and political factors Imperial’s results can be adversely impacted by political, legal or regulatory developments affecting operations and markets. Changes in government policy or regulations, changes in law or interpretation of settled law, challenges to legislative jurisdiction between different levels of government, third-party opposition to company or infrastructure projects, and duration of regulatory reviews could impact the company’s existing operations and planned projects. This includes actions by policy makers, regulators or other actors to delay or deny necessary licences and permits, or restrict the availability of oil and gas leases or the operation of third-party infrastructure that the company relies on, such as pipelines to transport the company’s upstream production to market or that supply feedstock to the company’s refineries. Additionally, changes in environmental regulations, assessment processes or other laws (including but not limited to in respect of climate change and greenhouse gas emissions), regulatory interpretations that exclude or disfavour the company's products under government policies or programs intended to support new or developing markets or technologies or that are otherwise not technology-neutral, and increasing and expanding consultation with stakeholders and Indigenous communities, may increase the cost of compliance or reduce or delay available business opportunities and adversely impact the company’s results. Other government and political factors that could adversely affect the company’s financial results include increases in taxes or government royalty rates (including retroactive claims or punitive taxes on oil, gas and petrochemical operations) and changes in trade policies and agreements. Changes in taxation policy, such as 23  the Government of Canada's proposed tax on repurchases of equity effective from January 1, 2024, could impact the company’s financial results and ability to return surplus cash to shareholders. Further, the adoption of regulations mandating efficiency standards, and the use of alternative fuels or uncompetitive fuel components could affect the company’s operations. Many governments are providing tax advantages and other subsidies to support alternative energy sources or are mandating the use of specific fuels or technologies. Governments are also introducing bans on certain technologies that could impact demand for products, such as the Government of Canada’s regulations to gradually reduce the proportion of permitted sales of new internal combustion engine cars and light trucks from 2026-2034 and ban such sales beginning in 2035. Governments and others are also promoting research into new technologies to reduce the cost and increase the scalability of alternative energy sources, and the success of these initiatives may decrease demand for the company’s products. Actions by policy makers, regulators or others may require changes in the company’s business or strategy that could result in reduced returns. Governments may establish regulations with respect to the control of the company’s production, such as the Government of Alberta's temporary mandatory production curtailment regulations that were in effect from 2019 through 2021, as discussed in the "Supply and demand" section above. Government intervention in free markets may introduce unintended consequences such as market volatility and uncertainty, misallocation of resources, and erosion of investor confidence. Environmental risks All phases of the Upstream, Downstream and Chemical businesses are subject to environmental regulation pursuant to a variety of Canadian federal, provincial, territorial and municipal laws and regulations, as well as international conventions (collectively, "environmental legislation"). Environmental legislation imposes, among other things, restrictions, liabilities and obligations in connection with the generation, handling, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of hazardous substances and waste and in connection with spills, releases and emissions of various substances into the environment. As well, environmental regulations are imposed on the qualities and compositions of the products sold and imported, and include those aimed at reducing consumption or addressing environmental concerns with certain end products. Changes to these requirements could adversely affect the company’s results by impacting commodity prices, increasing costs and reducing revenues. Environmental legislation also requires that wells, facility sites and other properties associated with the company’s operations be operated, maintained, monitored, abandoned and reclaimed to the satisfaction of applicable regulatory authorities. This includes the requirement for specific approvals for many areas of interaction with the environment, such as land use, air quality, water use, biodiversity protection and waste, including mine tailings management. The failure to operate as anticipated and adhere to conditions, the delay or denial of approvals and changes to conditions or regulations could impact the company’s ability to operate its projects and facilities and adversely affect the company’s results. Regulation of air, water and land The implementation of, and compliance with, policies and regulations related to air, water and land, such as Alberta’s Lower Athabasca Regional Plan and Wetland Policy applicable to the company’s oil sands assets, could restrict development in current and future areas of operation. Of note, the first of two court cases brought against the government by Indigenous groups regarding the assessment of cumulative impacts and infringement on exercise of treaty rights in Alberta is scheduled to be heard in 2024. These cases may inform future government decisions and policies regarding land use planning and resource development, and could impact the requirements or willingness to grant regulatory licenses or approvals. The company also depends on water obtained under licences for withdrawal, storage, reuse and discharge in both its Upstream and Downstream businesses, including future projects and expansions. Water use may be limited by regulatory requirements, seasonal fluctuations, regional drought, competing demands, environmental sensitivities, increasingly stringent water management standards, and changes to conditions or availability of licences, which may restrict and adversely affect the company’s operations. Additionally, a number of air quality regulations and frameworks are being developed or have been implemented at the federal and provincial levels, including sulphur dioxide limits for refineries in Ontario, and could impact existing and planned operations and projects through increased capital and operating expenses including retrofits to existing equipment, and could adversely impact the company’s operations and financial results. 24  Regulation of wildlife Federal and provincial legislation aimed at protecting sensitive, threatened or endangered wildlife, such as woodland caribou and species of migratory birds, may also increase restoration and offset costs and impact the company’s projects. If it is determined that such wildlife and their habitat are not sufficiently protected, governments or other parties may take actions to limit the pace or ability to develop in areas of Imperial’s current and future projects. Regulation of oil sands The company’s mining operations are subject to tailings management regulations that establish approval, monitoring, reporting and performance criteria for tailings ponds and management plans. A failure or perceived failure to satisfy the requirements or if the company’s tailings management operations do not operate in the manner anticipated by the company or third parties such as the events relating to the environmental protection order at the company’s Kearl operations in 2023 could impact the company's ability to operate its assets, and such impact could be material. Further, the absence or evolving nature of policies and regulations for the timing and closure of tailings ponds, including the approved technologies and methods for closure (such as the use of end pit lakes and water capped tailings), and dam safety directives, regulations, guides and abandonment requirements could have a material impact on conditions for approvals and ultimate mine closure costs. Additionally, successful management and closure requires the release of water to the environment, and although an Alberta water release policy and federal oil sands effluent regulations are being developed, the timing and impact of these regulations is uncertain and the absence of effective regulation could negatively impact the company’s operations and financial results. Environmental assessments In addition, certain types of operations, including exploration and development projects and significant changes to certain existing projects, may require the submission and approval of environmental impact assessments. The Government of Canada's environmental assessment framework under the Impact Assessment Act expands assessment considerations beyond the environment to include social, health, economic, and gender-based impacts and the impact on Canada’s climate change commitments (including a requirement under the Strategic Assessment for Climate Change to provide a credible plan for the project to deliver net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050). It also includes a reliance on strategic and regional assessments and adjusted regulatory review timelines. In October 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the new federal assessment scheme was unconstitutional in part. Legislative and regulatory amendments have yet to be made to address this decision. The impact of this legislation and its expected amendments is not fully apparent, but it may impact the cost, manner, duration and ability to advance large energy projects and project expansions. Compliance costs Compliance with environmental legislation can require significant expenditures and failure to comply with environmental legislation may result in the cessation of operations, imposition of fines and penalties, and liability for clean-up costs and damages. The costs of complying with environmental legislation in the future could have a material adverse effect on the company’s financial condition or results of operations. The company anticipates that changes in environmental legislation may require, among other things, reductions in emissions from its operations to the air and water and may result in increased capital expenditures. Changes in environmental legislation (including, but not limited to, application of regulations related to air, water, land, biodiversity and waste, such as mine tailings and the production or use of new or recycled plastics) may increase the cost of operation or compliance or reduce or delay available business opportunities. Future changes in environmental legislation and the enforcement of regulations could occur and result in stricter standards and enforcement, larger fines, penalties and liability, and increased capital expenditures and operating costs, which could have a material adverse effect on the company’s financial condition or results of operations. Risk Management There are operational risks inherent in oil and gas exploration and production activities, as well as the potential to incur substantial financial liabilities, if the company does not manage those risks effectively. Environmental hazards and risks, including severe weather, drought, forest fires and geological events, may impact the company’s operational performance. For example, the company's oil sands operations were particularly affected by extreme cold weather in 2022 and wildfires in 2016. The ability to insure risks is limited by the capacity of the applicable insurance markets, which may not be sufficient to cover the likely cost of a major adverse operating event. Accordingly, the company’s primary focus is on prevention, including through its rigorous operations integrity management system. The company’s future results will depend on the continued effectiveness of these efforts. 25  Climate change, energy transition and greenhouse gas restrictions Net-zero scenarios Driven by concern over the risks of climate change, the provinces and the Government of Canada have adopted or have revised regulatory frameworks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions including emissions from the production and use of oil and gas and their products as well as the use or support for different emission- reduction technologies. These actions are being taken both independently by national and regional governments and within the framework of United Nations Conference of the Parties’ summits under which Canada has endorsed objectives to reduce the atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) over the coming decades, with an ambition ultimately to achieve "net zero". Net zero means that emissions of greenhouse gases from human activities would be balanced by actions that remove such gases from the atmosphere. Expectations for transition of the world’s energy system to lower-emission sources, and ultimately net zero, derive from hypothetical scenarios that reflect many assumptions about the future and reflect substantial uncertainties. The company’s actions with respect to the energy transition, including its announced goal, ultimately, to achieve company-wide net-zero emissions (Scope 1 and 2) from its operated assets with continued technology development and policy support, carries risks that the transition, including underlying technologies, policies, and markets as discussed in more detail below, will not be available or develop at the pace or in the manner estimated by current net-zero scenarios. The success of Imperial's strategy for the energy transition will also depend on its ability to recognize key signposts of changes in the global energy system on a timely basis, and the corresponding ability to direct investment to the technologies and businesses, at the appropriate stage of development, to best capitalize on the company's competitive strengths. Imperial’s results may be impacted if the implementation pace and uncertainty of policy reduces the global competitiveness of the Canadian oil and gas industry and the company’s crude oil and refined products. Greenhouse gas restrictions Government actions intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions include adoption of carbon emissions pricing, cap and trade regimes, carbon taxes, emissions limits, increased mileage and other efficiency standards, low carbon fuels standards, mandates for sales of electrical vehicles and incentives or mandates for renewable energy. The Government of Canada has updated its nationally determined contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement on climate change, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions economy-wide by 40 to 45 percent below 2005 levels by 2030, a substantial increase in ambition beyond its original NDC. To implement these goals, the Government of Canada uses a number of policy tools including the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act (GGPPA), which sets a federal backstop carbon price Canada-wide through a carbon levy applied to fossil fuels ($50 per tonne CO2 equivalent emissions starting in 2022 and increasing by $15 per tonne annually to $170 per tonne in 2030), and an output-based pricing system for large industrial emitters. Under the GGPPA, provinces are required to either adopt the GGPPA, or obtain equivalency by adopting a price-based system (with a minimum of the federal carbon pricing) or a cap and trade system. Further, in 2021 the Government of Canada enacted legislation to formalize Canada’s target to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 and establish interim emissions reductions targets at five year intervals. Under the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act, the Government of Canada is required to develop an emissions reduction plan for 2030 consistent with achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. The Government of Alberta obtained federal equivalency for its Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction Regulation (TIER) that came into effect in 2020 and applies to facilities with CO2 emissions in excess of 100,000 tonnes per year. TIER is designed to reduce emissions by putting a price on nominally 10 percent of a facility’s emissions in 2020. This percentage of priced emissions increased nominally to 11 percent in 2021 and 12 percent in 2022, with the oil sands mining and upgrading facilities increasing to 17 percent in 2021 and 18 percent in 2022. These percentages increase by 2 percent per year for 2023 to 2028 (inclusive), followed by an increase of 4 percent in 2029 and 2030 for the oil sands sector. Further, the Alberta Oil Sands Emissions Limit Act sets a limit of 100 megatonnes of CO2 per year of emissions in the oil sands sector, but oil sands emissions remain below the limit and it is not yet possible to predict the impact of this act on the company’s future oil sands operations in Alberta. With respect to other provinces, Ontario obtained federal equivalency for its Emissions Performance System, which put a price on 8 percent of a facility’s emissions in 2022. The price increased by 2.4 percent in 2023 and will increase by 1.5 percent per year starting in 2024. British Columbia has carbon pricing in place for all industrial emissions, with pricing that matches the federal carbon pricing schedule since 2022. Increases in carbon pricing could adversely impact the company’s operations and financial results unless the company can adapt its operations through technological innovation and investment in a cost-effective manner or meet compliance through offset credits or other mechanisms. There are also various low carbon fuel standards being developed or already applicable to the company’s products. In 2022, the Government of Canada finalized the Clean Fuel Regulations, which require the reduction 26  in carbon intensity of liquid transportation fuels supplied in Canada starting in July 2023. The regulations require fuel suppliers to reduce the carbon intensity of gasoline and diesel by reducing the GHG emissions within the fossil fuel life cycle, blending in low carbon intensity renewables or fuel switching away from fossil fuels. Similarly, British Columbia introduced a Low Carbon Fuel Standard in 2013, which increased to a 10 percent carbon intensity reduction requirement in 2020. Beginning in 2023, the British Columbia government has further increased the carbon intensity reductions to a total of 30 percent by 2030 (compared to the 2010 baseline). Compliance can be achieved by either blending renewable fuels with low carbon intensity or by purchasing credits. The Government of Canada's Impact Assessment Act links environmental assessment approvals to climate change-related goals, and has also discussed a goal of establishing legally-binding policies for being carbon- neutral by 2050. Changes and policies related to this act could adversely impact the company’s ability to progress new oil sands projects. Uncertainty exists regarding federal overreach into provincial jurisdiction to implement such changes and policies. In October 2023, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that the Impact Assessment Act was unconstitutional in part. Legislative and regulatory amendments have yet to be made to address this decision, and the impact of this legislation and its expected amendments is not fully apparent. International accords and underlying regional and national regulations covering climate change and greenhouse gas emissions continue to evolve with uncertain timing and outcome, making it difficult to predict their business impact. Such laws and policies could make Imperial’s products more expensive and less competitive, reduce or delay available business opportunities, reduce demand for hydrocarbons, and shift hydrocarbon demand toward lower greenhouse gas emission energy sources. Current and pending greenhouse gas regulations or policies may also increase compliance and abatement costs including taxes and levies, increase abandonment and reclamation obligations and impact decommissioning timelines, lengthen project evaluation and implementation times, impact reserves evaluations and affect operations. Increased costs may not be recoverable in the market place, could negatively affect the company's returns and could reduce the global competitiveness of the company’s crude oil, natural gas and refined products. Governments may also impose restrictions on production of, or emissions from, oil and gas to the extent they view such measures as a viable approach for pursuing national and global energy and climate policies. For example, in December 2023, the Government of Canada published a regulatory framework to pursue a cap on greenhouse gas emissions from upstream oil and gas activities by 2030. Concern over the risks of climate change may lead governments to make laws applicable to the energy industry progressively more stringent over time. Political and other actors and their agents are also increasingly seeking to advance climate change objectives indirectly, such as by seeking to reduce the availability or increase the cost of financing and investment in the oil and gas sector. These actions include delaying or blocking needed infrastructure, utilizing shareholder governance mechanisms against companies or their shareholders or financial institutions in an effort to deter investments in oil and gas activities, and taking other actions intended to promote changes in business strategy for oil and gas companies. Technology and lower-emission solutions Achieving societal ambitions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ultimately achieve net-zero will require new technologies to reduce the cost and increase the scalability of alternative energy sources as well as technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). CCS technologies, focused initially on capturing and sequestering CO2 emissions from high-intensity industrial activities, can assist in meeting society’s objective to mitigate atmospheric greenhouse gas levels while also helping ensure the availability of the reliable and affordable energy the world requires. The company’s future results and ability to succeed through the energy transition while helping meet Canada's emission-reduction goals and meet its own net-zero and emission reduction goals will depend in part on the success of these research and collaboration efforts. It will also rely on the company’s ability to adapt and apply the strengths of its current business model to providing the energy products of the future in a cost-competitive manner. Policy and market development The scale of the world’s energy system means that, in addition to developments in technology discussed above, a successful energy transition will require appropriate support from governments and private participants throughout the global economy. The company’s ability to develop and deploy CCS and other lower-emission energy technologies at commercial scale will depend in part on the continued development of supportive government policies and markets. Failure or delay of these policies or markets to materialize or be maintained could adversely impact these investments. Policy and other actions that result in restricting the availability of hydrocarbon products without commensurate reduction in demand may have unpredictable adverse effects, including increased commodity price volatility; periods of significantly higher commodity prices and resulting inflationary pressures; and local or regional energy shortages. Such effects in turn may depress economic 27  growth or lead to rapid or conflicting shifts in policy by different actors, with resulting adverse effects on the company’s business. In addition, the existence of supportive policies in any jurisdiction is not a guarantee that those policies will continue in the future. The company's operations and planned projects that have been developed with regard to current or anticipated policies may become uneconomic or otherwise adversely impacted if such policies change or are not adopted as anticipated. See also the discussion of "Supply and demand", "Government and political factors" and "Management effectiveness" in this Item 1A. Currency Prices for commodities produced by the company are commonly benchmarked in U.S. dollars. The majority of Imperial’s sales and purchases are related to these industry U.S. dollar benchmarks. As the company records and reports its financial results in Canadian dollars, to the extent that the value of the Canadian dollar strengthens, the company’s reported earnings will be negatively affected. The company does not currently make use of derivative instruments to offset exposures associated with foreign currency. Other business risks Imperial is reliant on a number of key chemicals, catalysts and third-party service providers, including input and output commodity transportation (pipelines, rail, trucking, marine) and utilities providing services, including electricity and water, to various company operations. The lack of availability, capacity or proximity, with respect to pipeline facilities and railcars, could negatively impact the company’s ability to produce at capacity levels. Transportation disruptions, including those caused by events unrelated to the company’s operations, could adversely affect the company’s price realizations, refining operations and sales volumes. This includes outages of key third-party infrastructure, such as pipelines servicing the company’s oil sands assets or pipelines supplying feedstock to its refineries, which could impact the company’s ability to operate its assets or limit the ability to deliver production and products to market. A third-party utilities outage could have an adverse impact on the company’s operations and ability to produce. The company also enters into contractual relationships with suppliers, partners and other counterparties to procure and sell goods and services, and the company’s operations, market position and financial condition may be adversely impacted if these counterparties do not fulfil their obligations. The company may also be adversely affected by the outcome of litigation resulting from its operations or by government enforcement proceedings alleging non-compliance with applicable laws or regulations. Litigation is subject to uncertainty and success is not guaranteed, and the company may incur significant expenses and devote significant resources in defending litigation. Current and future increases in operating costs such as energy, transportation and materials, including through shipping, supply chain disruptions and inflationary cost pressures, could adversely affect the company’s financial results if it is unable to control or offset these costs. In addition to direct potential impacts on the company's costs and revenues, market factors such as rates of inflation may indirectly impact results to the extent such factors reduce general rates of economic growth and therefore energy demand, as discussed under "Supply and demand". Further, as underlying inflationary pressures remained in Canada and other countries throughout 2023, governments maintained elevated interest rates which may further impact the company through the availability of financing, cost of debt, and exchange rate fluctuations. Additional information regarding the potential future impact of market factors on the company's businesses is included or incorporated by reference under Item 7A Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk in this report. Operational and other factors In addition to external economic and political factors, Imperial’s future business results also depend on the company’s ability to manage successfully those factors that are at least in part within its control, including its capital allocation into existing and new businesses. The extent to which the company manages these factors will impact its performance relative to competition. For projects in which the company is not the operator such as Syncrude, Imperial depends on the management effectiveness of one or more co-venturers whom the company does not control. Project management The nature of the company’s Upstream, Downstream and Chemical businesses depend on complex, long-term, and capital intensive projects that require a high degree of project management expertise to maximize efficiency. This includes development, engineering, construction, commissioning and ongoing operational 28  activities and expertise. The company’s results are affected by its ability to develop and operate projects and facilities as planned, and by events or conditions that affect the advancement, operation, cost or results of such projects or facilities. These risks include the company’s ability to obtain the necessary environmental and other regulatory approvals; changes in regulations; the ability to negotiate successfully with joint venturers, partners, governments, suppliers, customers and others; the ability to model and optimize reservoir performance; changes in resources and operating costs including the availability and cost of materials, equipment and qualified personnel; the ability to qualify for certain incentives available under supportive government policies for emerging markets and technologies; the impact of general economic, business and market conditions; and the company’s ability to prevent, to the extent possible, and respond effectively to unforeseen technical difficulties that could delay project start-up or cause unscheduled downtime. Operational efficiency An important component of Imperial’s competitive performance, especially given the commodity-based nature of the company’s business, is the ability to operate efficiently, including the company’s ability to manage expenses and improve production yields on an ongoing basis. This requires continuous management focus, including technological integration and improvements, cost control, productivity enhancements and regular reappraisal of the company’s asset portfolio. The company’s operations and results also depend on key personnel and subject matter expertise, the recruitment, development and retention of high caliber employees, and the availability of skilled labour. Research and development and technical change Imperial relies upon the research and development organizations of the company and ExxonMobil, with whom the company conducts shared research. Innovation and technology are important to maintain the company’s competitive position, especially in light of the technological nature of Imperial’s business and the need for continuous efficiency improvement. The company’s research and development organizations must be able to adapt to a changing market and policy environment, including developing technologies to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity. To remain competitive, the company must also continuously adapt and capture the benefits of new technologies including growing the company’s capabilities to utilize digital data technologies to gain new business insights. There are risks associated with projects that rely on new technology, including that the results of implementing the new technology may differ from simulated, piloted or expected results. The failure to develop and adopt new technology may have an adverse impact on the company’s operations, ability to meet regulatory requirements and operational commitments and targets (including environmental sustainability and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions), and financial results. Safety, business controls and environmental risk management The scope and nature of the company’s operations present a variety of significant hazards and risks, including operational hazards and risks such as explosions, fires, pipeline ruptures and crude oil spills. Imperial’s operations are also subject to the additional hazards of pollution, releases of toxic gas and environmental hazards and risks, including severe weather (such as extreme cold weather events that impacted the company's oil sands operations in early 2022), drought, forest fires and geological events. The company’s results depend on management’s ability to minimize these inherent risks, to effectively control business activities and to minimize the potential for human error. The company applies rigorous management systems, including a combined program of effective operations integrity management, ongoing upgrades, key equipment replacements, and comprehensive inspection and surveillance. The company also maintains a disciplined framework of internal controls and applies a controls management system for monitoring compliance with this framework. The company’s upstream and downstream operations may experience loss of production, slowdowns or shutdowns and increased costs due to the failure of interdependent systems, and substantial liabilities and other adverse impacts could result if the company’s management systems and controls do not function as intended. Cybersecurity The company is regularly subject to attempted cybersecurity disruptions from a variety of sources, including state-sponsored actors. The company’s defensive preparedness includes multi-layered technological capabilities for prevention and detection of cybersecurity disruptions: non-technological measures such as threat information sharing with governmental and industry groups; annual internal training and awareness campaigns including routine testing of employee awareness via mock threats; and an emphasis on resiliency including business response and recovery. See "Item 1C. Cybersecurity" for information on the company's program for managing cybersecurity risks. 29  The company has limited ability to influence third parties, including the company's partners, suppliers, service providers (including providers of cloud-based services for the company's data or applications) and customers, to implement strong cybersecurity controls, and the company is exposed to potential harm from cybersecurity events that may affect their operations. During 2023, the company responded to several cyber-attacks on suppliers and joint venture partners, none of which caused a material impact to Imperial. The company’s response included giving technical assistance, loaning equipment, and taking additional defensive measures. If the measures the company is taking to protect against cybersecurity disruptions prove to be insufficient or if the company’s proprietary data is otherwise not protected, the company, as well as its customers, employees or third parties, could be adversely affected. Cybersecurity disruptions could cause physical harm to people or the environment; damage or destroy assets; compromise business systems; result in proprietary information being altered, lost or stolen; result in employee, customer or third-party information being compromised; or otherwise disrupt the company’s business operations. The company could incur significant costs to remedy the effects of a major cybersecurity disruption, in addition to costs in connection with resulting regulatory actions, litigation or reputational harm. Preparedness The company’s operations have been and in the future may be disrupted by severe weather events, natural disasters, human error, and similar events. The company's facilities are designed, engineered, constructed, and operated to withstand a variety of extreme climatic and other conditions, with safety factors built in to cover a number of uncertainties, including those associated with permafrost stability, temperature extremes, extreme rainfall events, earthquakes and other events. The company's consideration of changing weather conditions and inclusion of safety factors in design covers the engineering uncertainties that climate change and other events may potentially introduce. Imperial’s ability to mitigate the adverse impacts of these events depends in part upon the effectiveness of its robust facility engineering, rigorous disaster preparedness and response, and business continuity planning. Reputation Imperial’s reputation is an important corporate asset. Factors that could have an impact on the company’s reputation include an operating incident or significant cybersecurity disruption; changes in consumer views concerning the company’s products; a perception by the public that the company is not being fully transparent in the sharing of information regarding its operations that is or may be relevant to community decision-making; actions taken by the company's business partners; a perception by investors or others that insufficient progress is being made with respect to the company’s ambition in the energy transition, or that pursuit of this ambition may result in allocation of capital to investments with reduced returns; and other adverse events such as those described in this Item 1A. Negative impacts on Imperial’s reputation could, in turn, make it more difficult for the company to compete successfully for new opportunities, obtain necessary regulatory approvals, obtain financing, and attract talent, or they could reduce consumer demand for the company’s branded products. Imperial’s reputation may also be harmed by events which negatively affect the image of the industry as a whole, including public and investor perception of Alberta oil sands in relation to greenhouse gas emissions, Indigenous rights and environmental impact. Reserves The company’s future production and cash flows from bitumen, synthetic crude oil, liquids and natural gas reserves are highly dependent upon the company’s success in exploiting its current reserves. To maintain production and cash flows over the long term, the company must replace produced reserves, which can be accomplished through exploration discovery of new resources, appraisal and investments in developing discovered resources, or acquisition of reserves. To the extent cash flows from operations are insufficient to fund capital expenditures and external sources of capital become limited or unavailable, the company’s ability to make the necessary capital investments to maintain and grow oil and natural gas reserves will be adversely impacted. In addition, the company may be unable to find and develop or acquire additional reserves to replace oil and natural gas production at acceptable costs. Estimates of economically recoverable oil and natural gas reserves and future net cash flows involve many uncertainties, including factors beyond the company’s control. Key factors with uncertainty include: geological and engineering estimates, including that additional information obtained through seismic and drilling programs, reservoir analysis and production and operational history may result in revisions to reserves; the assumed effects of regulation or changes to regulation by government agencies, including royalty frameworks and environmental regulations (such as the regulation of greenhouse gas emissions, including accelerated timelines and emission reduction stringency to meet government goals, which could impose significant compliance costs on the company, require new technology, or impact the economic viability of certain projects); future commodity 30  prices, where low commodity prices may affect reserves development; abandonment and reclamation costs, including reclamation and tailings requirements for mining operations; and operating costs. Actual production, revenues, taxes and royalties, development costs, abandonment and reclamation costs, and operating expenditures, with respect to reserves, will likely vary from such estimates, and such variances could be material. Item 1B. Unresolved staff comments None. Item 1C. Cybersecurity Imperial recognizes the importance of cybersecurity in achieving its business objectives, safeguarding its assets, and managing its daily operations. Accordingly, the company integrates cybersecurity risks into its overall enterprise risk management system. The board of directors oversees the company’s risk management approach and structure, which includes an annual review of the company’s cybersecurity program. The company’s cybersecurity program is managed by the Canada IT Manager, with support from cross- functional teams led by information technology (IT) and operational technology cybersecurity operations managers in the company and in Exxon Mobil Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, Cybersecurity Operations Managers). The Cybersecurity Operations Managers are responsible for the day-to-day management and effective functioning of the cybersecurity program, including the prevention, detection, investigation, and response to cybersecurity threats and incidents. The Cybersecurity Operations Managers collectively have many years of experience in cybersecurity operations. IT management provides updates to the company’s senior management throughout the year, covering, as appropriate, the company’s cybersecurity strategy, initiatives, key security metrics, penetration testing and benchmarking learnings, and business response plans, as well as the evolving cybersecurity threat landscape. The company’s cybersecurity program includes multi-layered technological capabilities designed to prevent and detect cybersecurity disruptions and leverages industry standard frameworks, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework. The cybersecurity program incorporates an incident response plan to engage cross-functionally and report cybersecurity incidents to appropriate levels of management based on potential impact. The company conducts annual cybersecurity awareness training and routinely tests cybersecurity awareness and business preparedness for response and recovery, which are developed based on real-world threats. In addition, IT management exchanges threat information with governmental and industry groups and proactively engages independent, third-party cybersecurity experts to test, evaluate and recommend improvements on the effectiveness and resiliency of its cybersecurity program through penetration testing, breach assessments, regular cybersecurity incident drill testing, threat information sharing, and industry benchmarking. The company takes a risk-based approach with respect to its third-party service providers, tailoring processes according to the nature and sensitivity of the data or systems accessed by such third-party service providers and performing additional risk screenings and procedures, as appropriate. As of the date of this report, the company has not identified any risks from known cybersecurity threats, including as a result of any prior cybersecurity incidents, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company including its business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. While the company believes its cybersecurity program to be appropriate for managing constantly evolving cybersecurity risks, no program can fully protect against all possible adverse events. For additional information on these risks and potential consequences if the measures the company is taking prove to be insufficient or if the company's proprietary data is otherwise not protected, see “Item 1A. Risk factors: Operational and other factors - Cybersecurity” in this report. 31  Item 2. Properties Reference is made to Item 1 above. Item 3. Legal proceedings Refer to the relevant portions of note 9. "Litigation and other contingencies" of the "Financial section" of this report for additional information on legal proceedings. Imperial has elected to use a US $1 million threshold for disclosing environmental proceedings. Item 4. Mine safety disclosures Not applicable. 32 Item 5. Market for registrant’s common equity, related stockholder matters and issuer purchases of equity securities PART II Market information The company’s common shares are listed and trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange in Canada, and have unlisted trading privileges and trade on the NYSE American LLC in the United States. The symbol for the company’s common shares on these exchanges is IMO. As of February 15, 2024 there were 9,026 holders of record of common shares of the company. Information for security holders outside Canada Cash dividends paid to shareholders resident in countries with which Canada has an income tax convention are usually subject to a Canadian non-resident withholding tax of 15 percent, but may vary from one tax convention to another. The withholding tax is reduced to 5 percent on dividends paid to a corporation resident in the U.S. that owns at least 10 percent of the voting shares of the company. The company is a qualified foreign corporation for purposes of the reduced U.S. capital gains tax rates, which are applicable to dividends paid by U.S. domestic corporations and qualified foreign corporations. There is no Canadian tax on gains from selling shares or debt instruments owned by non-residents not carrying on business in Canada, as long as the shareholder does not, in any given 60 month period, own 25 percent or more of the shares of the company. Canada has approved several positions with respect to the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting ("MLI"), which may impact the taxability of dividends and capital gains in Canada if the shareholder’s country of residence has also approved these same positions of the MLI. During the fourth quarter, the company did not issue or sell any unregistered equity securities. Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans Sections of the company’s management proxy circular are contained in the "Proxy information section", starting on page 112. The company’s management proxy circular is prepared in accordance with Canadian securities regulations. Reference is made to the section under the "Company executives and executive compensation": • Entitled "Performance graph" within the "Compensation discussion and analysis" section on page 169 of this report; and • Entitled "Equity compensation plan information", within the "Compensation discussion and analysis", on page 182 of this report. 33  Issuer purchases of equity securities Total number of shares purchased Average price paid per share (Canadian dollars) Total number of Maximum number shares purchased of shares that may as part of publicly yet be purchased announced plans under the plans or programs (a) (b) or programs October 2023 (October 1 - October 31) November 2023 (November 1 - November 30) December 2023 11,722,035 81.72 11,722,035 — — — (December 1 - December 31) 19,108,280 78.50 19,108,280 — — — (a) On June 27, 2023, the company announced by news release that it had received final approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for a new normal course issuer bid to continue its existing share purchase program. The program enabled the company to purchase up to a maximum of 29,207,635 common shares during the period June 29, 2023 to June 28, 2024. This maximum included shares purchased under the normal course issuer bid and from Exxon Mobil Corporation concurrent with, but outside of, the normal course issuer bid. As in the past, Exxon Mobil Corporation advised the company that it intended to participate to maintain its ownership percentage at approximately 69.6 percent. Imperial accelerated share purchases under the normal course issuer bid program, and the program completed on October 19, 2023 as a result of the company purchasing the maximum allowable number of shares under the program. (b) On November 3, 2023, the company commenced a substantial issuer bid pursuant to which it offered to purchase for cancellation up to $1.5 billion of its common shares through a modified Dutch auction and proportionate tender offer. The substantial issuer bid was completed on December 13, 2023, with the company taking up and paying for 19,108,280 common shares at a price of $78.50 per share, for an aggregate purchase of $1.5 billion and 3.4 percent of Imperial’s issued and outstanding shares at the close of business on October 30, 2023. This included 13,299,349 shares purchased from Exxon Mobil Corporation by way of a proportionate tender to maintain its ownership percentage at approximately 69.6 percent. The company will continue to evaluate the renewal of its normal course issuer bid share purchase program in June 2024 in the context of its overall capital activities. Purchase plans may be modified at any time without prior notice. Item 7. Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations Reference is made to the section entitled "Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations" in the "Financial section", starting on page 49 of this report. Item 7A. Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk Reference is made to the section entitled "Market risks" in the "Financial section", starting on page 64 of this report. All statements other than historical information incorporated in this Item 7A are forward-looking statements. The actual impact of future market changes could differ materially due to, among other things, factors discussed in this report. 34  Item 8. Financial statements and supplementary data Reference is made to the table of contents in the "Financial section" on page 43 of this report: • Consolidated financial statements, together with the report thereon of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PCAOB ID: 271), Calgary, Canada dated February 28, 2024, beginning with the section entitled "Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" on page 72 and continuing through note 18, "Divestment activities" on page 107; "Supplemental information on oil and gas exploration and production activities" (unaudited) starting on page 108. • Item 9. Changes in and disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure None. Item 9A. Controls and procedures As indicated in the certifications in Exhibit 31 of this report, the company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2023. Based on that evaluation, these officers have concluded that the company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the company in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is accumulated and communicated to them in a manner that allows for timely decisions regarding required disclosures and are effective in ensuring that such information is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Reference is made to page 71 of this report for "Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting" and page 72 for the "Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm" on the company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023. There has not been any change in the company’s internal control over financial reporting during the last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the company’s internal control over financial reporting. Item 9B. Other information During the three months ended December 31, 2023, none of the company's directors or officers adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K. Item 9C. Disclosure regarding foreign jurisdiction that prevents inspections Not applicable. 35 PART III Item 10. Directors, executive officers and corporate governance Sections of the company’s management proxy circular are contained in the "Proxy information section", starting on page 112. The company’s management proxy circular is prepared in accordance with Canadian securities regulations. The company currently has seven directors. The articles of the company require that the board have between five and fifteen directors. Each director is elected to hold office until the close of the next annual meeting. Each of the seven individuals listed in the section entitled "Nominees for director" on pages 113 to 117 of this report have been nominated for election at the annual meeting of shareholders to be held April 30, 2024. All of the nominees, with the exception of N.A. Hansen, are now directors and have been since the dates indicated. M.R. Crocker is a current director and has chosen not to stand for re-election. K.T. Hoeg, J.M. Mintz and D.S. Sutherland retired from the board on May 2, 2023 as they reached the company's mandatory retirement age for directors. Reference is made to the section under "Nominees for director": • "Director nominee tables", on pages 113 to 117 of this report; Reference is made to the sections under "Corporate governance disclosure": "Skills and experience of our board members and nominees", on page 122 of this report. • • "Other public company directorships of our board members and nominees", on page 127 of this report. • The table entitled "Audit committee" under "Board and committee structure", on page 137 of this report; • • "Ethical business conduct", starting on page 150 of this report; "Largest shareholder", on page 154 of this report. Reference is made to the sections under "Company executives and executive compensation": • "Named executive officers of the company" and "Other executive officers of the company", on pages 156 to 157 of this report. Item 11. Executive compensation Sections of the company’s management proxy circular are contained in the "Proxy information section", starting on page 112. The company’s management proxy circular is prepared in accordance with Canadian securities regulations. Reference is made to the sections under "Corporate governance disclosure": • • "Director compensation", on pages 141 to 149 of this report; and "Share ownership guidelines of independent directors and chairman, president and chief executive officer", on page 149 of this report. Reference is made to the following sections under "Company executives and executive compensation": • • "Letter to shareholders", on page 159 of this report; and "Compensation discussion and analysis", on pages 158 to 187 of this report. 36 Item 12. Security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management and related stockholder matters Sections of the company’s management proxy circular are contained in the "Proxy information section", starting on page 112. The company’s management proxy circular is prepared in accordance with Canadian securities regulations. Reference is made to the section under "Company executives and executive compensation" entitled "Equity compensation plan information", within the "Compensation discussion and analysis" section, on page 182 of this report. Reference is made to the section under "Corporate governance disclosure" entitled "Largest shareholder", on page 154 of this report. Reference is also made to the security ownership information for directors and executive officers of the company under the preceding Items 10 and 11. The compensation of the directors and executive officers of the company for the year ended December 31, 2023 is described in the sections under "Nominees for director" starting on page 113, "Director compensation" starting on page 141 and "Company executives and executive compensation" starting on page 156. The following table shows the number of Imperial Oil Limited and Exxon Mobil Corporation common shares owned and restricted stock units held by each named executive officer, and the incumbent directors and executive officers as a group, as of February 15, 2024. Named executive officer B.W. Corson D.E. Lyons S.P. Younger B.A. Jolly S.L. Evers Incumbent as officers directors group a and executive (16 people) Imperial Oil Limited Exxon Mobil Corporation Common shares (a) Restricted units (b) stock Common shares (a) Restricted units (b) stock — — — 13,498 2,922 410,400 114,400 66,100 76,300 39,600 129,044 10,780 11,025 — — 59,700 4,800 10,300 — — 40,921 853,450 175,823 225,123 (a) No common shares are beneficially owned by reason of exercisable options. None of these individuals owns more than 0.01 percent of the outstanding shares of Imperial Oil Limited or Exxon Mobil Corporation. The directors and officers as a group own less than 0.01 percent of the outstanding shares of Imperial Oil Limited, and less than 0.01 percent of the outstanding shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation. Information not being within the knowledge of the company has been provided by the directors and the executive officers individually. (b) Restricted stock units do not carry voting rights prior to the issuance of shares on settlement of the awards. 37  Item 13. Certain relationships and related transactions, and director independence Sections of the company’s management proxy circular are contained in the "Proxy information section", starting on page 112. The company’s management proxy circular is prepared in accordance with Canadian securities regulations. Reference is made to the section under "Corporate governance disclosure" entitled "Independence of our board members and nominees", on page 123 of this report. Reference is made to the section under "Corporate governance disclosure" entitled "Transactions with Exxon Mobil Corporation", on page 154 of this report. As an employee of Exxon Mobil Corporation, M.R. Crocker is deemed a non-independent member of the board of directors and the executive resources committee, safety and sustainability committee, nominations and corporate governance committee and finance committee under the relevant standards. Mr. Crocker has chosen not to stand for re-election. Director nominee N.A. Hansen is an employee of Exxon Mobil Corporation and if elected will also be deemed a non-independent director. As employees of Exxon Mobil Corporation, M.R. Crocker is, and N.A. Hansen will be, independent of the company’s management and able to assist these committees by reflecting the perspective of the company’s shareholders. 38  Item 14. Principal accountant fees and services Auditor information The audit committee of the board of directors recommends that PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) be reappointed as the auditor of the company until the close of the next annual meeting. PwC has been the auditor of the company for more than five years and are located in Calgary, Alberta. PwC is a participating audit firm with the Canadian Public Accountability Board and the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB). Auditor fees The aggregate fees of PwC for professional services rendered for the audit of the company’s financial statements and other services for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 were as follows: thousands of Canadian dollars Audit fees Audit-related fees Tax fees All other fees Total fees 2023 2,200 97 — — 2022 2,190 92 — — 2,297 2,282 Audit fees included the audit of the company’s annual financial statements, internal control over financial reporting, and a review of the first three quarterly financial statements in 2023. Audit-related fees consisted of other assurance services including the audit of the company’s retirement plan and royalty statement audits for oil and gas producing entities. The company did not engage the auditor for any other services. The audit committee formally and annually evaluates the performance of the external auditor, recommends the external auditor to be appointed by the shareholders, recommends their remuneration and oversees their work. The audit committee also approves the proposed current year audit program of the external auditor, assesses the results of the program after the end of the program period and approves in advance any non-audit services to be performed by the external auditor after considering the effect of such services on their independence. All of the services rendered by the auditor to the company were approved by the audit committee. Auditor independence The audit committee periodically discusses with PwC their independence from the company and from management. PwC have confirmed that they are independent with respect to the company within the meaning of the Rules of Professional Conduct of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Alberta, the PCAOB and the rules of the SEC. The company has concluded that the auditor’s independence has been maintained. 39 PART IV Item 15. Exhibits, financial statement schedules Reference is made to the table of contents in the "Financial section" on page 43 of this report. The following exhibits, numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K, are filed as part of this report: (3) (i) Restated certificate and articles of incorporation of the company (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (3.1) to the company’s Form 8-K filed on May 3, 2006 (File No. 0-12014)). (ii) By-laws of the company (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (3)(ii) to the company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2003 (File No. 0-12014)). (4) (vi) Description of capital stock. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (4)(vi) of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (File No. 0-12014)). (10) (ii) (1) Alberta Cold Lake Transition Agreement, effective January 1, 2000, relating to the royalties payable in respect of the Cold Lake production project and terminating the Alberta Cold Lake Crown Agreement dated June 25, 1984. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (10)(ii)(20) of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001 (File No. 0-12014)). (2) Syncrude Bitumen Royalty Option Agreement, dated November 18, 2008, setting out the terms of the exercise by the Syncrude Joint Venture owners of the option contained in the existing Crown Agreement to convert to a royalty payable on the value of bitumen, effective January 1, 2009 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 1.01(10)(ii)(2) of the company’s Form 8-K filed on November 19, 2008 (File No. 0-12014)). (iii)(A) (1) Form of Letter relating to Supplemental Retirement Income (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (10)(c)(3) of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1980 (File No. 2-9259)). (2) (3) (4) (5) Deferred Share Unit Plan for Nonemployee Directors. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (10)(iii)(A)(6) of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 (File No. 0-12014)). Amended Restricted Stock Unit Plan with respect to Restricted Stock Units granted in 2016 and subsequent years, as amended effective October 26, 2016 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 9.01(c)[10(iii)(A)(1)] of the company’s Form 8-K filed on October 31, 2016 (File No. 0-12014)). Amended Restricted Stock Unit Plan with respect to Restricted Stock Units granted in 2020 and subsequent years, as amended effective November 24, 2020 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (10)(iii)(A)(6) of the company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 (File No. 0-12014)). Amended Restricted Stock Unit Plan with respect to Restricted Stock Units granted in 2022 and subsequent years, as amended effective November 29, 2022 (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit (10)(iii)(A)(7) of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022 (File No. 0-12014)). (6) Amended Short Term Incentive Program, as amended effective December 1, 2023. (21) Imperial Oil Resources Limited is incorporated in Alberta, Canada and Canada Imperial Oil Limited is incorporated in Canada, and both are wholly-owned subsidiaries of the company. The names of all other subsidiaries of the company are omitted because, considered in the aggregate as a single subsidiary, they would not constitute a significant subsidiary as of December 31, 2023. 40 (31.1) (31.2) (32.1) (32.2) (97) (101) (104) Certification by principal executive officer of Periodic Financial Report pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a). Certification by principal financial officer of Periodic Financial Report pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a). Certification by chief executive officer of Periodic Financial Report pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. Certification by chief financial officer of Periodic Financial Report pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. SEC Rule 10D-1 Policy for the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation effective December 1, 2023. Interactive Data Files (formatted as Inline XBRL). Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101). Copies of Exhibits may be acquired upon written request of any shareholder to the vice president, investor relations, Imperial Oil Limited, 505 Quarry Park Boulevard S.E., Calgary, Alberta T2C 5N1, and payment of processing and mailing costs. Item 16. Form 10-K summary Not applicable. 41 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf on February 28, 2024 by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. Imperial Oil Limited by _____ /s/ Bradley W. Corson (Bradley W. Corson) Chairman, president and chief executive officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below on February 28, 2024 by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities indicated. Signature Title /s/ Bradley W. Corson (Bradley W. Corson) /s/ Daniel E. Lyons (Daniel E. Lyons) /s/ David W. Cornhill (David W. Cornhill) /s/ Matthew R. Crocker (Matthew R. Crocker) /s/ Sharon R. Driscoll (Sharon R. Driscoll) /s/ John N. Floren (John N. Floren) /s/ Gary J. Goldberg (Gary J. Goldberg) /s/ Miranda C. Hubbs (Miranda C. Hubbs) Chairman, president and chief executive officer and director (Principal executive officer) Senior vice-president, finance and administration, and controller (Principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) Director Director Director Director Director Director 42 Financial section Table of contents Financial information (U.S. GAAP) Frequently used terms Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations Overview Business environment Business results Liquidity and capital resources Capital and exploration expenditures Market risks Critical accounting estimates Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Consolidated statement of income (U.S. GAAP) Consolidated statement of comprehensive income (U.S. GAAP) Consolidated balance sheet (U.S. GAAP) Consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity (U.S. GAAP) Consolidated statement of cash flows (U.S. GAAP) Notes to consolidated financial statements 1. Summary of significant accounting policies 2. Business segments 3. Income taxes 4. Employee retirement benefits 5. Other long-term obligations 6. Financial and derivative instruments 7. Share-based incentive compensation programs 8. Investment and other income 9. Litigation and other contingencies 10. Common shares 11. Miscellaneous financial information 12. Financing and additional notes and loans payable information 13. Leases 14. Long-term debt 15. Accounting for suspended exploratory well costs 16. Transactions with related parties 17. Other comprehensive income (loss) information 18. Divestment activities Supplemental information on oil and gas exploration and production activities (unaudited) 43 Page 44 45 49 49 50 53 60 63 64 66 71 72 75 76 77 78 79 80 80 86 88 89 94 95 97 98 98 99 101 102 103 105 105 106 107 107 108  Financial information (U.S. GAAP) millions of Canadian dollars Revenues Net income (loss): Upstream Downstream Chemical Corporate and other Net income (loss) Cash and cash equivalents at year-end Total assets at year-end Long-term debt at year-end Total debt at year-end Other long-term obligations at year-end Shareholders’ equity at year-end Cash flow from operating activities Per share information (Canadian dollars) Net income (loss) per common share - basic Net income (loss) per common share - diluted Dividends per common share - declared 2023 50,702 2022 59,413 2021 37,508 2,512 2,301 164 (88) 4,889 864 41,199 4,011 4,132 3,851 22,222 3,734 8.51 8.49 1.94 3,645 3,622 204 (131) 7,340 3,749 43,524 4,033 4,155 3,467 22,413 10,482 11.47 11.44 1.46 1,395 895 361 (172) 2,479 2,153 40,782 5,054 5,176 3,897 21,735 5,476 3.48 3.48 1.03 44  Frequently used terms Listed below are definitions of several of the company’s key business and financial performance measures. The definitions are provided to facilitate understanding of the terms and how they are calculated. Certain measures included in this document are not prescribed by U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These measures constitute "non-GAAP financial measures" under Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation G and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K, and "specified financial measures" under National Instrument 52-112 Non- GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure of the Canadian Securities Administrators. Reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP measure, and other information required by these regulations, have been provided. Non-GAAP financial measures and specified financial measures are not standardized financial measures under GAAP and do not have a standardized definition. As such, these measures may not be directly comparable to measures presented by other companies, and should not be considered a substitute for GAAP financial measures. Capital employed Capital employed is a non-GAAP financial measure that is a measurement of net investment. When viewed from the perspective of how capital is used by the business, it includes the company’s property, plant and equipment and other assets, less liabilities, excluding both short-term and long-term debt. When viewed from the perspective of the sources of capital employed in total for the company, it includes total debt and equity. The most directly comparable financial measure that is disclosed in the financial statements is total assets within the company’s Consolidated balance sheet. Both of these views include the company’s share of amounts applicable to equity companies, which the company believes should be included to provide a more comprehensive measurement of capital employed. Reconciliation of capital employed millions of Canadian dollars From the Consolidated balance sheet Business uses: asset and liability perspective Total assets Less: Total current liabilities excluding notes and loans payable Total long-term liabilities excluding long-term debt Add: Imperial’s share of equity company debt Total capital employed Total company sources: Debt and equity perspective Notes and loans payable Long-term debt Shareholders’ equity Add: Imperial’s share of equity company debt Total capital employed 2023 2022 2021 41,199 (6,482) (8,363) 21 26,375 121 4,011 22,222 21 26,375 43,524 (8,776) (8,180) 25 26,593 122 4,033 22,413 25 26,593 40,782 (5,432) (8,439) 20 26,931 122 5,054 21,735 20 26,931 45  Return on average capital employed (ROCE) ROCE is a non-GAAP ratio. From the perspective of the business segments, ROCE is annual business segment net income divided by average business segment capital employed (an average of the beginning and end-of-year amounts). Segment net income includes Imperial’s share of segment net income of equity companies, consistent with the definition used for capital employed, and excludes the cost of financing. Capital employed is a non-GAAP financial measure and is disclosed and reconciled above. The company’s total ROCE is net income excluding the after-tax cost of financing divided by total average capital employed. The company has consistently applied its ROCE definition for many years and views it as one of the best measures of historical capital productivity in a capital-intensive, long-term industry. Additional measures, which are more cash flow based, are used to make investment decisions. Components of return on average capital employed millions of Canadian dollars From the Consolidated statement of income 2023 2022 2021 Net income (loss) Financing (after-tax) including Imperial’s share of equity companies Net income (loss) excluding financing 4,889 66 4,955 7,340 55 7,395 2,479 40 2,519 Average capital employed Return on average capital employed (percent) – corporate total 26,484 18.7 26,762 27.6 26,780 9.4 Cash flows from operating activities and asset sales Cash flows from operating activities and asset sales is a non-GAAP financial measure that is the sum of the net cash provided by operating activities and proceeds from asset sales reported in the Consolidated statement of cash flows. This cash flow reflects the total sources of cash both from operating the company’s assets and from the divesting of assets. The most directly comparable financial measure that is disclosed in the financial statements is cash flows from (used in) operating activities within the company’s Consolidated statement of cash flows. The company employs a long-standing and regular disciplined review process to ensure that assets are contributing to the company’s strategic objectives. Assets are divested when they no longer meet these objectives or are worth considerably more to others. Because of the regular nature of this activity, the company believes it is useful for investors to consider sales proceeds together with cash provided by operating activities when evaluating cash available for investment in the business and financing activities, including shareholder distributions. Reconciliation of cash flows from (used in) operating activities and asset sales millions of Canadian dollars From the Consolidated statement of cash flows 2023 2022 2021 Cash flows from (used in) operating activities Proceeds from asset sales Total cash flows from (used in) operating activities and asset sales 3,734 86 3,820 10,482 904 11,386 5,476 81 5,557 46  Operating costs Operating costs is a non-GAAP financial measure that are the costs during the period to produce, manufacture, and otherwise prepare the company’s products for sale – including energy costs, staffing and maintenance costs. It excludes the cost of raw materials, taxes and interest expense and are on a before-tax basis. The most directly comparable financial measure that is disclosed in the financial statements is total expenses within the company’s Consolidated statement of income. While the company is responsible for all revenue and expense elements of net income, operating costs represent the expenses most directly under the company’s control and therefore, are useful in evaluating the company’s performance. Reconciliation of operating costs millions of Canadian dollars From the Consolidated statement of income Total expenses Less: Purchases of crude oil and products Federal excise tax and fuel charge Financing Subtotal Imperial's share of equity company expenses Total operating costs Components of operating costs millions of Canadian dollars From the Consolidated statement of income Production and manufacturing Selling and general Depreciation and depletion Non-service pension and postretirement benefit Exploration Subtotal Imperial's share of equity company expenses Total operating costs 2023 2022 2021 44,600 50,186 34,307 32,399 2,402 69 34,870 76 9,806 37,742 2,179 60 39,981 71 10,276 23,174 1,928 54 25,156 61 9,212 2023 2022 2021 6,879 857 1,907 82 5 9,730 76 9,806 7,404 882 1,897 17 5 10,205 71 10,276 6,316 784 1,977 42 32 9,151 61 9,212 47  Net income (loss) excluding identified items Net income (loss) excluding identified items is a non-GAAP financial measure that is total net income (loss) excluding individually significant non-operational events with an absolute corporate total earnings impact of at least $100 million in a given quarter. The net income (loss) impact of an identified item for an individual segment in a given quarter may be less than $100 million when the item impacts several segments or several periods. The most directly comparable financial measure that is disclosed in the financial statements is "Net income (loss)" within the company’s Consolidated statement of income. Management uses these figures to improve comparability of the underlying business across multiple periods by isolating and removing significant non- operational events from business results. The company believes this view provides investors increased transparency into business results and trends, and provides investors with a view of the business as seen through the eyes of management. Net income (loss) excluding identified items is not meant to be viewed in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss) as prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. All identified items are presented on an after-tax basis. Reconciliation of net income (loss) excluding identified items millions of Canadian dollars From the Consolidated statement of income 2023 2022 2021 Net income (loss) (U.S. GAAP) 4,889 7,340 2,479 Less identified items included in Net income (loss) Gain/(loss) on sale of assets Subtotal of identified items — — 208 208 — — Net income (loss) excluding identified items 4,889 7,132 2,479 48  Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations Overview The following discussion and analysis of the company’s financial results, as well as the accompanying financial statements and related notes to consolidated financial statements to which they refer, are the responsibility of the management of Imperial Oil Limited. The company’s accounting and financial reporting fairly reflect its integrated business model involving exploration for, and production of, crude oil and natural gas; manufacture, trade, transport and sale of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum products, petrochemicals and a variety of specialty products; and pursuit of lower- emission business opportunities including carbon capture and storage, and lower-emission fuels. Imperial, with its resource base, financial strength, disciplined investment approach and technology portfolio, is well-positioned to participate in substantial investments to develop new Canadian energy supplies. The company’s reportable segments are Upstream, Downstream, Chemicals, and Corporate and other. The company’s integrated business model generally reduces the company’s risk from changes in commodity prices. While commodity prices depend on supply and demand and may be volatile on a short-term basis, the company’s investment decisions are grounded on fundamentals reflected in its long-term business outlook, and use a disciplined approach in selecting and pursuing the most attractive investment opportunities. The annual company plan process establishes the economic assumptions used for evaluating investments and sets operating and capital objectives. ExxonMobil's Global Outlook (the Outlook), developed annually, is the foundation for the plan assumptions. Price ranges for crude oil, including price differentials, refinery and chemical margins, volumes, operating costs including greenhouse gas emissions pricing, and foreign currency exchange rates are part of the company plan assumptions developed annually. Company plan volume projections are based on individual field production profiles, which are also updated at least annually. Major investment opportunities are evaluated over a range of potential market conditions. All major investments are reappraised to ensure we learn from our investment decisions, and the development and execution of the project. Lessons learned are incorporated into future projects. The term "project" as used in this report can refer to a variety of different activities and does not necessarily have the same meaning as in any government payment transparency reports. 49  Business environment Long-term business outlook The "Long-term business outlook" is based on Exxon Mobil Corporation’s Global Outlook (the Outlook), which combined with the near-term pathways, is used to help inform the company’s long-term business strategies and investment plans. The company’s business planning is underpinned by a deep understanding of long-term market fundamentals. These fundamentals include supply and demand trends; the scale and variety of energy needs worldwide; capability, practicality and affordability of energy alternatives, including low-carbon solutions; greenhouse gas emission-reduction technologies; and relevant government policies. The Outlook considers these fundamentals to form the basis for the company’s long-term business planning, investment decisions, and research programs. The Outlook reflects the company’s view of global energy demand and supply through 2050. It is a projection based on current trends in technology, government policies, consumer preferences, geopolitics, and economic development. The Outlook uses projections and scenarios from reputable third parties such as the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Included in the range of these scenarios are: the IPCC likely below 2°C scenarios and three scenarios from the IEA; IEA Stated Policies Scenario (STEPS), which reflects a sector-by-sector assessment of current policy in place or announced by governments; IEA Announced Pledges Scenario (APS), which reflects aspirational government targets met on time and in full; and IEA Net Zero Emissions by 2050 Scenario (NZE), which the IEA describes as extremely challenging, acknowledging that society is not currently on the IEA NZE pathway. No single transition pathway can be reasonably predicted, given the wide range of uncertainties. Key unknowns include yet-to-be-developed government policies, market conditions, and advances in technology that may influence the cost, pace, and potential availability of certain pathways. Scenarios that employ a full complement of technology options are likely to provide the most economically efficient pathways. Using the company's own experts and third-party sources, the company monitors a variety of signposts that may indicate a potential shift in the energy transition. For example, the regional pace of the transition could be influenced by the cost of new technologies compared to existing or alternative energy sources. By 2050, the world’s population is projected to be around 9.7 billion people, or about 2 billion more than in 2021. Coincident with this population increase, the Outlook projects worldwide economic growth to average approximately 2.5 percent per year, with economic output growing by around 110 percent by 2050 compared to 2021. As economies and populations grow, and as living standards improve for billions of people, the need for energy is expected to continue to rise. Even with significant efficiency gains, global energy demand is projected to rise by almost 15 percent from 2021 to 2050. This increase in energy demand is expected to be driven by developing countries (i.e., those that are not member nations of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)). As expanding prosperity drives global energy demand higher, increasing use of energy-efficient technologies and practices, as well as lower-emission products, will continue to help significantly reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions per unit of economic output over time. Substantial efficiency gains are likely in all key aspects of the world’s economy through 2050, affecting energy requirements for power generation, transportation, industrial applications, and residential and commercial needs. Under the Outlook, global electricity demand is expected to increase about 80 percent from 2021 to 2050, with developing countries likely to account for over 75 percent of the increase. Consistent with this projection, power generation is expected to remain the largest and fastest growing major segment of global primary energy demand, supported by a wide variety of energy sources. The share of coal-fired generation is expected to decline substantially to approximately 15 percent of the world’s electricity in 2050, versus approximately 35 percent in 2021, in part due to policies to improve air quality as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions to address risks related to climate change. From 2021 to 2050, the amount of electricity supplied using natural gas, nuclear power, and renewables is expected to more than double, accounting for the entire growth in electricity supplies and offsetting the reduction of coal. Electricity from wind and solar is expected to increase more than 550 percent, helping total renewables (including other sources, e.g., hydropower) to account for over 80 percent of the increase in electricity supplies through 2050. Total renewables are expected to reach about 50 percent of global electricity supplies by 2050. Natural gas and nuclear are expected to be about 20 percent and 10 percent, respectively, of global electricity supplies by 2050. Supplies of electricity by energy type will reflect 50  significant differences across regions reflecting a wide range of factors, including the cost and availability of various energy supplies and policy developments. Energy for transportation - including cars, trucks, ships, trains, and airplanes - is expected to increase by over 30 percent from 2021 to 2050. Transportation energy demand is expected to account for more than 60 percent of the growth in liquid fuels demand worldwide over this period. Light-duty vehicle demand for liquid fuels is projected to peak by around 2025, and then decline to levels seen in the early-2000s by 2050, as the impact of better fuel economy and significant growth in electric cars, led by China, Europe, and the United States, work to offset growth in the worldwide car fleet of almost 70 percent. By 2050, light-duty vehicles are expected to account for around 15 percent of global liquid fuels demand. During the same time period, nearly all the world’s commercial transportation fleets are expected to continue to run on liquid fuels, including biofuels, which are expected to be widely available and offer practical advantages in providing a large quantity of energy in small volumes. Almost half of the world’s energy use is dedicated to industrial activity. As the global middle class continues to grow, demand for durable products, appliances, and consumable goods will increase. Industry uses energy products both as a fuel and as a feedstock for chemicals, asphalt, lubricants, waxes, and other specialty products. The Outlook anticipates technology advances, as well as the increasing shift toward cleaner forms of energy, such as electricity and natural gas, with coal declining. Demand for oil will continue to grow as a feedstock for industry. As populations grow and prosperity rises, more energy will be needed to power homes, offices, schools, shopping centers, hospitals, etc. Combined residential and commercial energy demand is projected to rise by around 15 percent through 2050. Led by the growing economies of developing nations, average worldwide household electricity use will rise about 75 percent between 2021 and 2050. Liquid fuels provide the largest share of global energy supplies today reflecting broad-based availability, affordability, ease of transportation, and fitness as a practical solution to meet a wide variety of needs. By 2050, global demand for liquid fuels is projected to grow to approximately 110 million oil-equivalent barrels per day, an increase of about 15 percent from 2021. The non-OECD share of global liquid fuels demand is expected to increase to nearly 70 percent by 2050, as liquid fuels demand in the OECD is expected to decline by more than 20 percent. Much of the global liquid fuels demand today is met by crude production from conventional sources; these supplies will remain important, and significant development activity is expected to offset much of the natural declines from these fields. At the same time, a variety of emerging supply sources - including tight oil, deepwater, oil sands, natural gas liquids, and biofuels - are expected to grow to help meet rising demand. Timely investments will remain critical to meeting global needs with reliable and affordable supplies. Natural gas is a lower-emission, versatile and practical fuel for a wide variety of applications. It is expected to grow the most of any primary energy type from 2021 to 2050, meeting about 40 percent of global energy demand growth. Global natural gas demand is expected to rise nearly 25 percent from 2021 to 2050, with greater than 75 percent of that increase coming from the Asia Pacific region. Significant growth in supplies of unconventional gas - the natural gas found in shale and other tight rock formations - will help meet these needs. In total, about 50 percent of the growth in natural gas supplies is expected to come from unconventional sources. At the same time, conventionally-produced natural gas is likely to remain the cornerstone of global supply, meeting around two-thirds of worldwide demand in 2050. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade will expand significantly, meeting about two thirds of the increase in global demand growth, with much of this supply expected to help meet rising demand in Asia Pacific. The world’s energy mix is highly diverse and will remain so through 2050. Oil is expected to continue as the largest source of energy with its share remaining close to 30 percent in 2050. Coal and natural gas are the next largest sources of energy today, with the share of natural gas growing to more than 25 percent by 2050, while the share of coal falls to about half that of natural gas. Nuclear power is projected to grow, as many nations are likely to expand nuclear capacity to address rising electricity needs as well as energy security and environmental issues. Total renewable energy is expected to exceed 20 percent of global energy by 2050, with other renewables (e.g., biomass, hydropower, geothermal) contributing a combined share of more than 10 percent. Total energy supplied from wind and solar is expected to increase rapidly, growing over 500 percent from 2021 to 2050, when they are projected to be around 10 percent of the world energy mix. Decarbonization of industrial activities will require a suite of nascent or future lower-carbon technologies and supporting policies. Lower-emission fuels, hydrogen-based fuels, and carbon capture and storage are three key 51  lower-carbon solutions needed to support a lower-emission future, in addition to wind and solar. Along with electrification, lower-emission fuels are expected to play an important role in decarbonization of the transportation sector, particularly in hard-to-decarbonize areas, such as aviation. Low-carbon hydrogen will be a key enabler replacing traditional furnace fuel to decarbonize the industrial sector. Hydrogen and hydrogen- based fuels like ammonia are also expected to make inroads into commercial transportation as technology improves to lower its cost and policy develops to support the needed infrastructure development. Carbon capture and storage on its own, or in combination with hydrogen production, is among the few proven technologies that could enable CO2 emission reductions from high-emitting and hard-to-decarbonize sectors such as power generation and heavy industries, including manufacturing, refining, and petrochemicals. To meet projected demand under the Outlook and the IEA's STEPS, the company anticipates that the world’s available oil and gas resource base will grow, not only from new discoveries, but also from increases in previously discovered fields. Technology will underpin these increases. The investments to develop and supply resources to meet global demand through 2050 will be significant and would be needed to meet even rapidly declining demand for oil and gas envisioned in aggressive decarbonization scenarios. International accords and underlying regional and national regulations covering greenhouse gas emissions continue to evolve with uncertain timing and outcome, making it difficult to predict their business impact. The company’s estimates of potential costs related to greenhouse gas emissions align with applicable provincial and federal regulations. Additionally, the company uses the Outlook as a foundation for estimating energy supply and demand requirements from various energy sources and uses, and the Outlook takes into account policies established to reduce energy related greenhouse gas emissions. The climate accord reached at the 2015 Conference of the Parties (COP 21) in Paris set many new goals, and many related policies are still emerging. The Outlook reflects an environment with increasingly stringent climate policies and is consistent with the successful achievement of the global aggregation of Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs), submitted by the nations that are signatories to the Paris Agreement, as available at the end of 2022. The Outlook assumes success of these NDCs, despite the 2023 United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Emissions Gap Report projecting that the G20 members will fall short of their NDCs. The Outlook seeks to identify potential impacts of climate related government policies, which often target specific sectors. For purposes of the Outlook, a proxy cost on energy-related CO2 emissions is assumed, based on regional considerations and relative levels of economic development, and by 2050, reaches up to $150 USD per metric ton for OECD nations and up to $100 USD per metric ton for non-OECD nations. China and other leading non-OECD nations are expected to trail OECD policy initiatives. Nevertheless, as people and nations look for ways to reduce risks of global climate change, they will continue to need practical solutions that do not jeopardize the affordability or reliability of the energy they need. The company continues to monitor the updates to the NDCs that nations provided around COP 28 in Dubai in 2023, as well as other policy developments in light of net-zero ambitions formulated by some nations, including Canada. The information provided in the Outlook includes ExxonMobil's internal estimates and projections based upon internal data and analyses, as well as publicly available information from external sources including the International Energy Agency. Progress reducing emissions Practical solutions to the world’s energy and climate challenges will benefit from market competition in addition to well-informed, well-designed and transparent policy approaches that carefully weigh costs and benefits. Such policies are likely to help manage the risks of climate change while also enabling societies to pursue other high priority goals around the world – including clean air and water, access to reliable and affordable energy, and economic progress for all people. The company encourages sound policy solutions that reduce climate-related risks across the economy at the lowest societal cost. All practical and economically viable energy sources will need to be pursued to continue meeting global energy demand, recognizing the scale and variety of worldwide energy needs, as well as the importance of expanding access to modern energy to promote better standards of living for billions of people. The company and its industry peers launched the Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero alliance in 2021, with the goal of working collectively with the federal and Alberta governments to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions from oil sands operations by 2050 to help Canada meet its climate goals. As part of the company’s efforts to provide solutions that lower the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of its operations and provide lower life-cycle emissions products to customers, the company has announced a company-wide goal to achieve net zero emissions (Scope 1 and 2) by 2050 in its operated assets through collaboration with government and industry partners. Successful technology development and supportive fiscal 52  and regulatory frameworks will be needed to achieve this goal. This work builds on the company’s previously announced net-zero goal for operated oil sands as part of the Pathways Alliance initiative, as well as the company’s emission intensity reduction goal of 30 percent by 2030 for operated oil sands facilities when compared to 2016 levels. The company plans to achieve its net zero goal by applying oil sands recovery technologies that use less steam, implementing carbon capture and storage and implementing efficiency projects including the use of lower carbon fuels at its operations. Recent business environment Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies in the industry invested below the levels needed to maintain or increase production capacity to meet anticipated demand. During the COVID-19 pandemic, this decline in investments accelerated as industry revenue collapsed, resulting in underinvestment and supply tightness as demand for petroleum and petrochemical products recovered. These reductions, along with supply chain constraints and a continuation of demand recovery, led to a steady increase in oil and natural gas prices and refining margins through 2022. Energy markets began to normalize in 2023, down from their 2022 highs. During the first half of 2023, the price of crude oil declined, impacted by higher inventory levels. In the second half, crude oil prices increased modestly from strong demand, and ongoing actions by OPEC+ oil producers to limit supply. In addition, the Canadian WTI/WCS spread began to weaken in the fourth quarter, but remained in line with 2022 on an annual basis. Throughout 2023, strong demand for gasoline and distillate combined with low inventories kept refining margins strong, but short of 2022 levels on an annual basis. In the fourth quarter, refining margins dropped due to higher inventory and lower seasonal demand. The general rate of inflation in Canada and across many other major countries peaked in 2022, rising from already elevated levels in 2021, due to additional impacts on energy and other commodities from the Russia- Ukraine conflict. Inflation moderated in 2023 as major central banks tightened monetary policy aggressively and global GDP growth slowed. In Canada, it currently remains higher than the Bank of Canada's inflation target. Meanwhile, there are significant variations across OECD and non-OECD in the pace of change in inflation. The company closely monitors market trends and works to mitigate both operating and capital cost impacts in all price environments. Business results Consolidated millions of Canadian dollars Net income (loss) (U.S. GAAP) Identified items1 included in Net income (loss) Gain/(loss) on sale of assets Subtotal of identified items1 2023 4,889 — — 2022 7,340 208 208 2021 2,479 — — Net income (loss) excluding identified items1 4,889 7,132 2,479 2023 Net income in 2023 was $4,889 million, or $8.49 per share on a diluted basis, compared to $7,340 million, or $11.44 per share in 2022. 2022 Net income in 2022 was $7,340 million, or $11.44 per share on a diluted basis, up from $2,479 million, or $3.48 per share in 2021. Results include favourable identified items1 of $208 million after tax, related to the company’s gain on the sale of interests in XTO Energy Canada. 1 non-GAAP financial measure - see "Frequently used terms" section for definition and reconciliation. 53  Upstream Overview The company produces crude oil and natural gas for sale predominantly into North American markets. The company’s Upstream business strategies guide the company’s exploration, development, production, research and gas marketing activities. These strategies include improving asset reliability, accelerating development and application of high impact technologies, maximizing value by capturing new business opportunities and managing the existing portfolio, as well as pursuing sustainable improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness. These strategies are underpinned by a relentless focus on operations integrity, commitment to innovative technologies, disciplined approach to investing and cost management, development of employees and investment in the communities within which the company operates. The company has a significant oil and gas resource base and a large inventory of potential projects. The company’s current investment strategy is to invest for value and select volume growth, with focus on optimization within existing assets, cost reduction opportunities and productivity enhancements that aim to deliver robust returns at a wide range of prices. The company also continues to evaluate opportunities to support long-term growth. Although actual volumes will vary from year to year, the focus is on value-add, long- term growth opportunities within the context of the factors described in "Item 1A. Risk factors". The company continually evaluates opportunities, including crude shipments by rail and the pace of the development of its Aspen in-situ oil sands project, as economically justified. Prices for most of the company's crude oil sold are referenced to Western Canada Select (WCS) and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil markets. Additionally, the market price for WCS is typically lower than light and medium grades of oil, and price differentials between WCS and WTI can fluctuate. The company believes prices over the long term will be driven by market supply and demand, with the demand side largely being a function of general economic activity, alternative energy sources, levels of prosperity, technology advancements, consumer preference and government policies. On the supply side, prices may be significantly impacted by political events, logistics constraints, the actions of OPEC, governments, alternative energy sources, and other factors. To manage the risks associated with price, the company tests the resiliency of its annual plans and all major investments across a range of price scenarios. Key events Upstream assets demonstrated strong operational performance in 2023. The company continued to benefit from its actions implemented in prior years to manage the cost structure and improve the reliability of its assets, enabling the Upstream to capture significant value. Upstream full-year production averaged 413,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day. At Kearl, gross production was about 270,000 barrels per day (191,000 barrels Imperial’s share), up 28,000 barrels per day (19,000 barrels Imperial's share) compared to 2022, as a result of improved reliability, plant capacity utilization, and mine equipment productivity. At Cold Lake, annual production averaged 135,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day. At Syncrude, annual production averaged 76,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day. As described in more detail in "Item 1A. Risk factors", environmental risks and climate related regulations could have negative impacts on the upstream business. 54  Results of operations 2023 Net income (loss) factor analysis millions of Canadian dollars Price – Lower bitumen realizations were primarily driven by lower marker prices. Average bitumen realizations decreased by $17.25 per barrel, generally in line with WCS, and synthetic crude oil realizations decreased by $19.89 per barrel, generally in line with WTI. Volumes – Lower volumes were primarily driven by steam cycle timing at Cold Lake, and the absence of XTO Energy Canada production, partially offset by improved reliability, plant capacity utilization, and mine equipment productivity at Kearl. Royalty – Lower royalties were primarily driven by weakened commodity prices. Identified Items1 – Prior year results included favourable identified items1 related to the company's gain on the sale of interests in XTO Energy Canada. Other – Includes favourable foreign exchange impacts of about $380 million, and lower operating expenses of about $380 million, primarily due to lower energy prices. 2022 Net income (loss) factor analysis millions of Canadian dollars Price – Higher realizations were generally in line with increases in marker prices, driven primarily by increased demand. Average bitumen realizations increased by $26.76 per barrel, generally in line with WCS, and synthetic crude oil realizations increased by $43.85 per barrel. Volumes – Lower volumes were primarily the result of downtime at Kearl in the first half of the year, partly offset by higher production at Syncrude and Cold Lake. Royalty – Higher royalties primarily driven by improved commodity prices. Identified items1 – Results include favourable identified items1 related to the company's gain on the sale of interests in XTO Energy Canada. Other – Higher operating expenses of about $500 million, primarily from higher energy prices, partially offset by favourable foreign exchange impacts of about $270 million, and higher electricity sales at Cold Lake of about $60 million due to increased prices. 1 non-GAAP financial measure - see "Frequently used terms" section for definition and reconciliation. 55 3,645(2,340)(70)690(208)7952,5122022PriceVolumesRoyaltyIdentified Items¹Other20231,3953,140(80)(970)208(48)3,6452021PriceVolumesRoyaltyIdentified Items¹Other2022 Marker prices and average realizations Canadian dollars, unless otherwise noted (US$ per barrel) (US$ per barrel) per barrel) Intermediate Select (US$ Texas West Western WTI/WCS Bitumen Synthetic Conventional Natural Natural Average Canada Spread (per barrel) oil crude crude liquids gas gas (per foreign (per barrel) oil (per barrel) (per barrel) thousand exchange cubic feet) rate (US$) 2023 77.60 58.97 18.63 67.42 105.57 59.30 — 2.58 0.74 2022 94.36 76.28 18.08 84.67 125.46 97.45 64.92 5.69 0.77 2021 68.05 54.96 13.09 57.91 81.61 59.84 35.87 3.83 0.80 Crude oil and natural gas liquids (NGL) - production and sales (a) thousands of barrels per day 2023 2022 2021 oil (b) crude oil oil production for sale crude Bitumen Synthetic Conventional Total NGLs Total Bitumen NGL crude available crude oil sales, sales (d) and including NGL production diluent (c) Natural gas - production and production available for sale (a) millions of cubic feet per day Production (e) (f) Production available for sale (g) gross 326 76 5 407 — 407 442 — net 283 67 5 355 — 355 gross 316 77 8 401 1 402 424 1 net 263 63 8 334 1 335 gross 326 71 10 407 1 408 451 — net 292 62 9 363 1 364 2023 2022 2021 gross net gross net gross 33 85 32 11 120 83 50 net 115 81 (a) Volume per day metrics are calculated by dividing the volume for the period by the number of calendar days in the period. Gross production is the company’s share of production (excluding purchases) before deduction of the mineral owners’ or governments’ share or both. (b) The company’s synthetic crude oil production volumes were from the company’s share of production volumes in the Syncrude joint venture and include immaterial amounts of bitumen and other products exported to the operator's facilities using an existing interconnect pipeline. (c) Diluent is natural gas condensate or other light hydrocarbons added to crude bitumen to facilitate transportation to market by pipeline and rail. (d) 2021 NGL sales round to 0. (e) Gross production of natural gas includes amounts used for internal consumption with the exception of the amounts re-injected. (f) Net production is gross production less the mineral owners’ or governments’ share or both. Net production reported in the above table is consistent with production quantities in the net proved reserves disclosure. Includes sales of the company’s share of net production and excludes amounts used for internal consumption. (g) 2023 Higher bitumen production was mainly attributable to Kearl, and primarily driven by improved reliability, plant capacity utilization, and mine equipment productivity. 2022 Lower bitumen production was mainly attributable to Kearl, and primarily a result of downtime in the first half of the year. 56  Downstream Overview The company’s Downstream serves predominantly Canadian markets with refining, trading, logistics and marketing activities. The company's Downstream business strategies competitively position the company across a range of market conditions. These strategies include targeting industry-leading performance in reliability, safety and operations integrity, as well as maximizing value from advanced technologies, capitalizing on integration across the company’s businesses, selectively investing for resilient and advantaged returns, operating efficiently and effectively, and providing quality, valued and differentiated products and services to customers. The company owns and operates three refineries in Canada with aggregate distillation capacity of 433,000 barrels per day. Refining margins are largely driven by differences in commodity prices and are a function of the difference between what a refinery pays for its raw materials (primarily crude oil) and the market prices for the range of products produced (primarily gasoline, heating oil, diesel oil, jet fuel, fuel oil and asphalt). Crude oil and many products are widely traded with published prices, including those quoted on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Prices for these commodities are determined by the global and regional marketplaces and are influenced by many factors, including global and regional supply / demand balances, inventory levels, industry refinery operations, import / export balances, currency fluctuations, seasonal demand, weather and political considerations. While industry refining margins significantly impact earnings, strong operations performance, product mix optimization, and disciplined cost control are also critical to the company's strong financial performance. The company's integration across the value chain, from refining to marketing, enhances overall value across the fuels business. Key events Refining margins remained strong in 2023, driven by strong demand for gasoline and distillate due to relatively low inventory levels, but short of 2022 levels on an annual basis. The company continues to closely monitor industry and global economic conditions. In January 2023, the company fully funded the Strathcona renewable diesel project, the largest such facility in Canada, located at Strathcona refinery. The facility will use low-carbon hydrogen, locally sourced and grown feedstocks and the company's own proprietary catalyst to produce more than one billion litres of renewable diesel annually, and could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Facility construction commenced during the year, and the project remains on-plan with renewable diesel production expected to begin in 2025. As described in more detail in "Item 1A. Risk factors", proposed carbon policy and other climate related regulations, as well as continued biofuels mandates, could have negative impacts on the Downstream business. The company supplies petroleum products through Esso and Mobil-branded sites and independent marketers. At the end of 2023, there were about 2,500 sites operating under a branded wholesaler model, in alignment with Esso and Mobil brand standards, whereby the company supplies fuel to independent third parties. Results of operations 2023 Net income (loss) factor analysis millions of Canadian dollars Margins – Lower margins primarily reflect weaker market conditions. Other – Higher turnaround impacts of about $340 million, associated with the planned turnaround activities at the Strathcona and Sarnia refineries, partially offset by favourable foreign exchange impacts of about $210 million, improved volumes of about $50 million, and lower operating expenses of about $50 million, primarily due to lower energy prices. 57 3,622(1,300)(21)2,3012022MarginsOther2023  2022 Net income (loss) factor analysis millions of Canadian dollars Margins – Higher margins primarily reflect improved market conditions. Other – Lower turnaround impacts of about $140 million, reflecting the absence of turnaround activities at Strathcona refinery, improved volumes of about $130 million, favourable foreign exchange impacts of about $120 million, and absence of the prior year unfavourable out-of-period inventory adjustment of $74 million, partially offset by higher operating expenses of about $190 million. Refinery utilization thousands of barrels per day (a) Total refinery throughput (b) Rated capacity at December 31 (c) Utilization of total refinery capacity (percent) 2023 2022 407 433 94 418 433 98 2021 379 428 89 (a) Volume per day metrics are calculated by dividing the volume for the period by the number of calendar days in the period. (b) Refinery throughput is the volume of crude oil and feedstocks that is processed in the refinery atmospheric distillation units. (c) Refining capacity data is based on 100 percent of rated refinery process unit stream-day capacities to process inputs to atmospheric distillation units under normal operating conditions, less the impact of shutdowns for regular repair and maintenance activities, averaged over an extended period of time. 2023 Lower refinery throughput in 2023 reflects the impact of planned turnaround activities at Strathcona and Sarnia refineries. 2022 Improved refinery throughput in 2022 was primarily driven by increased demand and reduced turnaround activity. Petroleum product sales thousands of barrels per day (a) Gasolines Heating, diesel and jet fuels Lube oils and other products Heavy fuel oils Net petroleum product sales 2023 2022 2021 228 176 43 24 471 229 176 47 23 475 224 160 45 27 456 (a) Volume per day metrics are calculated by dividing the volume for the period by the number of calendar days in the period. 2023 Lower petroleum product sales in 2023 were primarily driven by lower wholesale customer volume. 2022 Improved petroleum product sales in 2022 primarily reflects increased demand. 58 8952,3503773,6222021MarginsOther2022  Chemical Overview North America continued to benefit from abundant supplies of natural gas and gas liquids, providing both low cost energy and feedstock for steam crackers. Key events In 2023, margins were adversely impacted by increased supply of polyethylene. Sales volumes decreased primarily due to planned maintenance activities. The company maintains a competitive advantage through continued operational excellence, consistent product quality, investment and cost discipline, and integration of its chemical plant in Sarnia with the refinery. The company also benefits from its relationship with ExxonMobil’s North American chemical businesses, enabling Imperial to maintain a leadership position in its key market segments. Results of operations 2023 Net income (loss) factor analysis millions of Canadian dollars 2022 Net income (loss) factor analysis millions of Canadian dollars Margins – Lower margins primarily reflect weaker industry polyethylene margins. Sales thousands of tonnes Total petrochemical sales Corporate and other millions of Canadian dollars Net income (loss) 2023 820 2022 842 2021 831 2023 (88) 2022 (131) 2021 (172) 59 204(30)(10)1642022MarginsOther2023361(110)(47)2042021MarginsOther2022  Liquidity and capital resources Sources and uses of cash The company issues long-term debt from time to time and maintains a commercial paper program. However, internally generated funds cover the majority of its financial requirements. Cash that may be temporarily surplus to the company’s immediate needs is carefully managed through counterparty quality and investment guidelines to ensure that it is secure and readily available to meet the company’s cash requirements and to optimize returns. Cash flows from operating activities are highly dependent on crude oil and natural gas prices, as well as petroleum and chemical product margins. In addition, to provide for cash flow in future periods, the company needs to continually find and develop new resources, and continue to develop and apply new technologies to existing fields in order to maintain or increase production. The company’s financial strength enables it to make large, long-term capital expenditures. The company’s portfolio of development opportunities and the complementary nature of its business segments help mitigate the overall risks for the company and its cash flows. Further, due to its financial strength, debt capacity and portfolio of opportunities, the risk associated with delay of any single project would not have a significant impact on the company’s liquidity or ability to generate sufficient cash flows for its operations and fixed commitments. Funding of registered retirement plans complies with federal and provincial pension regulations, and the company makes contributions to the plans based on an independent actuarial valuation completed at least once every three years depending on funding status. The most recent valuation of the company’s registered retirement plans was completed as at December 31, 2022. The company contributed $148 million to the registered retirement plans in 2023. Future funding requirements are not expected to affect the company’s existing capital investment plans or its ability to pursue new investment opportunities. millions of Canadian dollars Cash flows from (used in): Operating activities Investing activities Financing activities Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 2023 2022 2021 3,734 (1,694) (4,925) (2,885) 10,482 (618) (8,268) 1,596 5,476 (1,012) (3,082) 1,382 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 864 3,749 2,153 Cash flows from operating activities 2023 Cash flows from operating activities primarily reflect unfavourable working capital impacts, including an income tax catch-up payment of $2.1 billion, as well as lower Upstream realizations and Downstream margins. 2022 Cash flow generated from operating activities primarily reflects higher Upstream realizations, improved Downstream margins, and favourable working capital impacts. Cash flows used in investing activities 2023 Cash flows used in investing activities primarily reflect the absence of proceeds from the sale of interests in XTO Energy Canada, and higher additions to property, plant and equipment. 2022 Cash flow used in investing activities primarily reflects higher additions to property, plant and equipment, which were partially offset by proceeds from the sale of interests in XTO Energy Canada. 60 Cash flows used in financing activities 2023 At the end of 2023, total debt outstanding was $4,132 million, compared with $4,155 million at the end of 2022. During the fourth quarter of 2023, the company extended the maturity dates of its two existing $250 million committed lines of credit to November 2024 and November 2025, respectively. The company has not drawn on any of its outstanding $500 million of available credit facilities. 2022 At the end of 2022, total debt outstanding was $4,155 million, compared with $5,176 million at the end of 2021. During the third quarter of 2022, the company decreased its long-term debt by $1 billion by partially repaying an existing facility with an affiliated company of ExxonMobil. During the second quarter of 2022, the company reduced its existing $500 million committed long-term line of credit to $250 million and extended the maturity date to June 30, 2023. Subsequently in the fourth quarter of 2022, this committed long-term line of credit was cancelled in full. The company also extended one of its $250 million committed long-term lines of credit to June 30, 2024. In November 2022, the company extended the maturity date of an existing $250 million committed short-term line of credit to November 2023. The company has not drawn on any of its outstanding $500 million of available credit facilities. Share repurchases millions of Canadian dollars, unless noted Share repurchases (a) Number of shares purchased (millions) (a) 2023 3,800 48.3 2022 6,395 93.9 2021 2,245 56.0 (a) Share repurchases were made under the company's normal course issuer bid program for the periods disclosed. Substantial issuer bids were undertaken and commenced on May 6, 2022 (expired on June 10, 2022), November 4, 2022 (expired on December 9, 2022), and November 3, 2023 (expired on December 8, 2023). Includes shares purchased from Exxon Mobil Corporation concurrent with, but outside of, the normal course issuer bid, and by way of a proportionate tender under the company's substantial issuer bids. 2023 On June 27, 2023, the company announced that it had received final approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for a new normal course issuer bid to continue its then existing share purchase program. The program enabled the company to purchase up to a maximum of 29,207,635 common shares during the period June 29, 2023 to June 28, 2024. The program completed on October 19, 2023 as a result of the company purchasing the maximum allowable number of shares under the program. On November 3, 2023, the company commenced a substantial issuer bid pursuant to which it offered to purchase for cancellation up to $1.5 billion of its common shares through a modified Dutch auction and proportionate tender offer. The substantial issuer bid was completed on December 13, 2023, with the company taking up and paying for 19,108,280 common shares at a price of $78.50 per share, for an aggregate purchase of $1.5 billion and 3.4 percent of Imperial's issued and outstanding shares at the close of business on October 30, 2023. This included 13,299,349 shares purchased from Exxon Mobil Corporation by way of a proportionate tender to maintain its ownership percentage at approximately 69.6 percent. 2022 On June 27, 2022, the company announced that it had received final approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange for a new normal course issuer bid. The program enabled the company to purchase up to a maximum of 31,833,809 common shares during the period June 29, 2022 to June 28, 2023. The program completed on October 21, 2022 as a result of the company purchasing the maximum allowable number of shares under the program. 61 On May 6, 2022, the company commenced a substantial issuer bid pursuant to which it offered to purchase for cancellation up to $2.5 billion of its common shares through a modified Dutch auction and proportionate tender offer. The substantial issuer bid was completed on June 15, 2022, with the company taking up and paying for 32,467,532 common shares at a price of $77.00 per share, for an aggregate purchase of $2.5 billion and 4.9 percent of Imperial’s issued and outstanding shares at the close of business on May 2, 2022. This included 22,597,379 shares purchased from Exxon Mobil Corporation by way of a proportionate tender to maintain its ownership percentage at approximately 69.6 percent. On November 4, 2022, the company commenced a substantial issuer bid pursuant to which it offered to purchase for cancellation up to $1.5 billion of its common shares through a modified Dutch auction and proportionate tender offer. The substantial issuer bid was completed on December 14, 2022, with the company taking up and paying for 20,689,655 common shares at a price of $72.50 per share, for an aggregate purchase of $1.5 billion and 3.4 percent of Imperial's issued and outstanding shares at the close of business on October 31, 2022. This included 14,399,985 shares purchased from Exxon Mobil Corporation by way of a proportionate tender to maintain its ownership percentage at approximately 69.6 percent. Dividends millions of Canadian dollars, unless noted Dividends paid Per share dividend paid (dollars) Financial strength 2023 1,103 1.88 2022 851 1.29 2021 706 0.98 The table below shows the company’s consolidated debt-to-capital ratio. The data demonstrates the company’s creditworthiness: percent At December 31 Debt to capital (a) 2023 16 2022 16 2021 19 (a) Debt, defined as the sum of “Notes and loans payable” and “Long-term debt” on the Consolidated balance sheet, divided by capital, defined as the sum of debt and “Total shareholders’ equity” on the Consolidated balance sheet. Debt-related interest incurred in 2023, before capitalization of interest, was $203 million, up from $111 million in 2022. The weighted-average interest rate on the company’s debt was 4.9 percent in 2023, up from 2.2 percent in 2022. The company’s financial strength represents a competitive advantage of strategic importance providing it the opportunity to readily access capital markets across a range of market conditions and enables the company to take on large, long-term capital commitments in the pursuit of maximizing shareholder value. Contractual obligations The company has contractual obligations involving commitments to third parties that impact its liquidity and capital resource needs. These contractual obligations are primarily for leases, debt, asset retirement obligations, pension and other postretirement benefits, other long-term obligations, and firm capital commitments. Further information on this topic can be found in notes 4, 5, 13 and 14 to the consolidated financial statements. Other long-term purchase agreements are commitments that are non-cancellable, or cancellable only under certain conditions, as well as long-term commitments, other than unconditional purchase obligations. They include primarily transportation services agreements, raw material supply and community benefits agreements. The total obligation at year-end 2023 was $11.8 billion, of which $728 million is due in 2024, and $1,131 million is due in 2025. 62  Litigation and other contingencies As discussed in note 9 to the consolidated financial statements, a variety of claims have been made against Imperial and its subsidiaries. Based on a consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances, the company does not believe the ultimate outcome of any currently pending lawsuits against the company will have a material adverse effect on the company’s operations, financial condition, or financial statements taken as a whole. Additionally, as discussed in note 9, Imperial was contingently liable at December 31, 2023, for guarantees relating to performance under contracts. These guarantees do not have a material effect on the company’s operations, financial condition, or financial statements taken as a whole. There are no events or uncertainties beyond those already included in reported financial information that would indicate a material change in future operating results or financial condition. Capital and exploration expenditures Capital and exploration expenditures represent the combined total of additions at cost to property, plant and equipment, additions to finance leases, additional investments and acquisitions; exploration expenses on a before-tax basis from the Consolidated statement of income; and the company’s share of similar costs for equity companies. Capital and exploration expenditures exclude the purchase of carbon emission credits. While the company’s management is responsible for all investments and elements of net income, particular focus is placed on managing the controllable aspects of this group of expenditures. millions of Canadian dollars Upstream (a) Downstream Chemical Corporate and other Total (a) Exploration expenses included. 2023 1,108 472 23 175 2022 1,128 295 10 57 1,778 1,490 For the Upstream segment, capital and exploration expenditures were primarily related to sustaining activity in support of the company’s oil sands and in-situ assets. For the Downstream segment, capital expenditures were primarily for progressing the Strathcona renewable diesel facility as well as other refinery and distribution projects to improve environmental performance, reliability, and energy efficiency. Total capital and exploration expenditures are expected to be approximately $1.7 billion in 2024. Expected capital and exploration expenditures for 2024 includes firm capital commitments of $686 million for the construction and purchase of fixed assets and other permanent investments. An additional $65 million of firm capital commitments have been made for years 2025 and beyond. Actual spending could vary depending on the progress of individual projects. 63  Market risks Crude oil, natural gas, petroleum product and chemical prices have fluctuated in response to changing market forces. The impacts of these price fluctuations on earnings from Upstream, Downstream and Chemical operations have varied. The company’s earnings are influenced by North American crude oil benchmark prices as well as changes in the differentials between these benchmarks and western Canadian prices for light and heavy crude oil. The company’s integrated business model reduces its risk from changes in commodity prices. For instance, when differentials between North American crude benchmarks and western Canadian prices widen, the company is able to mitigate the impact of widening differentials on the Upstream through integration with Downstream investments in refineries, pipeline commitments and the Edmonton rail terminal. In the competitive downstream and chemical environments, earnings are primarily determined by margin capture rather than absolute price levels on products sold. Refining margins are a function of the difference between what a refiner pays for its raw materials (primarily crude oil) and the market prices for the range of products produced. These prices, in turn, depend on global and regional supply / demand balances, inventory levels, refinery operations, import / export balances and weather. Industry crude oil commodity prices and petroleum and chemical product prices are commonly benchmarked in U.S. dollars. The majority of the company’s sales and purchases are related to these industry U.S. dollar benchmarks. As the company records and reports its financial results in Canadian dollars, to the extent that the Canadian / U.S. dollar exchange rate fluctuates, the company’s earnings will be affected. The company is exposed to changes in interest rates, primarily on its debt which carries floating interest rates. The impact of a quarter percent change in interest rates affecting the company’s debt would not be material to earnings or cash flow. The company has access to significant sources of long-term and short-term liquidity. Internally generated funds are expected to cover the majority of financial requirements, supplemented by long- term and short-term debt as needed. The company’s potential exposure to commodity price and margin, and Canadian / U.S. dollar exchange rate fluctuations is summarized in the earnings sensitivities table, which shows the estimated annual effect, under current conditions, on the company’s after-tax net income. For any given period, the extent of actual benefit or detriment will be dependent on the price movements of individual types of crude oil and products, production and sales volumes, transportation capacity, costs and egress methods, and other factors. Accordingly, changes in benchmark prices for crude oil and crude oil differentials, and other factors listed in the table following, only provide broad indicators of changes in the earnings experienced in any particular period. Earnings sensitivities (a) millions of Canadian dollars, after-tax One dollar (U.S.) per barrel increase (decrease) in crude oil prices One dollar (U.S.) per barrel increase (decrease) in refining 2-1-1 margins (b) One cent decrease (increase) in the value of the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar + (-) + (-) + (-) 105 140 170 (a) Each sensitivity calculation shows the annual impact on net income resulting from a change in one factor, after tax and royalties, and holding all other factors constant. These sensitivities have been updated to reflect current market conditions. They may not apply proportionately to larger fluctuations. (b) The 2-1-1 crack spread is an indicator of the refining margin generated by converting two barrels of crude oil into one barrel of gasoline and one barrel of diesel. The demand for crude oil, petroleum products and petrochemical products are generally linked closely with economic growth. The occurrence of recessions or other periods of low or negative economic growth will typically have a direct adverse impact on the company’s financial results. Although price levels of crude oil may rise and fall significantly over the short to medium-term due to global economic conditions, political events, decisions by OPEC, governments and other factors, industry economics over the long-term will continue to be driven by market supply and demand. The company evaluates investments over a range of prices, including estimated greenhouse gas emission costs. 64  The global energy markets can give rise to extended periods in which market conditions are adverse to one or more of the company’s businesses. Such conditions, along with the capital-intensive nature of the industry and very long lead times associated with many of the company’s projects, underscore the importance of maintaining a strong financial position. Management views the company’s financial strength as a competitive advantage. In general, segment results are not dependent on the ability to sell and / or purchase products to / from other segments. Where such intersegment sales take place, they are the result of efficiencies and competitive advantages from integrated business segments and refinery and chemical complexes. The company’s intersegment sales include crude oil produced by the Upstream and sold to the Downstream, as well as sales between refineries and the chemical plant related to raw materials, feedstocks and finished products. All intersegment sales are at market based prices. Refer to note 2 for additional information on intersegment revenue. The company has an active asset management program in which nonstrategic assets are considered for divestment. The asset management program includes a disciplined, regular review to ensure that assets are contributing to the company’s strategic objectives. Risk management The company’s size, strong capital structure and the complementary nature of its business segments reduces the company’s enterprise-wide risk from changes in commodity prices and currency exchange rates. In addition, the company may use commodity-based contracts, including derivatives, to manage commodity price risk and to generate returns from trading. The company’s derivatives are not accounted for under hedge accounting. Credit risk associated with the company’s derivative position is mitigated by several factors, including the use of derivative clearing exchanges and the quality of and financial limits placed on derivative counterparties. No material market or credit risks to the company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity exist as a result of the derivatives described in note 6. The company maintains a system of controls that includes the authorization, reporting and monitoring of derivative activity. 65  Critical accounting estimates The company’s financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP). U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The company’s accounting and financial reporting fairly reflect its business model involving exploration for, and production of, crude oil and natural gas; manufacture, trade, transport and sale of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum products, petrochemicals and a variety of specialty products; and pursuit of lower- emission business opportunities, including carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and lower-emission fuels. The company does not use financing structures for the purpose of altering accounting outcomes or removing debt from the balance sheet. The company’s significant accounting policies are summarized in note 1 to the consolidated financial statements. Oil and natural gas reserves Evaluations of oil and natural gas reserves are important to the effective management of upstream assets. They are an integral part of investment decisions about oil and gas properties such as whether development should proceed. The estimation of proved reserve volumes, which is based on the requirement of reasonable certainty, is an ongoing process based on rigorous technical evaluations, commercial and market assessments, detailed analysis of well information such as flow rates and reservoir pressures, and development and production costs, and other factors. The estimation of proved reserves is controlled by the company through long-standing approval guidelines. Reserves changes are made within a well-established, disciplined process driven by qualified geoscience and engineering professionals, assisted by the reserves management group which has significant technical experience, culminating in reviews with and approval by senior management and the company’s board of directors. Notably, the company does not use specific quantitative reserves targets to determine compensation. Key features of the reserves estimation process are covered in "Disclosure of reserves" in Item 1. Oil and natural gas reserves include both proved and unproved reserves. • Proved oil and natural gas reserves are determined in accordance with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) requirements. Proved reserves are those quantities of oil and natural gas which, by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible under existing economic and operating conditions and government regulations. Proved reserves are determined using the average of first-day-of-the-month oil and natural gas prices during the reporting year. Proved reserves can be further subdivided into developed and undeveloped reserves. Proved developed reserves include amounts which are expected to be recovered through existing wells, facilities, or mining activities with existing equipment and operating methods. Proved undeveloped reserves include amounts expected to be recovered from new wells, existing wells, facilities, or mining activities, where a relatively major capital expenditure is required. Proved undeveloped reserves are recognized when a development plan has been adopted indicating that the reserves are scheduled to be developed within five years, unless specific circumstances support a longer period of time. The company is reasonably certain that proved reserves will be produced. However, the timing and amount recovered can be affected by a number of factors including completion and optimization of development projects, reservoir performance, regulatory approvals, government policies, consumer preferences, royalty frameworks and significant changes in oil and natural gas price levels. • Unproved reserves are quantities of oil and natural gas with less than reasonable certainty of recoverability and include probable reserves. Probable reserves are reserves that, together with proved reserves, are as likely as not to be recovered. Revisions in previously estimated volumes of proved reserves for existing fields can occur due to the evaluation or re-evaluation of already available geologic, reservoir or production data; new geologic, reservoir or production data; or changes in the average of first-day-of-the-month oil and natural gas prices and / or costs that are used in the estimation of reserves. Revisions can also result from significant changes in either development strategy or production equipment and facility capacity. 66  In 2021, upward revisions of proved bitumen reserves were a result of improved prices. The 1.7 billion barrels of bitumen at Kearl and 0.5 billion barrels of bitumen at Cold Lake qualified as proved reserves under the SEC definition of proved reserves. Upward revisions to proved synthetic crude oil reserves were a result of improved prices. Changes to the liquids and natural gas proved reserves were the result of updated development plans and divestments at the Montney and Duvernay unconventional assets. In 2022, downward revisions of proved bitumen reserves were driven by a decrease of 0.2 billion barrels at Kearl as a result of higher royalty obligations associated with pricing, and a decrease of 0.2 billion barrels at Cold Lake due to an updated development plan. An increase to the bitumen reserves of 0.1 billion barrels is associated with extensions at Cold Lake for the Grand Rapids Phase 1 SA-SAGD and Leming SAGD projects. Downward revisions to proved synthetic crude oil reserves were a result of mine development plan updates and higher royalty obligations at Syncrude associated with pricing. Changes to the liquids and natural gas proved reserves were primarily a result of the sale of the company’s interest in the Montney and Duvernay unconventional assets. In 2023, upward revisions of proved bitumen of 0.1 billion barrels were driven by lower royalty obligations associated with lower pricing and minor technical revisions at Cold Lake and Kearl. A slight increase in proved reserves for synthetic crude oil is associated with lower royalty obligations associated with pricing. Conventional proved liquids reserves decreased to zero under existing pricing and operating conditions. Under the terms of certain contractual arrangements or government royalty regimes, lower prices can also increase proved reserves attributable to the company. The company’s operating decisions and its outlook for future production volumes are not impacted by proved reserves as disclosed under the SEC definition. Unit-of-production depreciation Oil and natural gas reserve volumes are used as the basis to calculate unit-of-production depreciation rates for most upstream assets. Depreciation is calculated by taking the ratio of asset cost to total proved reserves or proved developed reserves applied to actual production. The volumes produced and asset cost are known, while proved reserves are based on estimates that are subject to some variability. In the event that the unit-of-production method does not result in an equitable allocation of cost over the economic life of an upstream asset, an alternative method is used. The straight-line method is used in limited situations where the expected life of the asset does not reasonably correlate with that of the underlying reserves. For example, certain assets used in the production of oil and natural gas have a shorter life than the reserves, and as such, the company uses straight-line depreciation to ensure the asset is fully depreciated by the end of its useful life. To the extent that proved reserves for a property are substantially de-booked and that property continues to produce such that the resulting depreciation charge does not result in an equitable allocation of cost over the expected life, assets will be depreciated using a unit-of-production method based on reserves determined at the most recent SEC price which results in a more meaningful quantity of proved reserves, appropriately adjusted for production and technical changes. Impact of oil and gas reserves and prices and margins on testing for impairment The company tests assets or groups of assets for recoverability on an ongoing basis whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The company has a robust process to monitor for indicators of potential impairment across its asset groups throughout the year. This process is aligned with the requirements of ASC 360 and ASC 932 and relies, in part, on the company’s planning and budgeting cycle. Because the lifespans of the vast majority of the company’s major assets are measured in decades, the future cash flows of these assets are predominantly based on long-term oil and natural gas commodity prices, industry margins, and development and production costs. Significant reductions in the company’s view of oil or natural gas commodity prices or margin ranges, especially the longer-term prices and margins, and changes in the development plans, including decisions to defer, reduce or eliminate planned capital spending, can be an indicator of potential impairment. Other events or changes in circumstances, including indicators outlined in ASC 360 can be indicators of potential impairment as well. 67  In general, the company does not view temporarily low prices or margins as an indication of impairment. Management believes that prices over the long term must be sufficient to generate investments in energy supply to meet global demand. Although prices will occasionally drop significantly, industry prices over the long term will continue to be driven by market supply and demand fundamentals. On the supply side, industry production from mature fields is declining. This is being offset by investments to generate production from new discoveries, field developments, and technology and efficiency advancements. OPEC+ investment activities and production policies also have an impact on world oil supplies. The demand side is largely a function of general economic activities, alternative energy sources and levels of prosperity. During the lifespan of its major assets, the company expects that oil and gas prices and industry margins will experience significant volatility. Consequently, these assets will experience periods of higher earnings and periods of lower earnings, or even losses. In assessing whether events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable, the company considers recent periods of operating losses in the context of its longer-term view of prices and margins. Global Outlook and cash flow assessment The annual planning and budgeting process, known as the company plan, is the mechanism by which resources (capital, operating expenses and people) are allocated across the company. The foundation for the energy supply and demand assumptions supporting the company plan begins with Exxon Mobil Corporation's Global Outlook (the Outlook), which contains demand and supply projections based on its assessment of current trends in technology, government policies, consumer preferences, geopolitics, economic development, and other factors. Reflective of the existing global policy environment, the Outlook does not attempt to project the degree of required future policy and technology advancement and deployment for the world or the company, to meet net zero by 2050. As future policies and technology advancements emerge, they will be incorporated into the Outlook, and consequently, the company’s business plans will be updated accordingly. If events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable, the company estimates the future undiscounted cash flows of the affected properties to judge the recoverability of carrying amounts. In performing this assessment, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets. Cash flows used in recoverability assessments are based on the assumptions developed in the company plan, which is reviewed and approved by the board of directors, and are consistent with the criteria management uses to evaluate investment opportunities. These evaluations make use of the company’s assumptions of future capital allocations, crude oil and natural gas commodity prices including price differentials, refining and chemical margins, volumes, development and operating costs, including greenhouse gas emissions prices, and foreign currency exchange rates. Volumes are based on projected field and facility production profiles, throughput, or sales. Management’s estimate of upstream production volumes used for projected cash flows makes use of proved reserve quantities and may include risk-adjusted unproved reserve quantities. The greenhouse gas emission prices reflect existing or anticipated policy actions of applicable provincial and federal governments. While third-party scenarios may be used to test the resiliency of company’s businesses or strategies, they are not used as a basis for developing future cash flows for impairment assessments. Fair value of impaired assets An asset group is impaired if its estimated future undiscounted cash flows are less than the asset group’s carrying value. Impairments are measured by the excess of the carrying value over fair value. The assessment of fair value is based on the views of a likely market participant. The principal parameters used to establish fair value include estimates of acreage values and flowing production metrics from comparable market transactions, market-based estimates of historical cash flow multiples, and discounted cash flows. Inputs and assumptions used in discounted cash flow models include estimates of future production volumes, throughput and product sales volumes, commodity prices (which are consistent with the average of third-party industry experts and government agencies), refining and chemical margins, drilling and development costs, operating costs, and discount rates which are reflective of the characteristics of the asset group. Other impairment estimates Unproved properties are assessed periodically to determine whether they have been impaired. Significant unproved properties are assessed for impairment individually, and valuation allowances against the capitalized costs are recorded based on the company’s future development plans, the estimated economic chance of success and the length of time that the company expects to hold the properties. Properties that are not individually significant are aggregated by groups and amortized based on development risk and average holding period. 68  Long-lived assets that are held for sale are evaluated for possible impairment by comparing the carrying value of the asset with its fair value less the cost to sell. If the net book value exceeds the fair value less cost to sell, the assets are considered impaired and adjusted to the lower value. Judgment is required to determine if assets are held for sale, and to determine the fair value less cost to sell. Investments accounted for by the equity method are assessed for possible impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an investment may not be recoverable. Examples of key indicators include a history of operating losses, negative earnings and cash flow outlook, significant downward revisions to oil and gas reserves, and the financial condition and prospects for the investee’s business segment or geographic region. If the decline in value of the investment is other than temporary, the carrying value of the investment is written down to fair value. In the absence of market prices for the investment, discounted cash flows are used to assess fair value, which requires significant judgment. Recent impairments Factors which could put further assets at risk of impairment in the future include reductions in the company’s price or margin outlooks, changes in the allocation of capital or development plans, reduced long-term demand for the company’s products and operating cost increases which exceed the pace of efficiencies or the pace of oil and natural gas price increases or margins. However, due to the inherent difficulty in predicting future commodity prices or margins, and the relationship between industry prices and costs, it is not practicable to reasonably estimate the existence or range of any potential future impairment charges related to the company’s long-lived assets. Supplemental information regarding oil and gas results of operations, capitalized costs and reserves is provided following the notes to consolidated financial statements. Pension benefits The company’s pension plan is managed in compliance with the requirements of governmental authorities and meets funding levels as determined by independent third-party actuaries. Pension accounting requires explicit assumptions regarding, among others, the discount rate for the benefit obligations, the expected rate of return on plan assets and the long-term rate of future compensation increases. All pension assumptions are reviewed annually by senior management. These assumptions are adjusted only as appropriate to reflect long-term changes in market rates and outlook. The long-term expected rate of return on plan assets of 4.8 percent used in 2023 compares to actual returns of 5.7 percent and 6.1 percent achieved over the last 10- and 20-year periods respectively, ending December 31, 2023. If different assumptions are used, the obligation and expense could increase or decrease as a result. As an indication of the company’s potential exposure to changes in the critical assumptions such as the expected rate of return on plan assets and the discount rate for measuring the pension plan benefits obligation, a reduction of 1 percent in the discount rate would increase the benefits obligation by approximately $1 billion. Similarly, a reduction of 1 percent in the long-term rate of return on plan assets would increase the annual pension expense by approximately $75 million before tax. At the company, differences between actual returns on plan assets and the long-term expected returns are not recorded in pension expense in the year the differences occur. Such differences are deferred, along with other actuarial gains and losses, and are amortized into pension expense over the expected average remaining service life of employees. Employee benefits expense represented about 1 percent of total expenses in 2023. 69  Asset retirement obligations The company is subject to retirement obligations for certain assets. The fair values of these obligations are recorded as liabilities on a discounted basis, which is typically at the time the assets are installed. In the estimation of fair value, the company uses assumptions and judgments regarding such factors as the existence of a legal obligation for an asset retirement obligation; technical assessments of the assets; estimated amounts and timing of settlements; discount rates; and inflation rates. Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements provides a three-year continuity table detailing the changes in asset retirement obligations. Suspended exploratory well costs The company continues capitalization of exploratory well costs when it has found a sufficient quantity of reserves to justify its completion as a producing well and the company is making sufficient progress assessing the reserves and the economic and operating viability of the project. Exploratory well costs not meeting these criteria are charged to expense. Assessing whether the company is making sufficient progress on a project requires careful consideration of the facts and circumstances. The facts and circumstances that support continued capitalization of suspended wells at year-end are disclosed in note 15 to the consolidated financial statements. Tax contingencies The operations of the company are complex, and related tax interpretations, regulations and legislation are continually changing. The benefits of uncertain tax positions that the company has taken or expects to take in its income tax returns are recognized in the financial statements if management concludes that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained with the tax authorities. For a position that is likely to be sustained, the benefit recognized in the financial statements is measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50 percent likely of being realized. Significant management judgment is required in the accounting for income tax contingencies and tax disputes because the outcomes are often difficult to predict. The company’s unrecognized tax benefits and a description of open tax years are summarized in note 3 to the consolidated financial statements. 70  Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting Management, including the company’s chief executive officer and principal accounting officer and principal financial officer, is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over the company’s financial reporting. Management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, management concluded that Imperial Oil Limited’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2023. PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, audited the effectiveness of the company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, as stated in their report which is included herein. /s/ Bradley W. Corson Bradley W. Corson Chairman, president and chief executive officer (Principal executive officer) /s/ Daniel E. Lyons Daniel E. Lyons Senior vice-president, finance and administration, and controller (Principal accounting officer and principal financial officer) February 28, 2024 71 Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Imperial Oil Limited Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Imperial Oil Limited and its subsidiaries (together, the Company) as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023, including the related notes (collectively referred to as the consolidated financial statements). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2023 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2023, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the COSO. Basis for Opinions The Company’s management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s report on internal control over financial reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions. 72  Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Critical Audit Matters The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (i) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates. The Impact of Proved Developed Oil and Natural Gas Reserves on Upstream Property, Plant and Equipment, Net As described in Notes 1 and 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s consolidated upstream property, plant and equipment (PP&E), net balance was $26,840 million as of December 31, 2023, and the related depreciation and depletion expense for the year ended December 31, 2023 was $1,680 million. Management uses the successful efforts method to account for its exploration and production activities. Costs incurred to purchase, lease or otherwise acquire a property (whether unproved or proved) are capitalized when incurred. As disclosed by management, proved oil and natural gas reserve volumes are used as the basis to calculate unit-of-production depreciation rates for most upstream assets. The estimation of proved oil and natural gas reserve volumes is an ongoing process based on technical evaluations, commercial and market assessments, detailed analysis of well information such as flow rates and reservoir pressures, and development and production costs, among other factors. As further disclosed by management, reserves changes are made within a well established, disciplined process driven by qualified geoscience and engineering professionals, assisted by the reserves management group (together, management’s specialists). The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the impact of proved developed oil and natural gas reserves on upstream PP&E, net is a critical audit matter are (i) the significant judgment by management, including the use of management’s specialists, when developing the estimates of proved developed oil and natural gas reserve volumes, and (ii) a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort in performing procedures and evaluating the audit evidence related to the data, methods, and assumptions used by management and its specialists in developing the estimates of proved developed oil and natural gas reserve volumes. 73  Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall opinion on the consolidated financial statements. These procedures included testing the effectiveness of controls relating to management's estimates of proved developed oil and natural gas reserve volumes. The work of management's specialists was used in performing the procedures to evaluate the reasonableness of the proved developed oil and natural gas reserve volumes. As a basis for using this work, management's specialists' qualifications were understood and the Company's relationship with management's specialists was assessed. The procedures performed, also included i) evaluating the methods and assumptions used by management's specialists, ii) testing the completeness and accuracy of the data used by management's specialists related to historical production volumes, and iii) evaluating management's specialists' findings related to estimated future production volumes by comparing the estimate to relevant historical and current period information, as applicable. /s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Chartered Professional Accountants Calgary, Canada February 28, 2024 We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1934. 74  Consolidated statement of income (U.S. GAAP) millions of Canadian dollars For the years ended December 31 Revenues and other income Revenues (a) Investment and other income (note 8, 18) Total revenues and other income Expenses Exploration (note 15) Purchases of crude oil and products (b) Production and manufacturing (c) Selling and general (c) Federal excise tax and fuel charge Depreciation and depletion Non-service pension and postretirement benefit Financing (d) (note 12) Total expenses 2023 2022 2021 50,702 267 50,969 5 32,399 6,879 857 2,402 1,907 82 69 44,600 59,413 257 59,670 5 37,742 7,404 882 2,179 1,897 17 60 50,186 37,508 82 37,590 32 23,174 6,316 784 1,928 1,977 42 54 34,307 Income (loss) before income taxes 6,369 9,484 3,283 Income taxes (note 3) Net income (loss) Per share information (Canadian dollars) Net income (loss) per common share - basic (note 10) Net income (loss) per common share - diluted (note 10) (a) Amounts from related parties included in revenues (note 16). (b) Amounts to related parties included in purchases of crude oil and products (note 16). (c) Amounts to related parties included in production and manufacturing, and selling and general expenses (note 16). (d) Amounts to related parties included in financing (note 16). 1,480 2,144 804 4,889 7,340 2,479 8.51 8.49 13,544 4,125 473 169 11.47 11.44 17,042 3,795 460 78 3.48 3.48 8,777 2,737 420 28 The information in the notes to consolidated financial statements is an integral part of these statements. 75 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income (U.S. GAAP) millions of Canadian dollars For Net years the ended income (loss) December 31 2023 4,889 2022 7,340 2021 2,479 Other comprehensive income (loss), income taxes net of adjustment Postretirement benefits liability (excluding amortization) (206) 582 679 Amortization included of in postretirement net comprehensive benefit costs Total other income (loss) benefits liability adjustment 41 (165) 83 665 133 812 Comprehensive income (loss) 4,724 8,005 3,291 The information in the notes to consolidated financial statements is an integral part of these statements. 76 Consolidated balance sheet (U.S. GAAP) millions of Canadian dollars At December 31 2023 2022 Assets Current assets and Cash Accounts Inventories Materials, cash equivalents receivable - oil and crude supplies of net (a) and products prepaid expenses (note 11) current assets Total Investments and long-term receivables (b) and equipment, plant accumulated depreciation and depletion (note 18) including intangibles - net Property, less Goodwill Other assets, Total assets Liabilities Current liabilities Notes and loans payable (note 12) Accounts Income payable and taxes payable accrued liabilities (a) (note 11) Total current liabilities Long-term debt Other long-term income Deferred Total liabilities (c) (note 14) obligations tax (note 5) liabilities (note 3) Commitments and contingent liabilities (note 9) stated shares Shareholders’ equity Common at Earnings reinvested Accumulated other shareholders’ equity Total value (d) (note 10) comprehensive income (loss) (note 17) and receivable - and shareholders’ equity included net net receivables amounts included long-term included amounts to related parties Total (a) (b) (c) (d) liabilities Accounts Investments Long-term of Number of Number debt common common shares shares authorized outstanding (millions) (millions) (note (note 10). 10). receivable amounts (note from from 16). related related parties parties (note (note 16). 16). 864 4,482 1,944 1,008 8,298 1,062 30,835 166 838 41,199 121 6,231 251 6,603 4,011 3,851 4,512 18,977 992 21,907 (677) 22,222 41,199 1,048 283 3,447 1,100 536 3,749 4,719 1,514 754 10,736 893 30,506 166 1,223 43,524 122 6,194 2,582 8,898 4,033 3,467 4,713 21,111 1,079 21,846 (512) 22,413 43,524 1,108 288 3,447 1,100 584 The information in the notes to consolidated financial statements is an integral part of these statements. Approved by the directors. /s/ Bradley W. Corson /s/ Daniel E. Lyons W. Corson Bradley Chairman, chief president and executive officer Daniel E. Lyons Senior vice-president and finance administration, and controller 77  Consolidated statement of shareholders’ equity (U.S. GAAP) millions of Canadian dollars At December 31 Common shares at stated value (note 10) At beginning of year Share purchases at stated value At end of year Earnings reinvested At beginning of year Net income (loss) for the year Share purchases in excess of stated value Dividends declared At end of year Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (note 17) At beginning of year Other comprehensive income (loss) At end of year 2023 2022 2021 1,079 (87) 992 21,846 4,889 (3,713) (1,115) 21,907 (512) (165) (677) 1,252 (173) 1,079 21,660 7,340 (6,222) (932) 21,846 (1,177) 665 (512) 1,357 (105) 1,252 22,050 2,479 (2,140) (729) 21,660 (1,989) 812 (1,177) Shareholders’ equity at end of year 22,222 22,413 21,735 The information in the notes to consolidated financial statements is an integral part of these statements. 78 Consolidated statement of cash flows (U.S. GAAP) millions of Canadian dollars December 31 the years ended For Operating activities Net income (loss) Adjustments for Depreciation (Gain) Deferred loss non-cash items: and depletion sales asset on income operating taxes assets Changes in 8, 18) (note and other and liabilities: Accounts receivable Inventories, materials, supplies and prepaid expenses Income taxes payable and accrued liabilities flows from (used in) operating activities Accounts other items - payable net (b) All Cash Investing activities property, to Additions Proceeds asset from Additional investments Loans equity Cash to flows from plant sales and equipment 8, 18) (note companies - net (used in) investing activities (note 12) debt - debt - Financing activities net Short-term reduction Long-term Finance obligations - lease Dividends paid Common Cash shares from purchased in) (used flows (note 14) reduction (note 14) (note 10) financing activities Increase and Cash (decrease) cash in cash equivalents and at cash equivalents beginning of year Cash (a) and is months cash composed equivalents of in or less. contributions Cash three Included cash to (b) registered end at bank of and year (a) cash 2023 2022 2021 4,889 7,340 2,479 1,907 (73) (85) 237 (688) (2,331) 81 (203) 3,734 (1,785) 86 — 5 (1,694) — — (22) (1,103) (3,800) (4,925) (2,885) 3,749 864 1,897 (158) (77) (862) (477) 1,876 948 (5) 10,482 (1,526) 904 (6) 10 (618) — (1,000) (22) (851) (6,395) (8,268) 1,596 2,153 3,749 with 1,977 (49) 91 (1,950) 45 248 2,020 615 5,476 (1,108) 81 — 15 (1,012) (111) — (20) (706) (2,245) (3,082) 1,382 771 2,153 equivalents at cost. Cash equivalents are all highly liquid securities maturity of Income taxes (paid), Interest (paid) refunded. net of capitalization. pension plans. (148) (174) (164) (4,153) (69) (374) (60) 58 (43) The information in the notes to consolidated financial statements is an integral part of these statements. 79        Notes to consolidated financial statements The accompanying consolidated financial statements and the supporting and supplemental material are the responsibility of the management of Imperial Oil Limited. The company’s principal business involves exploration for, and production of, crude oil and natural gas; manufacture, trade, transport and sale of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum products, petrochemicals and a variety of specialty products; and pursuit of lower-emission business opportunities including carbon capture and storage, and lower-emission fuels. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP), which requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Prior years’ data have been reclassified in certain cases to conform to the 2023 presentation basis. All amounts are in Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated. 1. Summary of significant accounting policies Principles of consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of subsidiaries the company controls. Intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated. Subsidiaries include those companies in which Imperial has both an equity interest and the continuing ability to unilaterally determine strategic, operating, investing and financing policies. Imperial Oil Resources Limited and Canada Imperial Oil Limited are significant subsidiaries included in the consolidated financial statements and are wholly owned by Imperial Oil Limited. The consolidated financial statements also include the company’s share of the undivided interest in certain upstream assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, including its 70.96 percent interest in the Kearl joint venture and its 25 percent interest in the Syncrude joint venture. Revenues The company generally sells crude oil, natural gas and petroleum and chemical products under short-term agreements at prevailing market prices. In some cases, products may be sold under long-term agreements, with periodic price adjustments to reflect market conditions. Revenue is recognized at the amount the company expects to receive when the customer has taken control, which is typically when title transfers and the customer has assumed the risks and rewards of ownership. The prices of certain sales are based on price indices that are sometimes not available until the next period. In such cases, estimated realizations are accrued when the sale is recognized, and are finalized when final information is available. Such adjustments to revenue from performance obligations satisfied in previous periods are not significant. Payment for revenue transactions is typically due within 30 days. Revenues include amounts billed to customers for shipping and handling. Shipping and handling costs incurred up to the point of final storage prior to delivery to a customer are included in “Purchases of crude oil and products” in the Consolidated statement of income. Delivery costs from final storage to customer are recorded as a marketing expense in “Selling and general” expenses. The company does not enter into ongoing arrangements whereby it is required to repurchase its products, nor does the company provide the customer with a right of return. Future volume delivery obligations that are unsatisfied at the end of the period are expected to be fulfilled through ordinary production or purchases. These performance obligations are based on market prices at the time of the transaction and are fully constrained due to market price volatility. Purchases and sales of inventory with the same counterparty that are entered into in contemplation of one another are combined and recorded as exchanges measured at the book value of the item sold. 80  "Revenues" and "Accounts receivable - net" include revenue and receivables both within the scope of ASC 606 Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and those outside the scope of ASC 606. Long-term receivables are primarily from receivables outside the scope of ASC 606. Contract assets are mainly from marketing assistance programs and are not significant. Contract liabilities are mainly customer prepayments and accruals of expected volume discounts, and are not significant. Consumer taxes Taxes levied on the consumer and collected by the company are excluded from the Consolidated statement of income. These are primarily provincial taxes on motor fuels, the federal goods and services tax and the federal / provincial harmonized sales tax. Derivative instruments The company may use derivative instruments for trading purposes and to offset exposures associated with commodity prices, currency exchange rates and interest rates that arise from existing assets, liabilities, firm commitments and forecasted transactions. All derivative instruments, except those designated as normal purchase and normal sale, are recorded at fair value. Derivative assets and liabilities with the same counterparty are netted if the right of offset exists and certain other criteria are met. Collateral payables or receivables are netted against derivative assets and derivative liabilities, respectively. Recognition and classification of the gain or loss that results from adjusting a derivative to fair value depends on the purpose for the derivative. The gains and losses resulting from changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded under "Revenues" or "Purchases of crude oil and products" in the Consolidated statement of income. Fair value Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. Hierarchy levels 1, 2 and 3 are terms for the priority of inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Hierarchy level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Hierarchy level 2 inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are directly or indirectly observable for the asset or liability. Hierarchy level 3 inputs are inputs that are not observable in the market. Inventories Inventories are recorded at the lower of current market value or cost. The cost of crude oil and products is determined primarily using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. LIFO was selected over the alternative first-in, first-out and average cost methods because it provides a better matching of current costs with the revenues generated in the period. Inventory costs include expenditures and other charges (including depreciation), directly and indirectly incurred in bringing the inventory to its existing condition and location. Selling and general expenses are reported as period costs and excluded from inventory costs. Inventories of materials and supplies are valued at cost or less. Investments The company’s interests in the underlying net assets of affiliates it does not control, but over which it exercises significant influence, are accounted for using the equity method. They are recorded at the original cost of the investment plus the company’s share of earnings since the investment was made, less dividends received. The company’s share of the after-tax earnings of these investments is included in “Investment and other income” in the Consolidated statement of income. Investments in equity securities, other than consolidated subsidiaries and equity method investments, are measured at fair value, with changes in the fair value recognized in net income. The company uses a modified approach for equity securities that do not have a readily determinable fair value. This modified approach measures investments at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions in similar investments of the same issuer. Dividends from these investments are included in “Investment and other income”. These investments represent interests in non-publicly traded pipeline companies and a rail loading joint venture that facilitate the sale and purchase of liquids in the conduct of company operations. Other parties who also have an equity interest in these investments share in the risks and rewards according to their percentage of ownership. The company does not invest in these investments in order to remove liabilities from its balance sheet. 81  Property, plant and equipment Cost basis The company uses the "successful efforts" method to account for its exploration and production activities. Under this method, costs are accumulated on a field-by-field basis. Costs incurred to purchase, lease, or otherwise acquire a property (whether unproved or proved) are capitalized when incurred. Exploratory well costs are carried as an asset when the well has found a sufficient quantity of reserves to justify its completion as a producing well and where the company is making sufficient progress assessing the reserves and the economic and operating viability of the project. Exploratory well costs not meeting these criteria are charged to expense. Other exploratory expenditures, including geophysical costs and annual lease rentals, are expensed as incurred. Development costs, including costs of productive wells and development dry holes, are capitalized. Interest costs incurred to finance expenditures during the construction phase of projects are capitalized as part of the historical cost of acquiring the constructed assets. The project construction phase commences with the development of the detailed engineering design and ends when the constructed assets are ready for their intended use. Capitalized interest costs are included in property, plant and equipment and are depreciated over the service life of the related assets. Maintenance and repair costs, including planned major maintenance, are expensed as incurred. Improvements that increase or prolong the service life or capacity of an asset are capitalized. Depreciation, depletion and amortization Depreciation, depletion and amortization are primarily determined under either the unit-of-production method or the straight-line method, which is based on estimated asset service life taking obsolescence into consideration. Depreciation and depletion for assets associated with producing properties begin at the time when production commences on a regular basis. Depreciation for other assets begins when the asset is in place and ready for its intended use. Assets under construction are not depreciated or depleted. Acquisition costs of proved properties are amortized using a unit-of-production method, computed on the basis of total proved oil and natural gas reserve volumes. Capitalized exploratory drilling and development costs associated with productive depletable extractive properties are amortized using the unit-of-production rates based on the amount of proved developed reserves of oil and gas that are estimated to be recoverable from existing facilities using current operating methods. Under the unit-of-production method, oil and natural gas volumes are considered produced once they have been measured through meters at custody transfer or sales transaction points at the outlet valve on the lease or field storage tank. In the event that the unit-of-production method does not result in an equitable allocation of cost over the economic life of an upstream asset, an alternative method is used. The straight-line method is used in limited situations where the expected life of the asset does not reasonably correlate with that of the underlying reserves. For example, certain assets used in the production of oil and natural gas have a shorter life than the reserves, and as such, the company uses straight-line depreciation to ensure the asset is fully depreciated by the end of its useful life. Investments in mining heavy equipment and certain ore processing plant assets at oil sands mining properties are depreciated on a straight-line basis over a maximum of 15 years and 50 years respectively. Depreciation of other plant and equipment is calculated using the straight-line method, based on the estimated service life of the asset. To the extent that proved reserves for a property are substantially de-booked and that property continues to produce such that the resulting depreciation charge does not result in an equitable allocation of cost over the expected life, assets will be depreciated using a unit-of-production method based on reserves determined at the most recent SEC price which results in a more meaningful quantity of proved reserves, appropriately adjusted for production and technical changes. Investments in refinery and chemical process manufacturing equipment are generally depreciated on a straight- line basis over a 25-year life. Maintenance and repairs, including planned major maintenance, are expensed as incurred. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized and the assets replaced are retired. 82  Impairment assessment The company tests assets or groups of assets for recoverability on an ongoing basis whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Among the events or changes in circumstances which could indicate that the carrying value of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable are the following: • • • • • • a significant decrease in the market price of a long-lived asset; a significant adverse change in the extent or manner in which an asset is being used or in its physical condition including a significant decrease in current and projected reserve volumes; a significant adverse change in legal factors or in the business climate that could affect the value, including an adverse action or assessment by a regulator; an accumulation of project costs significantly in excess of the amount originally expected; a current-period operating loss combined with a history and forecast of operating or cash flow losses; and a current expectation that, more likely than not, a long-lived asset will be sold or otherwise disposed of significantly before the end of its previously estimated useful life. The company has a robust process to monitor for indicators of potential impairment across its asset groups throughout the year. This process is aligned with the requirements of ASC 360 and ASC 932 and relies, in part, on the company’s planning and budgeting cycle. Asset valuation analysis, profitability reviews and other periodic control processes assist the company in assessing whether events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amounts of any of its assets may not be recoverable. Because the lifespans of the vast majority of the company’s major assets are measured in decades, the future cash flows of these assets are predominantly based on long-term oil and natural gas commodity prices, industry margins, and development and production costs. Significant reductions in the company’s view of oil or natural gas commodity prices or margin ranges, especially the longer-term prices and margins, and changes in the development plans, including decisions to defer, reduce or eliminate planned capital spending, can be an indicator of potential impairment. Other events or changes in circumstances, including indicators outlined in ASC 360 can be indicators of potential impairment as well. In general, the company does not view temporarily low prices or margins as an indication of impairment. Management believes that prices over the long term must be sufficient to generate investments in energy supply to meet global demand. Although prices will occasionally drop significantly, industry prices over the long term will continue to be driven by market supply and demand fundamentals. On the supply side, industry production from mature fields is declining. This is being offset by investments to generate production from new discoveries, field developments, and technology and efficiency advancements. OPEC+ investment activities and production policies also have an impact on world oil supplies. The demand side is largely a function of general economic activities, alternative energy sources and levels of prosperity. During the lifespan of its major assets, the company expects that oil and gas prices and industry margins will experience significant volatility. Consequently, these assets will experience periods of higher earnings and periods of lower earnings, or even losses. In assessing whether events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable, the company considers recent periods of operating losses in the context of its longer-term view of prices and margins. In the Upstream, the standardized measure of discounted cash flows included in the “Supplemental information on oil and gas exploration and production activities” is required to use prices based on the average of first-day- of-month prices in the year. These prices represent discrete points in time and could be higher or lower than the company’s price assumptions which are used for impairment assessments. The company believes the standardized measure does not provide a reliable estimate of the expected future cash flows to be obtained from the development and production of its oil and gas properties or of the value of its oil and gas reserves and therefore does not consider it relevant in determining whether events or changes in circumstances indicate the need for an impairment assessment. 83  Global Outlook and cash flow assessment The annual planning and budgeting process, known as the company plan, is the mechanism by which resources (capital, operating expenses and people) are allocated across the company. The foundation for the energy supply and demand assumptions supporting the company plan begins with Exxon Mobil Corporation’s Global Outlook (the Outlook), which contains demand and supply projections based on its assessment of current trends in technology, government policies, consumer preferences, geopolitics, economic development, and other factors. Reflective of the existing global policy environment, the Outlook does not attempt to project the degree of required future policy and technology advancement and deployment for the world or the company, to meet net zero by 2050. As future policies and technology advancements emerge, they will be incorporated into the Outlook, and consequently, the company’s business plans will be updated accordingly. If events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable, the company estimates the future undiscounted cash flows of the affected properties to judge the recoverability of carrying amounts. In performing this assessment, assets are grouped at the lowest level for which there are identifiable cash flows that are largely independent of the cash flows of other groups of assets. Cash flows used in recoverability assessments are based on the assumptions developed in the company plan, which is reviewed and approved by the board of directors, and are consistent with the criteria management uses to evaluate investment opportunities. These evaluations make use of the company’s assumptions of future capital allocations, crude oil and natural gas commodity prices including price differentials, refining and chemical margins, volumes, development and operating costs, including greenhouse gas emissions prices, and foreign currency exchange rates. Volumes are based on projected field and facility production profiles, throughput, or sales. Management’s estimate of upstream production volumes used for projected cash flows makes use of proved reserve quantities and may include risk-adjusted unproved reserve quantities. The greenhouse gas emission prices reflect existing or anticipated policy actions of applicable provincial and federal governments. Fair value of impaired assets An asset group is impaired if its estimated future undiscounted cash flows are less than the asset group’s carrying value. Impairments are measured by the excess of the carrying value over fair value. The assessment of fair value is based on the views of a likely market participant. The principal parameters used to establish fair value include estimates of acreage values and flowing production metrics from comparable market transactions, market-based estimates of historical cash flow multiples, and discounted cash flows. Inputs and assumptions used in discounted cash flow models include estimates of future production volumes, throughput and product sales volumes, commodity prices (which are consistent with the average of third-party industry experts and government agencies), refining and chemical margins, drilling and development costs, operating costs, and discount rates which are reflective of the characteristics of the asset group. Other impairment estimates Unproved properties are assessed periodically to determine whether they have been impaired. Significant unproved properties are assessed for impairment individually, and valuation allowances against the capitalized costs are recorded based on the company’s future development plans, the estimated economic chance of success and the length of time that the company expects to hold the properties. Properties that are not individually significant are aggregated by groups and amortized based on development risk and average holding period. Long-lived assets that are held for sale are evaluated for possible impairment by comparing the carrying value of the asset with its fair value less the cost to sell. If the net book value exceeds the fair value less cost to sell, the assets are considered impaired and adjusted to the lower value. Gains on sales of proved and unproved properties are only recognized when there is neither uncertainty about the recovery of costs applicable to any interest retained nor any substantial obligation for future performance by the company. 84  Asset retirement obligations and other environmental liabilities The company incurs retirement obligations for certain assets. The fair values of these obligations are recorded as liabilities on a discounted basis, which is typically at the time the assets are installed. In the estimation of fair value, the company uses assumptions and judgments regarding such factors as the existence of a legal obligation for an asset retirement obligation, technical assessments of the assets, estimated amounts and timing of settlements, discount rates and inflation rates. Asset retirement obligations incurred in the current period were Level 3 fair value measurements. The costs associated with these liabilities are capitalized as part of the related assets and depreciated as the reserves are produced. Over time, the liabilities are accreted for the change in their present value. Asset retirement obligations for downstream and chemical facilities generally become firm at the time the facilities are permanently shut down and dismantled. These obligations may include the costs of asset disposal and additional soil remediation. However, these sites generally have indeterminate lives based on plans for continued operations, and as such, the fair value of the conditional legal obligations cannot be measured, since it is impossible to estimate the future settlement dates of such obligations. Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements provides a three-year continuity table detailing the changes in asset retirement obligations. The company accrues environmental liabilities when it is probable that obligations have been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Provisions for environmental liabilities are determined based on engineering estimated costs, taking into account the anticipated method and extent of remediation consistent with legal requirements, current technology and the possible use of the location. These provisions are not reduced by possible recoveries from third parties and projected cash expenditures are not discounted. Foreign-currency translation Monetary assets and liabilities in foreign currencies have been translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on December 31. Any exchange gains or losses are recognized in income. 85  2. Business segments The company operates its business in Canada, and its reportable segments are Upstream, Downstream and Chemical. The factors used to identify these reportable segments are based on the nature of the operations that are undertaken by each segment and the structure of the company’s internal organization. The Upstream segment is organized and operates to explore for and ultimately produce crude oil and its equivalent, and natural gas. The Downstream segment is organized and operates to refine crude oil into petroleum products and to distribute and market these products. The Chemical segment is organized and operates to manufacture and market hydrocarbon-based chemicals and chemical products. The above segmentation has been the long- standing practice of the company and is broadly understood across the petroleum and petrochemical industries. Corporate and other includes assets and liabilities that do not specifically relate to business segments – primarily cash, capitalized interest costs, short-term borrowings, long-term debt and liabilities associated with incentive compensation, pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities. Net earnings effects under Corporate and other activities primarily include debt-related financing, corporate governance costs, non-service pension and postretirement benefit costs, share-based incentive compensation expenses and interest income. Segment accounting policies are the same as those described in note 1, "Summary of significant accounting policies". Upstream, Downstream and Chemical expenses include amounts allocated from Corporate and other activities. The allocation is based on proportional segment expenses. Transfers of assets between segments are recorded at book amounts. Intersegment sales are made essentially at prevailing market prices. Assets and liabilities that are not identifiable by segment are allocated. 86 millions of Canadian dollars 2023 2022 2021 2023 2022 2021 2023 2022 2021 Upstream Downstream Chemical other income and (a) (b) Revenues Revenues Intersegment Investment sales (c) other and income (note 8, 18) and general tax excise (note 12) Expenses Exploration Purchases Production Selling Federal Depreciation Non-service Financing Total expenses Income Income Net Cash Capital Property, Cost Accumulated Net property, Total (loss) tax income flows and assets (c) plant (note 15) of oil crude and manufacturing and products (c) (note 11) fuel charge and and depletion pension and postretirement benefit (note 11) taxes (note 3) before expense (loss) (c) from (used exploration income (benefit) (note 11) in) operating expenditures (d) activities (c) and equipment depreciation plant and and depletion equipment (e) 222 16,274 16 16,512 494 19,135 135 19,764 5,863 9,956 12 15,831 49,241 6,509 108 55,858 57,466 7,476 43 64,985 30,207 4,520 59 34,786 1,239 342 — 1,581 1,453 523 — 1,976 5 6,636 4,917 — — 1,680 — 7 13,245 3,267 755 2,512 3,100 1,108 5 7,971 5,491 — — 1,673 — 5 15,145 4,619 974 3,645 5,834 1,128 32 7,492 4,661 — — 1,775 — 15 13,975 1,856 461 1,395 4,913 632 — 47,886 1,702 693 2,399 183 — — 52,863 2,995 694 2,301 608 472 — 55,569 1,640 653 2,177 179 — 1 60,219 4,766 1,144 3,622 4,415 295 — 29,505 1,445 572 1,928 158 — — 33,608 1,178 283 895 179 476 — 997 260 89 3 15 — — 1,364 217 53 164 53 23 — 1,330 273 85 2 18 — — 1,708 268 64 204 276 10 1,438 319 1 1,758 — 966 210 90 — 18 — — 1,284 474 113 361 421 8 46,776 (19,936) 26,840 28,718 45,784 (18,835) 26,949 28,830 48,200 (20,389) 27,811 29,416 7,368 (4,301) 3,067 10,114 6,926 (4,143) 2,783 9,277 6,772 (4,096) 2,676 7,945 1,018 (757) 261 475 995 (741) 254 491 984 (721) 263 474 Corporate and other Eliminations Consolidated millions of Canadian dollars 2023 2022 2021 2023 2022 2021 2023 2022 2021 other income and Revenues Revenues (a) Intersegment Investment and (b) sales (c) other income (note 8, 18) and general tax excise (note 12) Expenses Exploration Purchases Production Selling Federal Depreciation Non-service Financing Total expenses Income Income Net Cash Capital Property, Cost Accumulated property, Net Total (loss) tax income flows and assets (c) plant (note 15) of oil crude and manufacturing and products (c) (note 11) fuel charge and and depletion pension and postretirement benefit (note 11) taxes (note 3) before expense (loss) (c) (used from exploration income (benefit) (note 11) operating in) expenditures (d) activities (c) and equipment depreciation plant and and depletion equipment (e) — — 143 143 — — — 80 — 29 82 62 253 (110) (22) (88) (37) 175 — — 79 79 — — — 150 — 27 17 54 248 (169) (38) (131) (59) 57 — — 10 10 — (23,125) — (23,125) — (27,134) — (27,134) — (14,795) — (14,795) 50,702 — 267 50,969 59,413 — 257 59,670 37,508 — 82 37,590 — — — 128 — 26 42 39 235 (225) (53) (172) (47) 24 — (23,120) — (5) — — — — (23,125) — — — 10 — — (27,128) — (6) — — — — (27,134) — — — 16 — — (14,789) — (6) — — — — (14,795) — — — 10 — 5 32,399 6,879 857 2,402 1,907 82 69 44,600 6,369 1,480 4,889 3,734 1,778 5 37,742 7,404 882 2,179 1,897 17 60 50,186 9,484 2,144 7,340 10,482 1,490 32 23,174 6,316 784 1,928 1,977 42 54 34,307 3,283 804 2,479 5,476 1,140 1,038 (371) 667 2,366 863 (343) 520 5,312 806 (316) 490 3,196 — — — (474) — — — (386) — — — (249) 56,200 (25,365) 30,835 41,199 54,568 (24,062) 30,506 43,524 56,762 (25,522) 31,240 40,782 87 Includes export sales to the United States of $8,982 million (2022 - $12,394 million, 2021 - $7,228 million). (a) (b) Revenues include both revenue within the scope of ASC 606 and outside the scope of ASC 606. Trade receivables in "Accounts receivable – net" reported on the Consolidated balance sheet include both receivables within the scope of ASC 606 and outside the scope of ASC 606. Revenue and receivables outside the scope of ASC 606 primarily relate to physically settled commodity contracts accounted for as derivatives. Contractual terms, credit quality and type of customer are generally similar between contracts within the scope of ASC 606 and those outside it. Revenues millions of Canadian dollars Revenue from contracts with customers Revenue outside the scope of ASC 606 Total 2023 44,465 6,237 50,702 2022 52,265 7,148 59,413 2021 34,275 3,233 37,508 (c) In 2021, the Downstream segment acquired a portion of Upstream crude inventory for $444 million. There was no earnings impact and the effects of this transaction have been eliminated for consolidation purposes. (d) Capital and exploration expenditures (CAPEX) include exploration expenses, additions to property, plant and equipment, additions to finance leases, additional investments and acquisitions and the company’s share of similar costs for equity companies. CAPEX excludes the purchase of carbon emission credits. Includes property, plant and equipment under construction of $3,251 million (2022 - $2,676 million, 2021 - $2,348 million). (e) 3. Income taxes millions of Canadian dollars Current income tax expense (benefit) Deferred income tax expense (benefit) Total income tax expense (benefit) Statutory corporate tax rate (percent) Increase (decrease) resulting from: Other (a) Effective income tax rate (percent) 2023 1,556 (76) 1,480 24.1 (0.9) 23.2 2022 2,228 (84) 2,144 24.1 (1.5) 22.6 2021 711 93 804 24.0 0.5 24.5 (a) Other primarily relates to prior year adjustments, disposals, investment tax credits and re-assessments. In 2022, the company's sale of its interests in XTO Energy Canada decreased the effective income tax rate by 1.3 percent. Deferred income taxes are based on differences between the accounting and tax values of assets and liabilities. These differences in value are re-measured at each year-end using the tax rates and tax laws expected to apply when those differences are realized or settled in the future. Components of deferred income tax liabilities and assets as at December 31 were: millions of Canadian dollars Depreciation and amortization Successful drilling and land acquisitions Pension and benefits Asset retirement obligation Capitalized interest LIFO inventory valuation Tax loss carryforwards Valuation allowance Other 2023 5,366 237 (168) (655) 155 (406) (69) 69 (60) 2022 5,388 236 (105) (529) 127 (454) (84) 73 (53) Net deferred income tax liabilities 4,469 4,599 2021 5,284 331 (303) (418) 120 (413) (42) — (101) 4,458 88  Unrecognized tax benefits Unrecognized tax benefits reflect the difference between positions taken or expected to be taken on income tax returns and the amounts recognized in the financial statements. The following table summarizes the movement in unrecognized tax benefits: millions of Canadian dollars Balance as of January 1 Additions based on current year’s tax position Additions for prior years’ tax positions Settlements with tax authorities Balance as of December 31 2023 2022 2021 60 7 — (20) 47 47 12 10 (9) 60 36 16 — (5) 47 The unrecognized tax benefit balances shown above are predominantly related to tax positions that would reduce the company’s effective tax rate if the positions are favourably resolved. Unfavourable resolution of these tax positions generally would not increase the effective tax rate. The 2023, 2022 and 2021 changes in unrecognized tax benefits did not have a material effect on the company’s net income or cash flow. The company’s tax filings from 2018 to 2023 are subject to examination by the tax authorities. Tax filings from 2009 to 2017 have open objections and therefore are also subject to examination by the tax authorities. The Canada Revenue Agency has made certain adjustments to the company’s filings. Management has evaluated these adjustments and is formally disputing those matters to which the company disagrees. Many of these outstanding matters will not be resolved until after 2024. The impact on unrecognized tax benefits and the company’s effective income tax rate from these matters is not expected to be material. Resolution of the related tax positions could take many years to complete. It is difficult to predict the timing of resolution for tax positions since such timing is not entirely within the control of the company. The company classifies interest on income tax related balances as interest expense or interest income and classifies tax related penalties as operating expense. Unrecognized tax benefits are not classified as future commitments because the company does not expect there will be any cash impact from the final settlements as sufficient funds have been deposited with the Canada Revenue Agency. 4. Employee retirement benefits Retirement benefits, which cover almost all retired employees and their surviving spouses, include pension income and certain health care and life insurance benefits. They are met through funded registered retirement plans and through unfunded supplementary benefits that are paid directly to recipients. Pension income benefits consist mainly of company-paid defined benefit plans that are based on years of service and final average earnings. The company shares in the cost of health care and life insurance benefits. The company’s benefit obligations are based on the projected benefit method of valuation that includes employee service to date and present compensation levels, as well as a projection of salaries to retirement. The expense and obligations for both funded and unfunded benefits are determined in accordance with accepted actuarial practices and U.S. GAAP. The process for determining retirement-income expense and related obligations includes making certain long-term assumptions regarding the discount rate, rate of return on plan assets and rate of compensation increases. The obligation and pension expense can vary significantly with changes in the assumptions used to estimate the obligation and the expected return on plan assets. 89  The benefit obligations and plan assets associated with the company’s defined benefit plans are measured on December 31. Pension benefits 2023 2022 Other postretirement benefits 2023 2022 Assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31 (percent) Discount rate Long-term rate of compensation increase 4.60 4.00 5.10 4.00 4.60 4.00 5.10 4.00 millions of Canadian dollars Change in benefit obligation Benefit obligation at January 1 Service cost Interest cost Actuarial loss (gain) (a) Amendments Benefits paid (b) Benefit obligation at December 31 Accumulated benefit obligation at December 31 7,374 9,850 162 373 514 184 (453) 8,154 280 295 (2,528) — (523) 7,374 7,449 6,820 589 12 28 (14) — (34) 581 818 23 24 (248) — (28) 589 (a) Actuarial loss (gain) primarily driven by changes in the year-end discount rate and salary experience. (b) Benefit payments for funded and unfunded plans. The discount rate for the purpose of calculating year-end postretirement benefits plan obligation is determined by using the Canadian Institute of Actuaries recommended spot yield curve for high-quality, long-term Canadian corporate bonds with an average maturity (or duration) approximating that of the liabilities. For the measurement of the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation, the assumed health care cost trend rates start with 5.80 percent in 2024 and gradually decline to 3.57 percent by 2043 and beyond. millions of Canadian dollars Change in plan assets Fair value at January 1 Actual return (loss) gain Company contributions Benefits paid (a) Fair value at December 31 assets Plan obligation in excess of (less at December 31 Funded plans Unfunded plans Total (b) Pension benefits 2023 2022 7,541 9,440 785 148 (420) 8,054 (1,594) 174 (479) 7,541 335 (435) (100) 543 (376) 167 Other postretirement benefits 2023 2022 (581) (581) (589) (589) than) projected benefit (a) Benefit payments for funded plans only. (b) Fair value of assets less projected benefit obligation shown above. Funding of registered retirement plans complies with federal and provincial pension regulations, and the company makes contributions to the plans based on an independent actuarial valuation. In accordance with authoritative guidance relating to the accounting for defined pension and other postretirement benefits plans, the overfunded or underfunded status of the company’s defined benefit postretirement plans was recorded as an asset or liability in the Consolidated balance sheet, and the changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occurred was recognized through other comprehensive income. 90 millions of Canadian dollars Amounts recorded in the Consolidated balance sheet consist of: Other assets, including intangibles - net Current liabilities Other long-term obligations Total recorded Amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of: Net actuarial loss (gain) Prior service cost Total recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income, before-tax Pension benefits 2023 2022 Other postretirement benefits 2023 2022 335 (34) (401) (100) 724 400 1,124 543 (35) (341) 167 666 235 901 — (28) (553) (581) (89) — (89) — (28) (561) (589) (84) — (84) The company establishes the long-term expected rate of return on plan assets by developing a forward-looking long-term return assumption for each asset class, taking into account factors such as the expected real return for the specific asset class and inflation. A single, long-term rate of return is then calculated as the weighted average of the target asset allocation percentages and the long-term return assumption for each asset class. The 2023 long-term expected return of 4.8 percent used in the calculations of pension expense compares to an actual rate of return of 5.7 percent and 6.1 percent over the last 10- and 20-year periods respectively, ending December 31, 2023. Assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for years ended December 31 (percent) Discount rate Long-term rate of return on funded assets Long-term rate of compensation increase millions of Canadian dollars Components of net periodic benefit cost Service cost Interest cost Expected return on plan assets Amortization of prior service cost Amortization of actuarial loss (gain) Net periodic benefit cost Changes in amounts recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income Net actuarial loss (gain) Amortization of net actuarial (loss) gain included in net periodic benefit cost Prior service cost Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic benefit cost Total recorded in other comprehensive income Total recorded in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income, before-tax Pension benefits Other postretirement benefits 2023 2022 2021 2023 2022 2021 5.10 4.80 4.00 3.00 4.30 4.00 2.50 4.50 4.00 5.10 — 4.00 3.00 — 4.00 2.50 — 4.00 162 373 (373) 19 44 225 280 295 (412) 17 84 264 324 271 (427) 17 143 328 12 28 — — (9) 31 23 24 — — 9 56 28 22 — — 16 66 102 (522) (817) (14) (248) (83) (44) 184 (19) 223 448 (84) (143) — — (17) (623) (359) (17) (977) (649) 9 — — (5) 26 (9) — — (257) (201) (16) — — (99) (33) Costs for defined contribution plans, primarily the employee savings plan, were $44 million in 2023 (2022 - $43 million, 2021 - $47 million). 91  A summary of the change in accumulated other comprehensive income is shown in the table below: millions of Canadian dollars (Charge) credit to other comprehensive income, before-tax Deferred income tax (charge) credit (note 17) (Charge) credit to other comprehensive income, after-tax pension Total and other postretirement benefits 2023 (218) 53 (165) 2022 880 (215) 665 2021 1,076 (264) 812 The company’s investment strategy for pension plan assets reflects a long-term view, a careful assessment of the risks inherent in plan assets and liabilities and broad diversification to reduce the risk of the portfolio. The pension plan assets are primarily invested in passive global equity and domestic fixed income index funds to diversify risk while minimizing costs. The fixed income funds are largely invested in investment grade corporate and government debt securities with interest rate sensitivity designed to approximate the interest rate sensitivity of plan liabilities. The target asset allocation for the pension plan is reviewed periodically and set based on considerations such as risk, diversification and liquidity. The target asset allocation for equity securities is 30 percent with the remainder in fixed-income securities. The fair value measurement levels are accounting terms that refer to different methods of valuing assets. The terms do not represent the relative risk or credit quality of an investment. The 2023 fair value of the pension plan assets, including the level within the fair value hierarchy, is shown in the table below: Fair value measurements at December 31, 2023, using: millions of Canadian dollars Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Asset class Equity securities Canadian Non-Canadian Debt securities - Canadian Corporate Government Asset backed Other Equities – Venture capital Real Estate Cash Total plan assets at fair value — 2,347 1,193 4,251 — 5 124 93 41 8,054 7 7 Net Asset Value — 2,347 1,193 4,251 — 5 124 93 34 8,047 92  The 2022 fair value of the pension plan assets, including the level within the fair value hierarchy, is shown in the table below: Fair value measurements at December 31, 2022, using: millions of Canadian dollars Total Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Asset class Equity securities Canadian Non-Canadian Debt securities - Canadian Corporate Government Asset backed Equities – Venture capital Cash Total plan assets at fair value 96 2,215 1,156 3,842 2 199 31 7,541 10 10 Net Asset Value 96 2,215 1,156 3,842 2 199 21 7,531 A summary of pension plans with accumulated benefit obligation and projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets is shown in the table below: millions of Canadian dollars funded in For obligation pension excess benefit Projected value Fair of benefit Projected plan assets obligation projected benefit with plans of obligation plan assets: (a) less fair value of plan assets Pension benefits 2023 2022 — — — — — — plans covered pension benefit obligation For unfunded Projected Accumulated benefit obligation In 2023 and 2022, the fair value of plan assets exceeded the projected benefit obligation for both the company sponsored plan and its proportionate share of a joint venture sponsored plan. book reserves: 435 395 376 353 by (a) Cash flows Benefit payments expected in: millions of Canadian dollars Pension benefits Other postretirement benefits 29 29 29 29 30 154 490 490 490 490 490 2,450 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 - 2033 In 2024, the company expects to make cash contributions of about $150 million to its pension plans. 93 5. Other long-term obligations millions of Canadian dollars Employee retirement benefits (a) (note 4) Asset retirement obligations and other environmental liabilities (b) (c) Share-based incentive compensation liabilities (note 7) Operating lease liability (note 13) Other obligations Total other long-term obligations 2023 954 2,564 90 111 132 2022 902 2,150 101 151 163 3,851 3,467 (a) Total recorded employee retirement benefits obligations also included $62 million in current liabilities (2022 – $63 million). (b) Total asset retirement obligations and other environmental liabilities also included $235 million in current liabilities (2022 – $116 million). (c) For 2023, the asset retirement obligations were discounted at 6 percent (2022 - 6 percent). Asset retirement obligations incurred in the current period were level 3 fair value measurements. The following table summarizes the activity in the liability for asset retirement obligations: millions of Canadian dollars Balance as at January 1 Additions (deductions) Accretion Settlement Balance as at December 31 2023 2,178 471 132 (78) 2022 1,721 415 101 (59) 2021 1,674 6 99 (58) 2,703 2,178 1,721 Estimated cash payments for asset retirement obligations are $169 million in 2024 and $162 million in 2025. 94 6. Financial and derivative instruments Financial instruments The fair value of the company’s financial instruments is determined by reference to various market data and other appropriate valuation techniques. There are no material differences between the fair value of the company’s financial instruments and the recorded carrying value. At December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, the fair value of long-term debt ($3,447 million, excluding finance lease obligations) was primarily a level 2 measurement. Derivative instruments The company’s size, strong capital structure and the complementary nature of its business segments reduce the company’s enterprise-wide risk from changes in commodity prices, currency rates and interest rates. In addition, the company uses commodity-based contracts, including derivatives, to manage commodity price risk and to generate returns from trading. Commodity contracts held for trading purposes are presented in the Consolidated statement of income on a net basis in the line "Revenues" and in the Consolidated statement of cash flows in "Cash flows from (used in) operating activities". The company’s commodity derivatives are not accounted for under hedge accounting. Credit risk associated with the company’s derivative position is mitigated by several factors, including the use of derivative clearing exchanges and the quality of and financial limits placed on derivative counterparties. The company maintains a system of controls that includes the authorization, reporting and monitoring of derivative activity. At December 31, the net notional long / (short) position of derivative instruments was: thousands of barrels Crude Products 2023 (4,450) (490) 2022 1,800 (350) Realized and unrealized gain or (loss) on derivative instruments recognized in the Consolidated statement of income is included in the following lines on a before-tax basis: millions of Canadian dollars Revenues Purchases of crude oil and products Total 2023 2022 2021 (5) — (5) 148 — 148 (46) (33) (79) The estimated fair value of derivative instruments, and the related hierarchy level for the fair value measurement were as follows: At December 31, 2023 millions of Canadian dollars Assets Derivative assets (a) Liabilities Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Effect of counterparty netting Effect of collateral netting Net carrying value 28 18 — 46 (16) (12) 18 Derivative liabilities (b) 16 31 — 47 (16) — 31 (a) (b) Included in the Consolidated balance sheet line: “Materials, supplies and prepaid expenses”, “Accounts receivable - net” and “Other assets, including intangibles - net”. Included in the Consolidated balance sheet line: “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” and “Other long-term obligations”. 95 At December 31, 2022 millions of Canadian dollars Assets Derivative assets (a) Liabilities Derivative liabilities (b) Fair value Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Effect of counterparty netting Effect of collateral netting Net carrying value 17 32 — 49 (27) — 22 21 20 — 41 (27) (4) 10 (a) (b) Included in the Consolidated balance sheet line: “Materials, supplies and prepaid expenses”, “Accounts receivable - net” and “Other assets, including intangibles - net”. Included in the Consolidated balance sheet line: “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” and “Other long-term obligations”. At December 31, 2023, and December 31, 2022, the company had $24 million and $14 million, respectively, of collateral under a master netting arrangement not offset against the derivatives on the Consolidated balance sheet in "Accounts receivable - net", primarily related to initial margin requirements. 96  7. Share-based incentive compensation programs Share-based incentive compensation programs are designed to retain selected employees, reward them for high performance and promote individual contribution to sustained improvement in the company’s future business performance and shareholder value over the long-term. The nonemployee directors also participate in share-based incentive compensation programs. Restricted stock units and deferred share units Under the restricted stock unit plan, each unit entitles the recipient to the conditional right to receive from the company, upon vesting, an amount equal to the value of one common share of the company, based on the five- day average of the closing price of the company’s common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange on and immediately prior to the vesting dates. For the majority of the units, 50 percent of the units vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, and the remainder vest on the seventh anniversary of the grant date. Some management, professional, and technical participants will receive awards granted that vest 100 percent after three years. The company may also issue units to the chairman, president and chief executive officer where 50 percent of the units vest on the fifth anniversary of the grant date and the remainder vest on the tenth anniversary of the grant date, except that for awards granted prior to 2020, the vesting of the tenth anniversary portion is delayed until retirement if later than 10 years. The deferred share unit plan is made available to nonemployee directors. The nonemployee directors can elect to receive all or part of their eligible directors’ fees in units. The number of units granted is determined at the end of each calendar quarter by dividing the dollar amount of the nonemployee director’s fees for that calendar quarter elected to be received as deferred share units by the average closing price of the company’s shares for the five consecutive trading days ("average closing price") immediately prior to the last day of the calendar quarter. Additional units are granted to represent dividends on unexercised units, and are calculated by dividing the cash dividend payable on the company’s shares by the average closing price immediately prior to the payment date for that dividend and multiplying the resulting number by the number of deferred share units held by the recipient, as adjusted for any share splits. Deferred share units cannot be exercised until after termination of service as a director, including termination due to death, and must be exercised in their entirety in one election no later than December 31 of the year following the year of termination of service. On the exercise date, the cash value to be received for the units is determined based on the company’s average closing price immediately prior to the date of exercise, as adjusted for any share splits. All units require settlement by cash payments with the following exceptions. The restricted stock unit program provides that, for units granted to Canadian residents, the recipient may receive one common share of the company per unit or elect to receive the cash payment for the units that vest on the seventh year anniversary of the grant date. For units where 50 percent vest on the fifth anniversary of the grant date and the remainder vest on the tenth anniversary of grant, the recipient may receive one common share of the company per unit or elect to receive cash payment for all that vest. The company accounts for all units by using the fair-value-based method. The fair value of awards in the form of restricted stock and deferred share units is the market price of the company’s stock. Under this method, compensation expense related to the units of these programs is measured each reporting period based on the company’s current stock price and is recorded in the Consolidated statement of income over the requisite service period of each award. The following table summarizes information about these units for the year ended December 31, 2023: Outstanding at January 1, 2023 Granted Vested / Exercised Forfeited and cancelled Outstanding at December 31, 2023 Restricted stock units 4,036,355 949,520 (651,175) (421,390) Deferred share units 179,884 12,219 (154,781) — 3,913,310 37,322 97  In 2023, the before-tax compensation expense charged against income for the restricted stock units and deferred share units was $52 million (2022 - $103 million, 2021 - $89 million). Income tax benefit recognized in income related to this compensation expense for the year was $13 million (2022 - $25 million, 2021 - $22 million). Cash payments of $68 million were made related to this compensation expense in 2023 (2022 - $65 million, 2021 - $48 million). As of December 31, 2023, there was $169 million of total before-tax unrecognized compensation expense related to non-vested restricted stock units based on the company’s share price at the end of the current reporting period. The weighted-average vesting period of non-vested restricted stock units is 4.1 years. All units under the deferred share programs have vested as of December 31, 2023. 8. Investment and other income Investment and other income includes gains and losses on asset sales as follows: millions of Canadian dollars Proceeds from asset sales Book value of asset sales Gain (loss) on asset sales, before tax (a) Gain (loss) on asset sales, after tax (a) 2023 86 13 73 63 2022 904 746 158 241 2021 81 32 49 43 (a) 2022 included a gain of $116 million ($208 million, after tax) from the sale of interests in XTO Energy Canada, which included the removal of a deferred tax liability. 9. Litigation and other contingencies A variety of claims have been made against the company and its subsidiaries in a number of lawsuits. Management has regular litigation reviews, including updates from corporate and outside counsel to assess the need for accounting recognition or disclosure of these contingencies. The company accrues an undiscounted liability for those contingencies where the incurrence of a loss is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If a range of amounts can be reasonably estimated and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, then the minimum of the range is accrued. The company does not record liabilities when the likelihood that the liability has been incurred is probable but the amount cannot be reasonably estimated or when the liability is believed to be only reasonably possible or remote. For contingencies where an unfavourable outcome is reasonably possible and which are significant, the company discloses the nature of the contingency and, where feasible, an estimate of the possible loss. For purposes of the company’s contingency disclosures, "significant" includes material matters, as well as other matters which management believes should be disclosed. Based on a consideration of all relevant facts and circumstances, the company does not believe the ultimate outcome of any currently pending lawsuits against the company will have a material adverse effect on the company’s operations, financial condition, or financial statements taken as a whole. Additionally, the company has other commitments arising in the normal course of business for operating and capital needs, all of which are expected to be fulfilled with no adverse consequences material to the company’s operations or financial condition. Unconditional purchase obligations, as defined by accounting standards, are those long-term commitments that are non-cancellable or cancellable only under certain conditions and that third parties have used to secure financing for the facilities that will provide the contracted goods and services. The company has not entered into any unconditional purchase obligations. As a result of the completed sale of the remaining company-owned Esso retail sites, the company was contingently liable at December 31, 2023, for guarantees relating to performance under contracts of other third- party obligations totalling $13 million (2022 - $17 million). 98  10. Common shares At December 31 thousands of shares Authorized Outstanding 2023 2022 1,100,000 1,100,000 535,837 584,153 The most recent 12-month normal course issuer bid program came into effect June 29, 2023, under which Imperial continued its existing share purchase program. The program enabled the company to purchase up to a maximum of 29,207,635 common shares (5 percent of the total shares on June 15, 2023) which included shares purchased under the normal course issuer bid and from Exxon Mobil Corporation concurrent with, but outside of the normal course issuer bid. As in the past, Exxon Mobil Corporation advised the company that it intended to participate to maintain its ownership percentage at approximately 69.6 percent. The program completed on October 19, 2023 as a result of the company purchasing the maximum allowable number of shares under the program. On November 3, 2023, the company commenced a substantial issuer bid pursuant to which it offered to purchase for cancellation up to $1.5 billion of its common shares through a modified Dutch auction and proportionate tender offer. The substantial issuer bid was completed on December 13, 2023, with the company taking up and paying for 19,108,280 common shares at a price of $78.50 per share, for an aggregate purchase of $1.5 billion and 3.4 percent of Imperial’s issued and outstanding shares at the close of business on October 30, 2023. This included 13,299,349 shares purchased from Exxon Mobil Corporation by way of a proportionate tender to maintain its ownership percentage at approximately 69.6 percent. The excess of the purchase cost over the stated value of shares purchased has been recorded as a distribution of earnings reinvested. The company’s common share activities are summarized below: Thousands of shares 734,077 7 (56,004) 678,080 — (93,927) 584,153 — (48,316) 535,837 Millions of dollars 1,357 — (105) 1,252 — (173) 1,079 — (87) 992 at as Balance under Issued at Purchases as Balance at under Issued at Purchases as Balance at under Issued at Purchases at Balance January employee stated value December employee stated value December employee stated value December as 1, 2021 share-based awards 31, 2021 share-based awards 31, 2022 share-based awards 31, 2023 99  The following table provides the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share and the dividends declared by the company on its outstanding common shares: Net income (loss) per common share – basic Net income (loss) (millions of Canadian dollars) Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (millions of shares) Net income (loss) per common share (dollars) Net income (loss) per common share – diluted Net income (loss) (millions of Canadian dollars) Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (millions of shares) Effect of employee share-based awards (millions of shares) Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, assuming dilution (millions of shares) Net income (loss) per common share (dollars) 2023 2022 2021 4,889 574.8 8.51 4,889 574.8 1.1 575.9 8.49 7,340 640.2 11.47 7,340 640.2 1.3 641.5 11.44 2,479 711.6 3.48 2,479 711.6 1.6 713.2 3.48 Dividends per common share – declared (dollars) 1.94 1.46 1.03 100  11. Miscellaneous financial information LIFO inventory In 2023, net income included an after-tax gain of $5 million (2022 – $62 million gain, 2021 – $13 million loss) attributable to the effect of changes in last-in, first-out (LIFO) inventories. The replacement cost of inventories was estimated to exceed their LIFO carrying values at December 31, 2023 by about $2.2 billion (2022 – $2.0 billion). Inventories of crude oil and products at year-end consisted of the following: millions of Canadian dollars Crude oil Petroleum products Chemical products Other Total 2023 979 579 66 320 1,944 2022 809 471 76 158 1,514 In 2021, the company recorded an unfavourable $74 million ($82 million, before tax) inventory adjustment (including the proportionate share of LIFO changes) related to reconciliations of additives and products inventory at equity and third-party terminals. The out-of-period impact of $57 million ($63 million, before tax) occurred over a number of years, and has been resolved. The company determined that the adjustment was not material to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2021, or any of the prior periods related to the adjustment. Accordingly, comparative periods presented in the consolidated financial statements have not been restated. Research and development Research expenditures are mainly spent on developing technologies to improve bitumen recovery, reduce costs and reduce the environmental impact of upstream operations, including technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity, supporting environmental and process improvements in the refineries, as well as accessing ExxonMobil’s research worldwide. The company has scientific research agreements with affiliates of ExxonMobil, which provide for technical and engineering work to be performed by all parties, the exchange of technical information and the assignment and licensing of patents, and patent rights. These agreements provide mutual access to scientific and operating data related to nearly every phase of the petroleum and petrochemical operations of the parties. Net research and development costs charged to expenses in 2023 were $84 million (2022 – $74 million, 2021 – $89 million). These costs are included in expenses due to the uncertainty of future benefits. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” included accrued taxes other than income taxes of $455 million at December 31, 2023 (2022 – $458 million) and other miscellaneous current liabilities of $726 million at December 31, 2023. Government assistance In 2022, the company prospectively adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s standard, Government Assistance (Topic 832). The standard requires the annual disclosure of certain types of government assistance not otherwise covered by authoritative accounting guidance. The company receives allowances from governments in the form of emission credits as a result of performing better than facility level expectations for emission targets and records these at a nominal amount in the Consolidated balance sheet. During 2022 and 2023, government assistance was immaterial to the company’s financial results. 101  12. Financing and additional notes and loans payable information millions of Canadian dollars 2023 2022 Debt-related interest (a) Capitalized interest Net interest expense Other interest Total financing (b) 203 (141) 62 7 69 111 (57) 54 6 60 2021 63 (24) 39 15 54 Includes related party interest with ExxonMobil. (a) (b) The weighted-average interest rate on short-term borrowings in 2023 was 4.9 percent (2022 – 2.0 percent, 2021 – 0.2 percent) and on long-term borrowings, with ExxonMobil, in 2023 was 4.9 percent (2022 – 1.9 percent, 2021 – 0.6 percent). During the fourth quarter of 2023, the company extended the maturity dates of its two existing $250 million committed lines of credit to November 2024 and November 2025 respectively. The company has not drawn on any of its outstanding $500 million of available credit facilities. In 2021, the company repaid the $111 million outstanding balance and terminated the non-interest bearing, revolving demand loan under an arrangement with an affiliate company of ExxonMobil. 102 13. Leases The company generally purchases the property, plant and equipment used in operations, but there are situations where assets are leased, primarily storage tanks, rail cars, marine vessels and transportation facilities. Right of use assets and lease liabilities are established on the balance sheet for leases with an expected term greater than one year, by discounting the amounts fixed in the lease agreement for the duration of the lease which is reasonably certain, considering the probability of exercising any early termination and extension options. The portion of the fixed payment related to service costs for tankers and finance leases is excluded from the calculation of right of use assets and lease liabilities. Usually, assets are leased only for a portion of their useful lives and are accounted for as operating leases. In limited situations, assets are leased for nearly all of their useful lives and are accounted for as finance leases. In general, leases are capitalized using the company’s incremental borrowing rate. Variable payments under these lease agreements are not significant. Residual value guarantees, restrictions, or covenants related to leases, and transactions with related parties are also not significant. The company’s activities as a lessor are not material. The table below summarizes the total lease cost incurred: millions of Canadian dollars Operating lease cost Short-term and other (net of sublease rental income) 2023 2022 2021 Operating Finance leases leases Operating Finance leases leases Operating Finance leases leases 114 30 119 40 123 19 Amortization of right of use assets Interest on lease liabilities Total lease cost 19 29 19 30 144 48 159 49 142 17 33 50 The following table summarizes the amounts related to operating leases and finance leases recorded on the Consolidated balance sheet, weighted-average remaining lease term and weighted-average discount rates applied at December 31: millions of Canadian dollars Right of use assets Included in Other assets, including intangibles - net Included in Property, plant and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and depletion 2023 2022 Operating leases Finance leases Operating leases Finance leases 196 245 599 618 Total right of use assets 196 599 245 618 Lease liability due within one year Included in Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Included in Notes and loans payable Long-term lease liability Included in Other long-term obligations Included in Long-term debt Total lease liability Weighted-average remaining lease term (years) Weighted-average discount rate (percent) 87 111 198 6 1.9 — 21 — 564 585 36 4.7 100 151 251 5 1.1 — 22 — 586 608 37 4.7 103  The maturity analysis of the company’s lease liabilities as at December 31 are summarized below: millions of Canadian dollars Maturity analysis of lease liabilities 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 and beyond Total lease payments Discount to present value Total lease liability 2023 Operating leases Finance leases 90 38 16 10 9 46 209 (11) 198 49 46 44 43 42 858 1,082 (497) 585 In addition to the operating lease liabilities in the table immediately above, at December 31, 2023, additional undiscounted commitments for leases not yet commenced totalled $54 million (2022 - $14 million). Estimated cash payments for operating and finance leases not yet commenced are $1 million in 2024 and $48 million in 2025. The table below summarizes the cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities and the right of use assets obtained in exchange for new lease liabilities: millions of Canadian dollars Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities 2023 2022 2021 Operating leases Finance Operating leases leases Finance Operating leases leases Finance leases Cash flows from operating activities Cash flows from financing activities 56 121 — 22 122 — 22 — 20 Non-cash right of use assets recorded for lease liabilities In exchange for lease liabilities during the year 61 — 117 — 176 123 104  14. Long-term debt At December 31 millions of Canadian dollars Long-term debt (a) (b) Finance leases (c) Total long-term debt 2023 3,447 564 4,011 2022 3,447 586 4,033 (a) Borrowed under an existing agreement with an affiliated company of ExxonMobil that provides for a long-term, variable-rate, Canadian dollar loan from ExxonMobil to the company of up to $7.75 billion at interest equivalent to Canadian market rates. The agreement is effective until June 30, 2025, cancellable if ExxonMobil provides at least 370 days advance written notice. (b) During the third quarter of 2022, the company decreased its long-term debt by $1 billion, partially repaying an existing facility with an affiliated company of ExxonMobil. (c) Finance leases are primarily associated with transportation facilities and services agreements. The average imputed interest rate was 4.7 percent in 2023 (2022 – 4.7 percent). Total finance lease obligations also include $21 million in current liabilities (2022 - $22 million). Principal payments on finance leases of approximately $18 million on average per year are due in each of the next four years after December 31, 2024. 15. Accounting for suspended exploratory well costs The company continues capitalization of exploratory well costs when the well has found a sufficient quantity of reserves to justify its completion as a producing well and the company is making sufficient progress assessing the reserves and the economic and operating viability of the project. The term “project” as used in this report can refer to a variety of different activities and does not necessarily have the same meaning as in any government payment transparency reports. The company had no capitalized suspended exploratory well costs as at December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. Exploration activity involves drilling multiple wells, over a number of years, to fully evaluate a project. The company had no projects with exploratory wells costs capitalized as at December 31, 2023, 2022 and 2021. 105  16. Transactions with related parties Revenues and expenses of the company also include the results of transactions with affiliated companies of ExxonMobil in the normal course of operations. These were conducted on terms comparable to those which would have been conducted with unrelated parties and primarily consisted of the purchase and sale of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum and chemical products, as well as technical, engineering and research and development costs. Transactions with ExxonMobil also included amounts paid and received in connection with the company’s participation in a number of upstream activities conducted jointly in Canada. In addition, the company has existing agreements with ExxonMobil: a) To provide computer and customer support services to the company and to share common business and operational support services that allow the companies to consolidate duplicate work and systems; b) To operate certain western Canada production properties owned by ExxonMobil, as well as provide for the delivery of management, business and technical services to ExxonMobil in Canada. These agreements are designed to provide organizational efficiencies and to reduce costs. No separate legal entities were created from these arrangements. Separate books of account continue to be maintained for the company and ExxonMobil. The company and ExxonMobil retain ownership of their respective assets, and there is no impact on operations or reserves; c) To provide for the option of equal participation in new upstream opportunities; and d) To enter into derivative agreements on each other’s behalf. The company had an existing agreement with ExxonMobil to provide for the delivery of management, business and technical services to Syncrude Canada Ltd. by ExxonMobil, which was terminated in connection with the transfer of operatorship of Syncrude on September 30, 2021. Certain charges from ExxonMobil have been capitalized; they are not material in the aggregate. The amounts of purchases and revenues by Imperial in 2023, with ExxonMobil, were $4,026 million and $13,544 million respectively (2022 - $3,719 million and $17,042 million respectively). As at December 31, 2023, the company had an outstanding long-term loan of $3,447 million (2022 – $3,447 million) from ExxonMobil (see note 14, "Long-term debt", and note 12, "Financing and additional notes and loans payable information" for further details). The amount of financing costs with ExxonMobil were $169 million (2022 - $78 million). Imperial has other related party transactions not detailed above in note 16, as they are not significant. 106 17. Other comprehensive income (loss) information Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss): millions of Canadian dollars Balance at January 1 Postretirement benefits liability adjustment: Current period change accumulated excluding other from amounts reclassified comprehensive income Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income Balance at December 31 2023 (512) 2022 (1,177) (206) 582 41 (677) 83 (512) 2021 (1,989) 679 133 (1,177) Amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - before-tax income (expense): millions of Canadian dollars Amortization included of in postretirement benefit net cost (a) benefits liability adjustment 2023 (54) 2022 (110) 2021 (176) (a) This accumulated other comprehensive income component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost (note 4). Income tax expense (credit) for components of other comprehensive income (loss): millions of Canadian dollars Postretirement benefits liability adjustments: Postretirement benefits liability adjustment (excluding amortization) Amortization included of in postretirement benefit cost net benefits liability adjustment Total 18. Divestment activities 2023 2022 2021 (66) 13 188 27 (53) 215 221 43 264 Jointly with ExxonMobil Canada, Imperial signed an agreement in the second quarter of 2022 with Whitecap Resources Inc. for the sale of its interests in XTO Energy Canada which included assets in the Montney and Duvernay areas of central Alberta, for total cash consideration of approximately $1.9 billion ($0.9 billion Imperial's share). The transaction closed on August 31, 2022 and the company recognized a gain of approximately $0.2 billion, after tax. Imperial’s total assets associated with this transaction included about $0.9 billion (about $0.8 billion of property, plant and equipment) and about $0.2 billion total liabilities in the Upstream segment. 107     Supplemental information on oil and gas exploration and production activities (unaudited) The information on pages 108 to 109 excludes items not related to oil and natural gas extraction, such as administrative and general expenses, pipeline operations, gas plant processing fees and gains or losses on asset sales. The company’s 25 percent interest in proved synthetic crude oil reserves in the Syncrude joint- venture is included as part of the company’s total proved oil and gas reserves and in the calculation of the standardized measure of discounted future cash flows, in accordance with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board rules. Results of operations, costs incurred in property acquisitions, exploration and development activities, and capitalized costs include the company’s share of Kearl, Syncrude and other unproved mineable acreages in the following tables. Results of operations millions of Canadian dollars Revenue Sales to third parties (a) Transfers (a) (b) Production expenses Exploration expenses Depreciation and depletion Income taxes Results of operations 2023 2022 2021 6,420 3,220 9,640 5,015 5 1,475 733 2,412 7,154 4,182 11,336 5,521 5 1,467 1,030 3,313 5,081 3,037 8,118 4,728 32 1,579 457 1,322 The amounts reported as costs incurred in property acquisitions, exploration and development activities include both capitalized costs and costs charged to expense during the year. Costs incurred also include new asset retirement obligations established in the current year, as well as increases or decreases to the asset retirement obligation resulting from changes in cost estimates or abandonment date. Costs incurred in property acquisitions, exploration and development activities millions of Canadian dollars Property costs (c) Proved Unproved Exploration costs Development costs Total incurred costs development activities in property acquisitions, exploration and 2023 2022 2021 — — 5 1,580 1,585 — — 5 1,602 1,607 — — 32 576 608 (a) Sales to third parties or transfers do not include the sale of natural gas and natural gas liquids purchased for resale, as well as royalty payments or diluent costs. These items are reported gross in note 2 in “Revenues”, “Intersegment sales” and in “Purchases of crude oil and products”. (b) Sales of crude oil to consolidated affiliates are at market value, using posted field prices. Sales of natural gas liquids to consolidated (c) affiliates are at prices estimated to be obtainable in a competitive, arm’s-length transaction. “Property costs” are payments for rights to explore for petroleum and natural gas and for purchased reserves (acquired tangible and intangible assets such as gas plants, production facilities and producing-well costs are included under “producing assets”). “Proved” represents areas where successful drilling has delineated a field capable of production. “Unproved” represents all other areas. 108  Capitalized costs millions of Canadian dollars Property costs (a) Proved Unproved Producing assets Incomplete construction Total capitalized cost Accumulated depreciation and depletion Net capitalized costs 2023 2022 1,840 493 39,759 2,683 44,775 (19,568) 25,207 1,840 493 39,075 2,375 43,783 (18,512) 25,271 (a) “Property costs” are payments for rights to explore for petroleum and natural gas and for purchased reserves (acquired tangible and intangible assets such as gas plants, production facilities and producing-well costs are included under “producing assets”). “Proved” represents areas where successful drilling has delineated a field capable of production. “Unproved” represents all other areas. Standardized measure of discounted future cash flows As required by the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board, the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows is computed by applying first-day-of-the-month average prices, year-end costs and legislated tax rates, and a discount factor of 10 percent to net proved reserves. The standardized measure includes costs for future dismantlement, abandonment and remediation obligations. The company believes the standardized measure does not provide a reliable estimate of the company’s expected future cash flows to be obtained from the development and production of its oil and gas properties or of the value of its proved oil and gas reserves. The standardized measure is prepared on the basis of certain prescribed assumptions, including first-day-of- the-month average prices, which represent discrete points in time and therefore may cause significant variability in cash flows from year to year as prices change. Standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows related to proved oil and gas reserves millions of Canadian dollars Future cash flows Future production costs Future development costs Future income taxes Future net cash flows Annual discount of 10 percent for estimated timing of cash flows Discounted future cash flows 2023 158,347 (101,640) (24,074) (7,016) 25,617 (11,615) 14,002 2022 198,923 (104,765) (23,392) (16,872) 53,894 (28,340) 25,554 2021 161,577 (101,580) (21,903) (8,192) 29,902 (15,732) 14,170 Changes in standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows related to proved oil and gas reserves millions of Canadian dollars of year at beginning Balance resulting from: Changes of transfers and Sales in Net prices, changes Extensions, discoveries, less related costs gas and oil development additions and produced, costs and improved net of production costs production costs (a) recovery, 2023 25,554 (4,918) (16,908) 58 2022 14,170 (6,113) 23,215 664 2021 (62) (3,841) 7,681 52 change quantity incurred during the year estimates costs Development of Revisions previous Accretion of discount Net Net change Balance at end of year (a) SEC rules require the company’s reserves to be calculated on the basis of average first-day-of-the-month oil and natural gas prices during the reporting year. Future net cash flows are determined based on the net proved reserves as outlined in the “Net proved reserves table”. 1,182 2,146 2,535 4,353 (11,552) 14,002 1,160 (4,431) 1,439 (4,550) 11,384 25,554 650 13,482 24 (3,816) 14,232 14,170 income taxes in 109  Net proved reserves (a) Beginning of year 2021 purchase Revisions Improved recovery of (Sale) Discoveries Production of End year 2021 reserves and extensions purchase Revisions Improved recovery (Sale) of Discoveries Production of End year 2022 reserves and extensions purchase Revisions Improved recovery (Sale) of Discoveries Production of End year 2023 reserves and extensions in place in place in place Liquids (b) Natural gas millions of barrels billions of feet cubic Synthetic oil crude millions of barrels Total oil-equivalent basis (c) millions of barrels Bitumen millions of barrels 7 13 — — — (4) 16 — — (9) — (3) 4 (2) — — — (2) — 7 14 4 — 168 165 — (10) — (42) 281 (41) — (141) 2 (29) 72 2 — (1) — (12) 61 167 205 60 53 444 17 — — — (23) 438 (62) — — — (23) 353 26 — — — (25) 354 311 326 248 242 81 2,239 2 — — (106) 2,216 (363) — — 67 (96) 1,824 90 — — — (103) 1,811 76 1,957 1,691 1,706 560 2,297 2 (2) — (140) 2,717 (432) — (32) 67 (127) 2,193 114 — — — (132) 2,175 422 2,331 1,953 1,957 developed reserves included abov e, as of proved Net January December December December 1, 2021 31, 2021 31, 2022 31, 2023 as of bove, 1, 2021 proved reserves included a undeveloped Net 138 January 386 December 240 December 218 December (a) Net reserves are the company’s share of reserves after deducting the shares of mineral owners or governments or both. All reported reserves are located in Canada. Reserves of natural gas are calculated at a pressure of 14.73 pounds per square inch at 60°F. (b) Liquids include crude, condensate and natural gas liquids (NGLs). NGL proved reserves are not material and are therefore included 31, 2021 31, 2022 31, 2023 133 112 105 112 5 259 133 105 1 76 12 8 — 2 — — under liquids. (c) Gas converted to oil-equivalent at six million cubic feet per one thousand barrels. The information above describes changes during the years and balances of proved oil and gas reserves at year-end 2021, 2022 and 2023. The definitions used are in accordance with the SEC Rule 4-10 (a) of Regulation S-X. Proved oil and natural gas reserves are those quantities of oil and gas, which, by analysis of geoscience and engineering data, can be estimated with reasonable certainty to be economically producible – from a given date forward, from known reservoirs, and under existing economic conditions, operating methods and government regulations – prior to the time at which contracts providing the right to operate expire. In some cases, substantial new investments in additional wells and other facilities will be required to recover these proved reserves. 110  In accordance with SEC rules, the year-end reserves volumes, as well as the reserves change categories shown in the proved reserves tables are required to be calculated on the basis of average prices during the 12- month period prior to the ending date of the period covered by the report, determined as an unweighted arithmetic average of the first-day-of-the-month price for each month within such period. These reserves quantities were also used in calculating unit-of-production depreciation rates and in calculating the standardized measure of discounted net cash flow. Revisions in previously estimated volumes of proved reserves for existing fields can occur due to the evaluation or re-evaluation of already available geologic, reservoir or production data; new geologic, reservoir or production data; or changes in the average of first-day-of-the-month oil and natural gas prices and / or costs that are used in the estimation of reserves. Revisions can also result from significant changes in either development strategy or production equipment and facility capacity. In 2021, upward revisions of proved bitumen reserves were a result of improved prices. The 1.7 billion barrels of bitumen at Kearl and 0.5 billion barrels of bitumen at Cold Lake qualified as proved reserves under the SEC definition of proved reserves. Upward revisions to proved synthetic crude oil reserves were a result of improved prices. Changes to the liquids and natural gas proved reserves were the result of updated development plans and divestments at the Montney and Duvernay unconventional assets. In 2022, downward revisions of proved bitumen reserves were driven by a decrease of 0.2 billion barrels at Kearl as a result of higher royalty obligations associated with pricing, and a decrease of 0.2 billion barrels at Cold Lake due to an updated development plan. An increase to the bitumen reserves of 0.1 billion barrels is associated with extensions at Cold Lake for the Grand Rapids Phase 1 SA-SAGD and Leming SAGD projects. Downward revisions to proved synthetic crude oil reserves were a result of mine development plan updates and higher royalty obligations at Syncrude associated with pricing. Changes to the liquids and natural gas proved reserves were primarily a result of the sale of the company’s interest in the Montney and Duvernay unconventional assets. In 2023, upward revisions of proved bitumen of 0.1 billion barrels were driven by lower royalty obligations associated with lower pricing and minor technical revisions at Cold Lake and Kearl. A slight increase in proved reserves for synthetic crude oil is associated with lower royalty obligations associated with pricing. Conventional proved liquids reserves decreased to zero under existing pricing and operating conditions. Under the terms of certain contractual arrangements or government royalty regimes, lower prices can also increase proved reserves attributable to the company. The company’s operating decisions and its outlook for future production volumes are not impacted by proved reserves as disclosed under the SEC definition. Net proved reserves are determined by deducting the estimated future share of mineral owners or governments or both. For liquids and natural gas, net proved reserves are based on estimated future royalty rates as of the date the estimate is made incorporating the applicable governments’ oil and gas royalty regimes. For bitumen, net proved reserves are based on the company’s best estimate of average royalty rates over the remaining life of each of the Cold Lake and Kearl fields, and they incorporate the Alberta government’s oil sands royalty regime. For synthetic crude oil, net proved reserves are based on the company’s best estimate of average royalty rates over the remaining life of the project, and they incorporate the Alberta government’s oil sands royalty regime. In all cases, actual future royalty rates may vary with production, price and costs. Net proved developed reserves are those volumes that are expected to be recovered through existing wells, facilities, or mining activities with existing equipment and operating methods or in which the cost of the required equipment is relatively minor compared to the cost of a new well or facility. Net proved undeveloped reserves are those volumes that are expected to be recovered as a result of future investments to drill new wells, to recomplete existing wells and / or to install facilities to collect and deliver the production from existing and future wells, facilities, or mining activities. 111 Proxy information section Table of contents Nominees for director Director nominee tables Majority voting policy Corporate governance disclosure Corporate governance at a glance Statement of corporate governance practice Composition of our board nominees Tenure of our board nominees Skills and experience of our board members and nominees Independence of our board members and nominees Committee membership of our board Number of meetings Attendance of our board members in 2023 Other public company directorships of our board members and nominees Interlocking directorships of our board nominees Director qualification and selection process Director orientation, education and development Board performance assessment Board and committee structure Director compensation Share ownership guidelines of independent directors and chairman, president and chief executive officer Ethical business conduct Restrictions on insider trading Diversity Shareholder engagement Largest shareholder Transactions with Exxon Mobil Corporation Company executives and executive compensation Named executive officers of the company Other executive officers of the company Compensation discussion and analysis Executive summary Compensation design Determining compensation Other compensation elements Risk and governance Executive compensation tables Appendix Appendix A – Board of director and committee charters Page 113 113 117 118 119 120 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 127 128 129 130 130 141 149 150 151 151 153 154 154 156 156 157 158 159 160 167 171 173 177 188 188 112 Nominees for director The director nominee tables on the following pages provide information on the seven nominees proposed for election to the board of directors of the company. All of the nominees, with the exception of N.A. Hansen, are now directors and have been since the dates indicated. M.R. Crocker is a current director and has chosen not to stand for re-election. Mr. Hansen is not currently a director and is being nominated for election as a director for the first time. Included in these tables is information relating to the director nominees’ biographies, independence status, expertise, standing committee memberships, attendance, public board memberships and shareholdings in the company. The information is as of February 15, 2024, the effective date of this circular, unless otherwise indicated. For more information on our director nominees, please see the Statement of corporate governance practice section. Director nominee tables DAVID W. CORNHILL Calgary, Alberta, Canada Age: 70 Nonemployee director (independent) Director since: November 29, 2017 Skills and experience: Leadership of large organizations, Operations/technical, Project management, Strategy development, Environment and sustainability, Audit committee financial expert, Financial expertise, Executive compensation, Risk management Mr. Cornhill is a director of AltaGas Ltd., and is the chairman of the board of directors of TriSummit Utilities Inc. (formerly AltaGas Canada Inc.), a privately owned corporation. Mr. Cornhill is a founding shareholder of AltaGas (and its predecessors). He was chief executive officer of AltaGas from 1994 to 2016 and served as interim co- chief executive officer from July to December 2018. Prior to forming AltaGas, Mr. Cornhill served in various capacities with Alberta and Southern Gas Co. Ltd, including vice-president, finance and administration, treasurer and president and chief operating officer. Mr. Cornhill is an experienced leader in the business community and is a strong supporter of communities and community collaboration, investment and enhancement. He is a member of the Ivey Advisory Board at Western University. Mr. Cornhill holds a BSc (Hons.) degree and a MBA degree from Western University, and he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Laws degree by the University in 2015. Board and Standing Committee Membership Attendance in 2023 Voting Results of Last Annual Meeting Board Audit Executive resources and sustainability Safety Nominations and Finance (Chair) corporate governance 8 5 8 5 6 5 of of of of of of 8 (100%) 5 (100%) 8 (100%) 5 (100%) 6 (100%) 5 (100%) Votes For: against: Votes 477,220,521 (90.28%) 51,359,878 (9.72%) Total Votes: 528,580,399 Imperial Oil Limited Ownership and Value of Equity (a) (b) (c) (d) IMO Common Shares (% of class) 12,500 (<0.01%) IMO Deferred Share Units (DSU) Total Vested Equity Holdings (Common + DSU) Restricted Stock Units (RSU) Total Holdings* (Common + DSU + RSU) 15,217 27,717 18,700 46,417 1,016,250 1,237,142 2,253,392 1,520,310 3,773,702 0 1,909 1,909 1,800 3,709 Holdings as at February 15, 2024 (#) Total market value as at February 15, 2024 ($) Year over year change (#) *Meets the necessary share ownership requirements Positions Five Years office of employer) in held Past status the date and Other (position, – AltaGas Ltd., Chairman of the board (1994 - 2019) Public Company Directorships in the Past Five Years* – – AltaGas AltaGas Ltd. Canada (2010 - present) (2018 - Inc. 2020) *no public board interlocks 113 BRADLEY W. CORSON Mr. Corson was appointed as president and a director of Imperial Oil Limited on September 17, 2019, and assumed the additional roles of chairman and chief executive officer on January 1, 2020. Mr. Corson has worked for Exxon Mobil Corporation and its predecessor companies since 1983 in various upstream and downstream assignments, with responsibilities in the United States, Hong Kong and London. In his previous position, Mr. Corson was vice-president of Exxon Mobil Corporation and president of ExxonMobil Upstream Ventures, a division of Exxon Mobil Corporation. Board and Standing Committee Membership Attendance in 2023 Voting Results of Last Annual Meeting Board (Chair) 8 of 8 (100%) Votes For: 522,575,825 (98.86%) Votes Against: 6,004,574 (1.14%) Total Votes: 528,580,399 Imperial Oil Limited Ownership and Value of Equity (a) (b) (c) (d) IMO Common Shares (% of class) IMO Deferred Share Units (DSU) Total Vested Equity Holdings (Common + DSU) Restricted Stock Units (RSU) Total Holdings* (Common + DSU + RSU) Holdings as at February 15, 2024 (#) Total market value as at February 15, 2024 ($) Year over year change (#) 0 0 0 0 0 0 Public Company Directorships in the Past Five Years* – None *no public board interlocks 0 0 0 410,400 410,400 33,365,520 33,365,520 86,800 86,800 *Meets the necessary share ownership requirements Five Years Positions office of employer) in held Past status the date and Other (position, – – President, Imperial Oil Limited (2019 – present) President, (2015 ExxonMobil 2019) (Affiliate) – Upstream Ventures Calgary, Alberta, Canada Age: 62 Non-independent director Director since: September 17, 2019 Skills and experience: Leadership of large organizations, Operations/technical, Project management, Global experience, Strategy development, Environment and sustainability, Financial expertise, Government relations, Executive compensation, Risk management SHARON R. DRISCOLL Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Age: 62 Nonemployee director (independent) Director since: May 2, 2023 Skills and experience: Leadership of large organizations, Project management, Global experience, Strategy development, Environment and sustainability, Audit committee financial expert, Financial expertise, Executive compensation, Risk management Ms. Driscoll is currently an independent director of Empire Company Limited and also serves as a director of Gildan Activewear Inc. Prior to her retirement in 2023, Ms. Driscoll held executive positions at RB Global Incorporated, including chief financial officer, co-chief executive officer and executive vice-president and advisor to the chief executive officer. Prior to joining RB Global, Ms. Driscoll served as the executive vice-president and chief financial officer for Katz Group Canada Ltd. from 2013 to 2015 and was the senior vice-president and chief financial officer at Sears Canada Inc. from 2008 to 2013. Ms. Driscoll is a Chartered Professional Accountant and has a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Queen’s University. Board and Standing Committee Membership Attendance in 2023 Voting Results of Last Annual Meeting Board Audit (Chair) Executive resources Safety and sustainability Nominations and corporate governance Finance Imperial Ownership Limited and Oil Value 4 of 4 (100%) 2 of 2 (100%) 5 of 5 (100%) 4 of 4 (100%) 3 of 3 (100%) 5 of 5 (100%) of Equity (a) (b) (c) (d) IMO Common Shares of class) (% IMO Deferred Share Units (DSU) Total Vested Holdings Equity (Common + DSU) Votes For: 526,032,840 (99.52%) Votes against: 2,547,559 (0.48%) Total Votes: 528,580,399 Stock Restricted Units (RSU) Total Holdings* (Common + DSU + RSU) Holdings February as 15, at 2024 (#) market February value 15, as 2024 Total at ($) over year change Year (#) 0 0 0 1,122 1,122 3,300 4,422 91,219 91,219 268,290 359,509 1,122 1,122 3,300 4,422 *Has 5 years from date of appointment to meet the necessary share ownership requirements Public Company Directorships in the Past Five Years* – Gildan Activewear Ltd. (2023 - Present) – Empire Company Limited (2018 – Present) *no public board interlocks 114 the Positions office Other (position, date Global RB Executive in held (formerly vice-president and – Past Five Years status of employer) Ritchie Bros. and advisor Auctioneers CEO to Incorporated) – 2023) (2022 – – Global RB financial officer (2015 - 2022) (formerly Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Incorporated), Chief Global RB financial (formerly and officer Ritchie Co-chief Bros. executive officer (2019) Auctioneers Incorporated), Chief JOHN N. FLOREN Mr. Floren is the former president and chief executive officer of Methanex Corporation, and prior to that appointment held the positions of senior vice-president, global marketing and logistics and regional director, marketing and logistics, North America. Mr. Floren was an employee of Methanex for approximately 22 years and has worked in the chemical industry for over 37 years. He currently serves as a director of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. Mr. Floren holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Manitoba and attended the Harvard Business School’s Program for Management Development, the International Executive Program at INSEAD and completed the Directors Education Program at the Institute of Corporate Directors. Board and Standing Committee Membership Attendance in 2023 Voting Results of Last Annual Meeting Board Audit Executive resources Safety Nominations Finance Imperial and Oil Limited sustainability (Chair) corporate and governance 4 2 5 4 3 5 of of of of of of 4 (100%) 2 (100%) 5 (100%) 4 (100%) 3 (100%) 5 (100%) Votes For: Votes against: 528,279,988 (99.94%) 300,411 (0.06%) Total Votes: 528,580,399 Ownership and Value of Equity (a) (b) (c) (d) IMO Common Shares of class) (% IMO Deferred Share Units (DSU) Total Equity Vested Holdings (Common + DSU) Stock Restricted Units (RSU) Total Holdings* (Common + DSU + RSU) Holdings February as 15, at 2024 (#) market February value 15, as 2024 Total at ($) over year change Year (#) 0 0 0 1,122 1,122 3,300 4,422 91,219 91,219 268,290 359,509 1,122 1,122 3,300 4,422 *Has 5 years from date of appointment to ownership requirements the meet Positions office necessary in held Past the status date and share Five Years of employer) Other (position, – Methanex (2013 – 2022) Corporation, President and chief executive officer Public Company Directorships in the Past Five Years* – – Fraser West Methanex Timber Corporation Co. – present) Ltd. (2013 (2016 – 2022) board interlocks Oakville, Canada Ontario, Age: 65 Nonemployee director (independent) Director since: May 2, 2023 Skills and experience: Leadership of large organizations, Operations/technical Project management, Global experience, Strategy development, Environment and sustainability, Financial expertise, Government relations Information technology/ Cybersecurity oversight Executive compensation, Risk management GARY J. GOLDBERG *no public Breckenridge, Colorado, United States of America Age: 65 Nonemployee director (independent) Director since: May 2, 2023 : Skills and experience Leadership of large organizations, Operations/technical, Project management, Global experience, Strategy development, Environment and sustainability, Financial expertise, Government relations, Executive compensation, Risk management Mr. Goldberg has more than 40 years of global experience in the mining industry, including in executive, operational and strategic roles, and currently serves as a non-executive director of BHP Group Limited. Mr. Goldberg served as the chief executive officer of Newmont Corporation from 2013 to 2019, and prior to that, was president and chief executive officer of Rio Tinto Minerals. Mr. Goldberg was also a non-executive director of Port Waratah Coal Services Limited and Rio Tinto Zimbabwe, and served as vice-chair of the World Gold Council, treasurer of the International Council on Mining and Metals, and chair of the National Mining Association in the United States. Board and Standing Committee Membe rship Attendance in 2023 Voting Results of Last Annua l Meeting Board Audit Executive Safety Nominations Finance Imperial Oil resources (Chair) and sustainability and corporate governance 4 2 5 4 3 5 of of of of of of 4 (100%) 2 (100%) 5 (100%) 4 (100%) 3 (100%) 5 (100%) Votes Votes For: against: Votes: Total 528,282,636 (99.94%) 297,763 (0.06%) 528,580,399 Limited Ownership and Value of Equity (a) (b) (c) (d) IMO Common Shares of class) (% IMO Deferred Share Units (DSU) Total Equity Vested Holdings (Common + DSU) Stock Restricted Units (RSU) Total Holdings* (Common + DSU + RSU) Holdings February as 15, at 2024 (#) market February value 15, as 2024 Total at ($) over year change Year (#) 0 0 0 1,122 1,122 3,300 4,422 91,219 91,219 268,290 359,509 1,122 1,122 3,300 4,422 Public Company Directorships in the Past Five Years* *Has 5 years from date of appointment to ownership requirements the meet Positions office necessary in held Past the status date and share Five Years of employer) Other (position, – BHP Group Limited (2020 – present) – Newmont Corporation, Executive advisor (2019 – 2020) – Newmont Corporation) Corporation – (2013 (previously 2019) Newmont Mining – Newmont Corporation, Chief executive officer (2013 – 2019) *no public board interlocks 115 NEIL A. HANSEN Mr. Hansen is currently senior vice-president, energy products, for ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company and has held that position since April, 2022. He is responsible for the global fuels and aromatics value chains. Mr. Hansen has 24 years of financial and commercial experience across ExxonMobil's Upstream and Downstream businesses in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions. Prior to his current position, Mr. Hansen was vice- president, fuels for Europe, Africa and Middle East based in Belgium and prior to that was vice-president investor relations and corporate secretary at ExxonMobil. Board and Standing Committee Membership Attendance in 2023 Voting Results of Last Annual Meeting currently Not committees a member of the board or any of its None Votes For: Votes against: n/a n/a Total Votes: n/a Imperial Oil Limited Ownership and Value of Equity (a) (b) (c) (d) IMO Common Shares of class) (% Holdings February as 15, at 2024 (#) market February value 15, as 2024 Total at ($) over year change Year (#) 0 0 0 IMO Deferred Share Units (DSU) 0 0 0 Public Company Directorships in the Past Five Years* – None *no public board interlocks Total Vested Holdings Equity (Common + DSU) 0 0 0 Stock Restricted Units (RSU) 0 0 0 Total (Common Holdings* DSU + + RSU) 0 0 0 Other (position, Senior – Solutions Positions in date office held vice-president, Company, and energy – (2022 share ownership guidelines apply * the No Past Five Years status of employer) products, Exxon present) (Affiliate) Mobil Product – Vice-president, – (2020 2022) (Affiliate) fuels, ExxonMobil Fuels & Lubricants Company, The Woodlands, Texas, United States of America Age: 49 Non-independent director Director since: Not currently a member of the board; first nomination for election as director Skills and experience : Leadership of large organizations, Project management, Global experience, Strategy development, Environment and sustainability, Financial expertise, Government relations, Executive compensation, Risk management MIRANDA C. HUBBS – Vice-president, Mobil Corporation investor (2018 relations – and 2020) (Affiliate) corporate secretary, Exxon Toronto, Ontario, Canada Age: 57 Nonemployee director (independent) Director since: July 26, 2018 Skills and experience: Global experience, Strategy development, Environment and sustainability, Audit committee financial expert, Financial expertise, Information technology/ Cybersecurity oversight Executive compensation, Risk management Ms. Hubbs is currently an independent director of Nutrien Ltd. and also serves as a director of PSP Investments (Public Sector Pension Investment Board), Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) and serves as Chair of the board of the Canadian Red Cross. Prior to retirement in 2011, Ms. Hubbs was executive vice- president and managing director of McLean Budden, one of Canada’s leading investment managers. Ms. Hubbs holds a BSc from Western University and an MBA from Schulich School of Business at York University and is a CFA charterholder. Ms. Hubbs serves on the ICD Climate Strategy Advisory Board and the Global Risk Institute Sustainable Finance Advisory Committee, holds the Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting credential from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, and has received her CERT Certificate in Cybersecurity Oversight issued by the Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. Board and Standing Committee Membership Attendance in 2023 Voting Results of Last Annual Meeting Board Audit Executive resources Safety Nominations Finance Imperial and sustainability and Limited Oil corporate 8 5 7 5 5 5 of of of of of of 8 (100%) 5 (100%) 8 (88%) 5 (100%) 6 (83%) 5 (100%) governance (Chair) Votes For: Votes against: 515,973,536 (97.62%) 12,601,009 (2.38%) Total Votes: 528,574,545 Ownership and Value of Equity (a) (b) (c) (d) IMO Common Shares of class) (% IMO Deferred Share Units (DSU) Total Equity Vested Holdings (Common + DSU) Stock Restricted Units (RSU) Total Holdings* (Common + DSU + RSU) Holdings February as 15, at 2024 (#) market February value 15, as 2024 Total at ($) over year change Year (#) 0 0 0 18,736 18,736 17,400 36,136 1,523,237 1,523,237 1,414,620 2,937,857 2,001 2,001 1,800 3,801 Public Company Directorships in the Past Five Years* the *Meets Positions office necessary in held Past the status date and Other (position, share Five Years of employer) ownership requirements – Nutrien Ltd. (2018 – present) – None *no public board interlocks 116 Footnotes to director nominee tables on pages 113 through 116: (a) The information includes the beneficial ownership of common shares of Imperial Oil Limited, which information not being within the knowledge of the company has been provided by the nominees individually. (b) The company’s plan for restricted stock units for nonemployee directors is described on page 144. The company’s plan for deferred share units for nonemployee directors is described on page 143. The company’s plan for restricted stock units for selected employees is described on page 164. (c) The numbers for the company’s restricted stock units represent the total of the outstanding restricted stock units received in 2017 through 2023 and deferred share units received since directors’ appointment. (d) The value for Imperial Oil Limited common shares, deferred share units and restricted stock units is based on the closing price for Imperial Oil Limited common shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange of $81.30 on February 15, 2024. Director and nominee holdings in Exxon Mobil Corporation (a) Director XOM Common Shares (#) XOM Restricted Stock (#) (b) Total Common Shares and Restricted Stock (#) Market Total Common Shares Value of and Stock Restricted ($) (c) B.W. Corson 129,044 59,700 188,744 26,417,156 M.R. Crocker (d) 22,433 149,000 171,433 23,994,258 N.A. Hansen — 155,800 155,800 21,806,218 (a) Holdings as at February 15, 2024. The information includes the beneficial ownership of common shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation, which information not being within the knowledge of the company has been provided by the nominees and directors individually. None of these individuals own more than 0.01 percent of the outstanding shares of Exxon Mobil Corporation. D.W. Cornhill, S.R. Driscoll, J.N. Floren, G.J. Goldberg and M.C. Hubbs do not own common shares or hold restricted stock of Exxon Mobil Corporation. (b) The numbers for Exxon Mobil Corporation restricted stock include outstanding restricted stock and restricted stock units granted under its restricted stock plan which is similar to the company’s restricted stock unit plan. (c) The value for Exxon Mobil Corporation common shares and restricted stock is based on the closing price for Exxon Mobil Corporation common shares on the New York Stock Exchange of $103.73 U.S., which is converted to Canadian dollars at the daily rate of exchange of $1.3493 provided by the Bank of Canada for February 15, 2024. (d) M.R. Crocker is a current director and has chosen not to stand for re-election. Mr. Crocker does not hold any Imperial Oil Limited common shares, restricted stock units or deferred share units. Majority voting policy In 2022, amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Act came into force implementing majority voting requirements for uncontested director elections. These amendments provide for the election of a director only if the number of “for” votes represents a majority of the votes cast both “for” and “against” the director. Following the implementation of these amendments, the company’s existing majority voting policy was rendered redundant and was revoked by the board. 117 Corporate governance disclosure Table of contents governance disclosure governance highlights Corporate governance at a glance Corporate 2023 Corporate Statement governance practice members and nominees and nominees in 2023 board our of board nominees of selection process and development members and nominees and awards directors - option-based or vested directors awards earned and for directors during chairman, Value the year president of independent board members our board board nominees members directorships our of company directorships and education our our corporate of board nominees of our board of board of meetings membership qualification orientation, of Composition our of Tenure experience Skills and Independence our of Committee Number Attendance public Other Interlocking Director Director Board Board Director compensation Director Outstanding plan Incentive ownership Share executive officer Ethical Restrictions Diversity Shareholder engagement Largest shareholder Transactions business conduct Exxon compensation table share-based for awards guidelines insider trading with on performance assessment and committee structure Mobil Corporation 118 118 119 120 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 127 128 129 130 130 141 146 147 148 149 150 151 151 153 154 154 and chief 2023 Corporate governance highlights • Five of seven of our directors and our director nominees are independent and meet the criteria for independence set by Canadian securities regulators, the SEC and the NYSE American LLC. • The company delivered extensive orientation programs to S.R. Driscoll, J.N. Floren and G.J. Goldberg upon their election to the board for the first time in 2023. • The directors are highly qualified with diversity of gender, background, experience and skill. • The company’s independent directors have significant stock ownership requirements, all of which have been met (S.R. Driscoll, J.N. Floren and G.J. Goldberg were each elected to the board on May 2, 2023 and are expected to meet the share ownership guidelines within five years from the date of their appointment). The independent directors collectively have nearly $7.8 million in shareholdings in the company. • The independent directors regularly meet in executive sessions without management present. • Shares of the company are listed on the TSX and trade on the NYSE American LLC and our corporate governance practices comply with applicable policies and practices of each exchange. • 97% average vote in favour for the election of our directors at the 2023 annual meeting. • Two of seven or 29% of the director nominees, and 10 of 23 or 43% of the executive officers of the company and its major subsidiaries, are women. 118 Corporate governance at a glance Controlled company Size of board Number of independent directors Women on board (board and nominees) Average attendance of directors at board and committee meetings Lead director In camera sessions of independent directors at every board meeting Independent status of audit committee Audit committee members financially literate Independent status of executive resources committee Independent status of nominations and corporate governance committee Majority of independent directors on all committees Individual director elections Average tenure of director nominees (approximate) Average age of director nominees (approximate) Mandatory retirement age Separate board chair and CEO Number of board interlocks No director serves on more than two boards of another reporting issuer Share ownership requirements for independent directors Share ownership requirements for chairman and chief executive officer Board orientation and education program Code of business conduct and ethics Board and committee charters Position descriptions for the chairman and chief executive officer, lead director and the chair of each committee Skills matrix for directors Annual board evaluation process Annual advisory vote on executive compensation Dual-class shares Change of control agreements Yes 7 5 2 97% Yes Yes 100% All 83% 83% Yes Yes 3 years 61 years 72 years No None Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No No No 119 Statement of corporate governance practice The company continually reviews its governance practices and monitors regulatory changes. This section provides information pertaining to our board, the committees of the board, ethics, diversity and shareholder engagement. The company is committed to high corporate governance standards and best practices. The company’s corporate governance policies and practices comply with and in most cases exceed the requirements of National Instrument 52-110 Audit Committees (NI 52-110), National Policy 58-201 Corporate Governance Guidelines (NP 58-201) and National Instrument 58-101 Disclosure of Corporate Governance Practices (NI 58-101). The company’s common shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the NYSE American LLC and our corporate governance practices reflect the standards of these exchanges. In accordance with NYSE American LLC requirements for non-U.S. companies, the company is in compliance with NYSE American standards in all significant respects except as described on the company’s website at www.imperialoil.ca. Composition of our board nominees More information on diversity, including on the board and among executive officers of the company, can be found at page 151. 120 71%29%MenWomenGender71%29%IndependentNot IndependentIndependence28.5%43%28.5%Eastern CanadaWestern CanadaUnited StatesRegional association71%29%Public board experienceNo public board experiencePublic company board experience43%57%Energy industry experienceNon-energy industry experienceEnergy industry experience57%43%CEO experienceNo CEO experienceCEO experience Tenure of our board nominees The board charter provides that incumbent directors will not be re-nominated if they have attained the age of 72, except under exceptional circumstances and at the request of the chairman. The company does not have term limits for independent directors because it values the comprehensive knowledge of the company that long serving directors possess and independent directors are expected to remain qualified to serve for a minimum of five years. The following chart shows the current years of service of the nominees for the board of directors and the year they would normally be expected to retire from the board. Name of director nominee Years of service board on the D.W. Cornhill 6 years B.W. Corson 4 years S.R. Driscoll J.N. Floren G.J. Goldberg 1 year 1 year 1 year N.A. Hansen (a) — M.C. Hubbs 5 years Year of board the expected retirement from for independent directors 2026 — 2034 2031 2031 — 2039 (a) N.A. Hansen is being nominated for election as a director at the annual meeting of shareholders and is not currently a director. 121 Skills and experience of our board members and nominees Our directors and nominees bring a wide range of skills, diversity and experience. The current directors and director nominees have the experience and expertise required to ensure effective oversight, stewardship and governance of the company. The key areas of experience and skills for each of the nominees for election as directors can also be found in each of the director nominee tables on pages 113 through 117 of this circular. The table below sets out the diverse skill set required of the board and identifies the particular experience, qualifications, attributes, and skills of each director and nominee that led the board to conclude that such person should serve as a director of the company. D.W. Cornhill B.W. Corson M.R. Crocker (a) S.R. Driscoll J.N. Floren G.J. Goldberg N.A. Hansen (b) M.C. Hubbs of Leadership large organizations Operations / technical Project management Global experience Strategy development Environment and sustainability Audit committee financial expert Financial expertise Government relations Information technology / cybersecurity oversight Executive compensation Risk management ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü (a) M.R. Crocker is a current director and has chosen not to stand for re-election at the annual meeting of shareholders. (b) N.A. Hansen is not currently a director and is being nominated for election as a director at the annual meeting of shareholders. 122 Independence of our board members and nominees Five out of seven of the director nominees are independent. The board is currently composed of seven directors, six of whom will be standing for re-election at the annual meeting of shareholders on April 30, 2024. M.R. Crocker is a current director and has chosen not to stand for re-election. N.A. Hansen is not currently a director and is being nominated for election as a director. The majority of the nominees (five out of seven) are independent. The independent directors and nominees are not employees of the company. The board determines independence on the basis of the standards specified by National Instrument 52-110 Audit Committees (NI 52-110), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules and the listing standards of the NYSE American LLC. The board has reviewed relevant relationships between the company and each nonemployee director and director nominee to determine compliance with these standards. Based on the directors’ responses to an annual questionnaire, the board determined that none of the independent directors has any interest, business or other relationship that could or could reasonably be perceived to constitute a material relationship with the company. B.W. Corson is a director and chairman, president and chief executive officer of the company and not considered to be independent. The board believes that Mr. Corson’s extensive knowledge of the business of the company and Exxon Mobil Corporation is beneficial to the other directors and his participation enhances the effectiveness of the board. M.R. Crocker is also a non-independent director as he is an employee of Exxon Mobil Corporation. Mr. Crocker has chosen not to stand for re-election at the annual meeting of shareholders. Director nominee, N.A. Hansen, holds the position of senior vice-president, energy products at ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company, a division of Exxon Mobil Corporation, and if elected will also be a non-independent director. The company believes that Mr. Crocker and Mr. Hansen, although deemed non-independent under the relevant standards by virtue of their employment, can be viewed as independent of the company’s management and that their ability to reflect the perspective of the company’s shareholders enhances the effectiveness of the board. Name and/or of director nominee Management Independent Not independent Reason for non-independent status ü D.W. Cornhill B.W. Corson M.R. Crocker (a) S.R. Driscoll J.N. Floren G.J. Goldberg N.A. Hansen (b) M.C. Hubbs ü ü ü ü ü ü ü ü B.W. chief Corson is executive a officer director of and Imperial Oil Limited. chairman, president and M.R. Crocker is an employee of Exxon Mobil Corporation. N.A. Hansen is an employee of Exxon Mobil Corporation. (a) M.R. Crocker is a current director and has chosen not to stand for re-election at the annual meeting of shareholders. (b) N.A. Hansen is not currently a director and is being nominated for election as a director at the annual meeting of shareholders. 123 Committee membership of our board Each standing committee is chaired by a different independent director and all of the independent directors are members of each committee. The chart below shows the company’s current standing committee memberships and the chair of each committee. Director Nominations and corporate governance committee Audit committee (b) Safety and sustainability committee (d) Executive resources committee Finance committee (d) D.W. Cornhill (c) B.W. Corson (a) M.R. Crocker (a) S.R. Driscoll (c) J.N. Floren G.J. Goldberg M.C. Hubbs (c) ü — ü ü ü ü ü Chair ü — — ü Chair ü ü ü ü — ü ü ü Chair ü ü ü — ü ü ü ü Chair ü ü Chair — ü ü ü ü ü (a) Not independent directors. M.R. Crocker is a current director and has chosen not to stand for re-election. (b) All members of the audit committee are independent and financially literate within the meaning of National Instrument 52-110 Audit Committees and the listing standards of the NYSE American LLC. (c) Audit committee financial experts under U.S. regulatory requirements. (d) In May 2023, the board of directors approved the creation of the finance committee, and dissolved the community collaboration and engagement committee with the ongoing responsibilities of this committee being assumed by the safety and sustainability committee. There were no meetings of the community collaboration and engagement committee in 2023 prior to its dissolution. In addition to its standing committees, the board may establish ad hoc committees or special committees from time to time. One special committee of independent directors was established in September, 2022 and remained active during 2023 for the purposes of considering certain matters. The special committee was chaired by D.W. Cornhill and consisted of the five independent directors. The special committee was dissolved in February, 2024. 124 Number of meetings The chart below shows the number of board and standing committee meetings held in 2023. This includes seven regular meetings and one additional special meeting of the board. Meetings of the board and standing committees in 2023: (a) (b) In February 2023, the public policy and corporate responsibility committee was changed to the safety and sustainability committee. In May 2023, the board of directors approved the creation of the finance committee, and dissolved the community collaboration and engagement committee with the ongoing responsibilities of this committee being assumed by the safety and sustainability committee. There were no meetings of the community collaboration and engagement committee in 2023 prior to its dissolution. 125 Attendance of our board members in 2023 97% board and standing committee meeting attendance from all members. The following chart provides a summary of the attendance record of each of the directors in 2023. The attendance record of each director nominee is also set out in their biographical information within the nominee section. The attendance chart also provides an overall view of the attendance per standing committee. Senior management directors and other members of management periodically attend standing committee meetings at the request of the committee chair. Director Board Audit committee Executive resources committee Safety and sustainability committee (a)(b) Nominations and corporate governance committee Finance committee (b) Annual meeting Total Percentage by director D.W. Cornhill B.W. Corson M.R. Crocker 8 of 8 5 of 5 8 of 8 5 of 5 6 of 6 5 of 5 (chair) 1 of 1 38 of 38 100% 8 of 8 (chair) — — — — — 1 of 1 9 of 9 100% 8 of 8 — 8 of 8 5 of 5 6 of 6 5 of 5 1 of 1 33 of 33 100% S.R. Driscoll (c) 4 of 4 2 of 2 (chair) 5 of 5 4 of 4 3 of 3 5 of 5 1 of 1 24 of 24 100% J.N. Floren (c) G.J. Goldberg (c) K.T. Hoeg (d) M.C. Hubbs J.M. Mintz (d) D.S. Sutherland (d) Percentage by committee 4 of 4 2 of 2 5 of 5 4 of 4 (chair) 3 of 3 5 of 5 1 of 1 24 of 24 100% 4 of 4 2 of 2 5 of 5 (chair) 4 of 4 3 of 3 5 of 5 1 of 1 24 of 24 100% 3 of 3 3 of 3 3 of 3 1 of 1 3 of 3 — 1 of 1 14 of 14 100% 8 of 8 5 of 5 7 of 8 5 of 5 5 of 6 (chair) 5 of 5 1 of 1 36 of 38 95% 3 of 3 3 of 3 3 of 3 1 of 1 3 of 3 — 1 of 1 14 of 14 100% 2 of 3 2 of 3 2 of 3 1 of 1 2 of 3 — 1 of 1 10 of 14 71% 98% 96% 96% 100% 94% 100% 100% 226 of 232 Overall attendance 97% (a) (b) In February 2023, the public policy and corporate responsibility committee was changed to the safety and sustainability committee. In May 2023, the board of directors approved the creation of the finance committee, and dissolved the community collaboration and engagement committee with the ongoing responsibilities of this committee being assumed by the safety and sustainability committee. There were no meetings of the community collaboration and engagement committee in 2023 prior to its dissolution. (c) S.R. Driscoll, J.N. Floren and G.J. Goldberg were elected to the board and its committees on May 2, 2023. (d) K.T. Hoeg, J.M. Mintz and D.S. Sutherland retired from the board and its committees on May 2, 2023. Prior to retirement, K.T. Hoeg was the chair of the audit committee, J.M. Mintz was the chair of the safety and sustainability committee, and D.S. Sutherland was the chair of the executive resources committee. 126 Other public company directorships of our board members and nominees No director or nominee serves on more than two boards of another reporting issuer. The following table shows which directors and nominees serve on the boards of other reporting issuers and the committee memberships in those companies. Name of director nominee or Other which also is reporting director a director issuers of or nominee Type of company Stock symbol: Exchange Committee appointments D.W. Cornhill AltaGas Ltd. Diversified company energy ALA:TSX Environment, committee health and safety B.W. Corson — M.R. Crocker (a) — — — — — — — Empire Company Limited Food retailing EMP.A:TSX S.R. Driscoll Gildan Activewear Inc. Apparel Luxury and GIL:TSX J.N. Floren West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd Basic Materials- Forest Products WFG:TSX G.J. Goldberg BHP Group Limited Basic Other Metals Materials- industrial and mining BHP:ASX committee Audit Nominating Corporate responsibility committee (chair), committee, governance and and social finance and Audit Compensation resources committee and committee, human safety Health, committee resources committee, nominating committee and (chair), and and environment Human compensation Governance and Sustainability and committee Nominations committee and (chair) governance N.A. Hansen (b) — — — — M.C. Hubbs Nutrien Ltd. Fertilizer manufacturing NTR:TSX, NYSE resources Human compensation and Safety committee (chair) and committee sustainability and (a) M.R. Crocker is a current director and has chosen not to stand for re-election at the annual meeting of shareholders. (b) N.A. Hansen is not currently a director and is being nominated for election as a director at the annual meeting of shareholders. Interlocking directorships of our board nominees As of the date of this proxy circular, there are no interlocking public company directorships among the nominees. 127 Director qualification and selection process The nominations and corporate governance committee is responsible for identifying and recommending new candidates for board nomination. The committee identifies candidates from a number of sources, including executive search firms and referrals from existing directors. The process for selection is described in paragraph 11 (a) of the Board of Directors Charter found in Appendix A of this circular. The committee will consider potential future candidates as required. In considering the qualifications of potential nominees for election as directors, the nominations and corporate governance committee considers the work experience and other areas of expertise of the potential nominees, with the objective of providing for diversity among the nonemployee directors. The following key criteria are considered to be relevant to the work of the board of directors and its committees: Work experience • Experience in leadership of businesses or other large organizations (Leadership of large organizations) • Operations/technical experience (Operations / technical) • Project management experience (Project management) • Experience in working in a global work environment (Global experience) • Experience in development of business strategy (Strategy development) • Experience with environmental, health, community relations and/or safety policy, practices and management (Environment and sustainability) Other expertise • Audit committee financial expert (also see the financial expert section in the audit committee table starting on page 137) • Expertise in financial matters (Financial expertise) • Expertise in managing relations with government (Government relations) • Expertise in information technology and cybersecurity oversight (Information technology / cybersecurity oversight) • Expertise in executive compensation policies and practices (Executive compensation) • Expertise in oversight of risk management policies and practices (Risk management) The nominations and corporate governance committee may consider the following additional factors in assessing potential nominees: • • • possessing expertise in any of the following areas: law, science, marketing, administration, social/ political environment or community and civic affairs; individual competencies in business and other areas of endeavour in contributing to the collective experience of the directors; and providing diversity of age, regional association, gender and other diversity elements (including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities). The nominations and corporate governance committee assesses the work experience and other expertise each existing director possesses and whether the candidate is able to fill any gaps in such experience, expertise and diversity of age, regional association, gender and other diversity elements. More detailed information on diversity of the board, including in connection with the director recruitment process that was completed in 2023, can be found at page 151. Consideration is also given to whether candidates possess the ability to contribute to the broad range of issues with which the board and its committees must deal, are able to devote the necessary amount of time to prepare for and attend board and committee meetings and are free of any potential legal impediment or conflict of interest. Candidates are expected to remain qualified to serve for a minimum of five years and independent directors are expected to achieve ownership of no less than 16,500 common shares, deferred share units and restricted share units within five years of becoming an independent director. When the committee is recommending candidates for re-nomination, it assesses such candidates against the criteria for re-nomination as set out in paragraph 11 (b) of the Board of Directors Charter found in Appendix A of this circular. Candidates for re-nomination are expected not to change their principal position, the thrust of their involvement or their regional association in a way that would significantly detract from their value as a director of the corporation. They are also expected to continue to be compatible with the criteria that led to their selection as nominees. Under exceptional circumstances, the nominations and corporate governance committee, on the request of the chairman, may continue to support the nomination of a director who has attained the mandatory retirement age. 128 Recently, the board and nominations and corporate governance committee completed an extensive director recruitment process in early 2023 in anticipation of three of the then-current directors reaching mandatory retirement age. Throughout this process, the board reviewed the recruitment progress on a regular basis, including discussing numerous candidates, conducting extensive interviews and ensuring that all board members had the opportunity to meet the candidates to ensure a strong fit for the board. It also included engaging executive search firms to cultivate a diverse selection of potential nominees. This recruitment process resulted in three new directors being elected at the 2023 annual meeting, S.R. Driscoll, J.N. Floren and G.J. Goldberg, all of whom are standing for re-election at the 2024 annual meeting. These new directors complement the board’s existing skillsets and expertise by providing additional experience in energy, business transition and capital allocation. Director orientation, education and development The company regularly provides in-depth presentations to the directors on relevant and emerging issues and encourages continuing education opportunities. The corporate secretary organizes an orientation program for all new directors. In a series of meetings over several days, new directors are briefed by staff and functional managers on all significant areas of the company’s operations, industry specific topics, risk oversight and regulatory issues. New directors are also briefed on significant company policies, organizational structure, security, information technology management and on critical planning and reserves processes. They also receive key governance and disclosure documents and a comprehensive board manual which contains a record of historical information about the company, by- laws, company policies, the charters of the board and its committees, other relevant company business information, information on directors’ duties and additional board related activities and calendars. Shortly after their election to the board, S.R. Driscoll, J.N. Floren and G.J. Goldberg completed an extensive orientation program with the company’s corporate secretary and senior managers of various departments. Each new director participated in comprehensive onboarding sessions, including in-depth reviews of the company’s history, culture, practices, businesses and operations, risk framework, and ethics and other foundational policies, and in-depth reviews of legal and regulatory requirements, the Canadian climate framework, the company's emissions profile, emissions-related targets and plans for achieving such targets, and energy industry dynamics in general. With N.A. Hansen being nominated for election for the first time this year, the corporate secretary plans to provide an orientation shortly after his election to the board. Board and committee members participate in continuing education and maintain oversight over company operations through regular presentations by management, which focus on providing and discussing more in- depth information about key aspects of the business. Subject to exceptional circumstances, each year the board has an extended meeting that focuses on a particular area of the company’s operations and includes a visit to one or more of the company’s operating sites or a site of relevance. These site visits help directors better understand the strengths and business opportunities unique to various operations and markets across the country, and enhance the board’s perspective of the integrated nature of the company’s business. In 2023, the board visited the Calgary research centre ("CRC"), the Kearl site and the Strathcona refinery, for a tour of the facilities and discussions specific to the operations and research at CRC, Strathcona and Kearl, including reviewing the mitigations and community engagement in respect of the Kearl environmental protection order. Throughout 2023, one way in which the board and its committees exercised oversight was through regularly receiving and discussing presentations and updates that focused on performance, strategy and opportunities for the business. Some of these sessions included ongoing reviews of upstream and downstream performance, plans and strategies, regular reviews and consideration of the company’s monitoring, assessment, mitigations and engagement relating to the Kearl environmental protection order, internal audit reviews, a pension management review, community engagement strategy, litigation reviews, conflict of interest and ethics reviews and a competition and anti-corruption review. Recognizing the importance of cybersecurity oversight for the company, the board also reviewed and considered an information technology and cybersecurity update including strategic cybersecurity priorities, the evolving threat landscape, key security initiatives and metrics, business response plans, and mitigation efforts and system improvements throughout the year. The board also reviewed presentations on the company’s risk assessment processes for forced labour and child labour in its supply chain to support implementation of Canadian disclosure requirements on this subject. 129 With strong market conditions and business performance throughout the year, the board focused on strategic direction, operational priorities, capital allocation and prioritizing shareholder returns. This included reviews and approval of renewal and acceleration of the company's normal course issuer bid and the completion of one substantial issuer bid during the year. The board also maintained oversight over the company’s various environmental, social and governance initiatives throughout the year, including considering and discussing the publication of the company’s advancing climate solutions and sustainability reports and reviewing the company's surplus site management process. There was a continued focus by the board on the company’s progress with emissions reduction initiatives, including the company’s continued participation in the Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero initiative and setting and tracking emissions reduction goals. The board also undertook reviews of disclosure and emissions performance, safety performance, Canada climate policy updates and a review of the company's regulatory compliance framework and management system. Please see the Risk oversight section for more information on the board’s role in relation to the environment. Members of ExxonMobil’s management also provide reviews of various aspects of ExxonMobil’s global business. In 2023, the directors considered presentations on ExxonMobil’s global internal audit process and strategy, cybersecurity, ExxonMobil’s corporate strategy, and its Global Outlook. Prior to each board meeting, members of the board receive and review an extensive package of materials that provides a comprehensive summary on each agenda item to be discussed. Similarly, the committee members also receive and review a comprehensive summary on each agenda item to be discussed by that particular committee. Informational communications and other written publications or reports of interest to the directors are also forwarded routinely. The board members are canvassed as to whether there are any additional topics relevant to the board or to a specific committee that they would like to see addressed, and management schedules presentations covering these areas for discussion. In addition, at every meeting the board receives an extensive update from the chairman, president and chief executive officer on business environment trends, relevant geopolitical activities, federal government priorities, key provincial issues and competitor activities, as appropriate. Directors are encouraged to participate in other continuing education programs and events to ensure their skills and knowledge remain current. In 2023, one or more directors participated in continuing education provided by third parties pertaining to, among other things, board oversight of climate change and the energy transition, corporate disclosures, corporate governance and ethics, risk management, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and internal audit. Furthermore, the board recognizes the importance of the company's relationships with Indigenous communities and acknowledges the calls to action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, and all of the independent directors have completed the "4 Seasons of Reconciliation" course provided by the Indigenous Continuing Education Centre of the First Nations University of Canada. Board performance assessment The board and its committees, as well as the performance of the directors, are assessed on an annual basis. For 2023, the directors engaged in a performance assessment with the chairman, president and chief executive officer, which includes discussion and evaluation of the board and each committee’s effectiveness in various areas. The chairman, president and chief executive officer also meets regularly with directors individually to discuss any outstanding issues. The nominations and corporate governance committee discuss a summary of these assessment outcomes in the first quarter of each year. Beginning in 2024, the lead director and the chairman, president and chief executive officer will together lead the annual performance evaluation of the board. More information about the new lead director position can be found in the section that follows, under the heading “Board and committee structure — Leadership structure”. Board and committee structure Leadership structure The company has chosen to combine the positions of chairman, president and chief executive officer. The board believes the interests of all shareholders are best served at the present time through a leadership model with a combined chairman and chief executive officer position and an independent lead director selected by and from the independent directors. 130 Through more than 40 years of experience with ExxonMobil and Imperial, the current chief executive officer possesses an in-depth knowledge of the evolving energy industry supply and demand fundamentals and the array of challenges to be faced by the company. The board believes that the extensive experience and other insights put the chief executive officer in the best position to provide broad leadership for the board as it considers strategy and exercises its fiduciary responsibilities. Further, the board has demonstrated its commitment and ability to provide independent oversight of management. The position description of the chief executive officer is fully described in paragraph 14 (a) of the Board of Directors Charter attached as Appendix A. In February 2024, the board established a lead director position to further enhance independent board leadership. D.W. Cornhill was appointed lead director. Prior to the formation of the lead director position, D.W. Cornhill provided leadership for the independent directors in his capacity as chair of the executive sessions of the board. It is normally expected that the same director will serve as lead director for a minimum of two years. The duties and responsibilities of the lead director include: • • • • • act as liaison with the chairman, in consultation with the other directors, (provided however that each director will also be afforded direct and complete access to the chairman at any time as such director deems necessary or appropriate); calls, chairs and sets agendas for executive sessions of the independent directors; provides feedback to the chairman; chairs meetings of the board in the absence of the chairman; reviews and approves the schedule and agenda for all board and committee meetings and reviews associated materials distributed to the directors; advises the chairman as to the quality, quantity and timeliness of information flows; • • working together with the chairman, oversees the annual performance evaluation of the board; and • working together with the chair of the executive resources committee, oversees the annual performance review of the chief executive officer. Compensation for the lead director is determined by the board on the recommendation of the nominations and corporate governance committee and will be reviewed annually. Presently, the board has established the compensation for acting as lead director at $45,000 per year. The position description of the lead director is fully described in paragraph 8 of the Board of Directors Charter attached as Appendix A. Independent director executive sessions The executive sessions of the board are in camera meetings of the independent directors and are held in conjunction with every board meeting. These meetings are held in the absence of management. The independent directors held eight executive sessions in 2023. Following the establishment of the lead director position in 2024, the executive sessions of the board are chaired by the lead director. The purposes of the executive sessions of the board include the following and are more fully described in paragraph 10 of the Board of Directors Charter attached as Appendix A: • • • • • raising substantive issues that are more appropriately discussed in the absence of management; discussing the need to communicate to the chairman of the board any matter of concern raised by any committee or director; addressing issues raised but not resolved at meetings of the board and assessing any follow-up needs with the chairman of the board; discussing the quality, quantity, and timeliness of the flow of information from management that is necessary for the independent directors to effectively and responsibly perform their duties, and advising the chairman of the board of any changes required; and seeking feedback about board processes. In camera sessions of the board committees Various committees also regularly hold in camera sessions without management present. The audit committee regularly holds private sessions of the committee members as well as private meetings of the committee with each of the external auditor, the internal auditor and senior management as part of every regularly scheduled committee meeting. 131 Committee structure The board has created five standing committees to help carry out its duties. Each committee is chaired by a different independent director and all of the independent directors are members of each committee. M.R. Crocker is also a member of each committee, with the exception of the audit committee, which is composed entirely of independent directors. Mr. Crocker has chosen not to stand for re-election at the annual meeting of shareholders. It is anticipated that if elected, director nominee N.A. Hansen will also be a member of each committee, with the exception of the audit committee. In February 2023, the public policy and corporate responsibility committee was changed to the safety and sustainability committee. In May 2023, the board dissolved the community collaboration and engagement committee, with the ongoing responsibilities of that committee being assumed by the safety and sustainability committee. At the same time, the board of directors approved the creation of the finance committee, reflecting the board’s responsibility for oversight of the company’s capital structure and allocation, financial policies, practices and strategies and significant investments. Board committees work on key issues in greater detail than would be possible at full board meetings, allowing directors to more effectively discharge their stewardship responsibilities. The independent chairs of the five committees are able to take a leadership role in executing the board’s responsibility with respect to a specific area of the company’s operations falling within the responsibility of the committee he or she chairs. The board and each committee have a written charter that can be found in Appendix A of this circular. The charters set out the purpose, structure, position description for the chair, and the responsibility and authority of that committee, and are reviewed and approved by the board annually. In addition to its standing committees, the board may establish ad hoc committees or special committees from time to time. 132 Risk oversight The company is governed by a comprehensive and well-established risk management system, and the company’s success in managing risk over time has been achieved through emphasis on execution of this disciplined management framework. The company’s risk management system includes a process for identifying, prioritizing, measuring, and managing the principal risks across the company, as well as assessing the company’s response to these risks. The system is implemented at multiple levels of the business through various policies, guidelines, processes and systems, including: • • • • • • • • • • • energy outlook scenarios; strategic planning; risk management guidelines; code of ethics and standards of business conduct; delegation of authority guidelines; credit risk assessment guidelines; controls and operations integrity management systems; capital project management systems; IT risk management (including information technology, systems and cybersecurity); guidelines for the management and protection of information; and business continuity plans. For a discussion on the company’s risk management in relation to executive compensation, see the Compensation discussion and analysis section. 133 The chairman, president and chief executive officer is charged with identifying the company’s principal risks and ensuring appropriate systems are in place to manage these risks. The company incorporates external input in the identification and assessment of risks, including engaging directly with a variety of external stakeholders and communities, including policy makers, investors, customers, regulators, academics, Indigenous peoples, non- governmental organizations and industry associations on issues and opportunities of relevance to the company. These risks included energy transition risks, operational risks, environmental and sustainability risks, and policy risks. The board of directors is responsible for reviewing the principal risks and overseeing the implementation of the risk management system, with the various committees assisting in risk oversight for issues that fall under their responsibility. This integrated risk management approach facilitates recognition and oversight of risk. For example, the audit committee oversees the company’s system of internal accounting and financial controls, the executive resources committee oversees the compensation programs and practices in relation to risk management, and the finance committee oversees risk management in connection with capital allocation and expenditures. The safety and sustainability committee oversees the policies and practices that manage environment, health, safety and security risk. The committee regularly engages with senior management on climate matters and our environmental practices and performance, including reviews of, and briefings from subject-matter experts on, compliance with legislation and the assessment of public policy impacts on corporate performance, health and safety systems and performance, new technology developments, and the risks, actions and disclosure associated with climate change and the energy transition. In 2023, this included an in-depth review of the company’s regulatory compliance framework and management processes through its operations integrity management system. As part of this assessment, the committee reviews the company’s commitments to environmental sustainability priorities such as progressive reclamation, decommissioning and remediation, water conservation and use, air quality improvement, waste management and land use and biodiversity. Additionally, the committee and board provide oversight over the company's emission reduction goals and performance, including the company's target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity (Scope 1, 2) for its operated oil sands facilities by 30 percent by 2030 (relative to 2016 levels). As part of the company’s efforts to provide solutions that lower the greenhouse gas emissions intensity of its operations and to provide lower life- cycle emission products to its customers, Imperial has also implemented a company-wide goal to achieve net- zero emissions (Scope 1, 2) by 2050 in its operated assets through collaboration with government and other industry partners. The board of directors evaluates climate change risk in the context of overall enterprise risk, including other operational, strategic, and financial risks. Imperial's board is actively engaged and committed to overseeing the company's efforts as it pursues a strategy that is resilient to a wide range of potential pathways for society’s energy transition while continuing to grow shareholder value. 134 The board and its committees carry out their risk oversight responsibility through regular reviews and assessments. Topic-specific assessments, such as for compliance programs, controls, stewardship of business performance, regulatory changes, the company’s energy outlook, and climate risk and sustainability are conducted regularly and as necessary. The board carefully considers various factors and risks in connection with specific proposals for capital expenditures, budget additions and strategic initiatives, as well as in evaluating strategic plans. Members of the board ask questions of management to ensure risks are identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored. Each typical year, the board also visits one or more of the company’s operating sites or locations of importance for the company to better understand issues associated with the company’s business. In the annual planning process, consideration is given to a diverse set of risks and other factors that may influence future energy supply and demand trends, including technological advancements, regulation and government policies, climate change, greenhouse gas restrictions, and other general economic conditions. It also takes into account emerging industry and economic conditions and market and government policy uncertainties in developing its strategic plans and longer-term price views. Further, the board is responsible for ensuring the company’s strategic planning process is effective, and in doing so regularly reviews the process, key issues and various alternatives for future strategy development to inform updates. Business plans and strategies are reviewed on an annual basis and approved by the board. The tables on the following pages provides additional oversight and other information about the board and its five standing committees: 135 Board of directors The board of directors is responsible for the stewardship of the corporation. The stewardship process is carried out by the board directly or through one or more of the committees of the board. The formal mandate of the board can be found within the Board of Directors Charter in Appendix A of this circular. The board is satisfied that its activities over the year have fulfilled its mandate. Directors Number of meetings ● B.W. Corson (chair) ● D.W. Cornhill ● M.R. Crocker ● S.R. Driscoll ● J.N. Floren ● G.J. Goldberg ● M.C. Hubbs Eight meetings of the board of directors were held in 2023, which included one special meeting of the board. The independent directors hold executive sessions of the board in conjunction with every board meeting. These meetings are held in the absence of management. The independent directors held eight executive sessions in 2023. ● Welcomed three newly elected directors to the board. ● Approved changes to the composition of the committees of the board and updated charters to reflect mandates of those committees. ● Carried out site visits to Kearl, Stathcona refinery, and the Calgary research centre. ● Engaged in active oversight of company’s response to Kearl environmental protection order ● Regularly discussed industry activity, market updates and company initiatives. ● Regularly discussed operational and project updates. ● Regularly discussed risk management and business controls environment. ● Regularly reviewed information technology, systems and cybersecurity strategies (including trends, risks, preparedness, mitigation, response, system improvements and business continuity strategies) to assess the security and integrity of the company’s information, systems and assets. Board highlights in 2023 ● Discussed comprehensive company strategy for all business lines, including a focus on capital ● allocation and discipline. Implemented various mechanisms for enhancing shareholder returns, such as increasing the dividend, renewing and accelerating the company’s normal course issuer bid program, and one substantial issuer bid. ● Provided oversight in support of safety, environmental performance and sustainability. ● Regularly discussed climate change policies, risks, opportunities and the company’s climate strategy, including the company’s continued membership in the Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero initiative. ● Expanded existing mechanisms for recovering certain executive compensation in the event of a material negative financial restatement, by adopting new policy in compliance with new Rule 10D-1 of the US Securities Exchange Act of 1934. ● Reviewed various stages of key projects such as Kearl in-pit tailings, Kearl autonomous haul vehicles, Cold Lake Grand Rapids Phase 1, Enhanced Bitumen Recovery Technology pilot, and approved Strathcona’s renewable diesel project. Role in risk oversight The company’s financial, execution and operational risk rests with management and the company is governed by well-established risk management systems. The board of directors are responsible for reviewing the company’s principal risks and overseeing the implementation of the appropriate systems to manage these risks. The board carefully considers these risks in evaluating the company’s strategic plans and specific proposals for capital expenditures and budget additions. It also approves and monitors compliance with the code of ethics and business conduct, and ensures that executive officers create a culture of integrity throughout the company. The board reviews the company’s information technology, systems and cybersecurity to ensure they adequately protect corporate information and assets. Disclosure policy The company is committed to full, true and plain public disclosure of all material information in a timely manner, in order to keep security holders and the investing public informed about the company’s operations. The full details of the corporate disclosure policy can be found on the company’s internet site at www.imperialoil.ca. Independence The current board of directors is composed of seven directors, the majority of whom (five of seven) are independent. The five independent directors are not employees of the company. 136                                                             Audit committee The role of the audit committee includes selecting and overseeing the independent auditor, reviewing the scope and results of the audit conducted by the independent auditor, and assisting the board in overseeing the integrity of the company’s financial statements. In addition, the committee’s role includes overseeing the company’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and the quality and effectiveness of internal controls, approving any changes in accounting principles and practices, and reviewing the results of monitoring activity under the company’s business ethics compliance program. The formal mandate of the committee can be found within the Audit Committee Charter in Appendix A of this circular. The committee is satisfied that its activities over the year have fulfilled its mandate. Committee members Number meetings of Committee highlights in 2023 Financial expertise in Role oversight risk Independence    ●    ●    ● S.R. M.C. D.W. Driscoll (chair) Hubbs (vice-chair) Cornhill    ●    ● J.N. G.J. 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In addition to compensation matters, the committee is also responsible for succession plans and appointments to senior executive and officer positions, including the chief executive officer. The formal mandate of the committee can be found within the Executive Resources Committee Charter in Appendix A of this circular. The committee is satisfied that its activities over the year have fulfilled its mandate. Committee members Number of meetings Committee highlights in 2023 Committee members relevant skills and experience in risk Role oversight Independence    ●    ●    ● Goldberg (chair) Cornhill (vice-chair) G.J. D.W. M.R. Crocker None officer of of members the the another company. of    ●    ●    ● S.R. Driscoll J.N. Floren M.C. 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The committee monitors the company’s compliance with legislative, regulatory and corporate standards in these areas, and reviews trends and current and emerging public policy. It also assesses the potential impacts of public policy, climate change, and stakeholder and Indigenous relations on corporate performance, and oversees the company's community investment activities including charitable donations. The committee evaluates safety and environmental performance, incidents and trends on a regular basis to ensure the company’s focus on the safety of its employees, contractors and stakeholders and on operating in an environmentally responsible manner. It also provides oversight over sustainability and climate risk, including regular reviews and assessment of sustainability performance and initiatives, as well as climate risk within the company’s risk management system and the strategies to address these risks. The formal mandate of the committee can be found within the Safety and Sustainability Committee Charter in Appendix A of this circular. The committee is satisfied that its activities over the year have fulfilled its mandate. Committee members Number of meetings Committee highlights in 2023 in risk Role oversight    ●    ●    ● Floren (chair) Goldberg (vice-chair) J.N. G.J. D.W. Cornhill    ●    ●    ● M.R. S.R. M.C. Crocker Driscoll Hubbs Five meetings of the safety and sustainability committee were held in 2023.  ●  ●  ●  ●  ●  ●  ●  ●  ● and company’s safety for Canadian Alliance material Pathways the disclosure process guidance protection order. performance Personnel oversight and environmental Environmental on Updates on Updates Review of company’s invested The the Benchmark community investment. In the Indigenous communities. $5 surpassed The annual highest achieving of years Celebrated Inuit First and provided Indspire strategy more Group company London company the Nations, has company 2023, 20 systems, performance mitigations and community and incident engagement review, in including ongoing respect of the Kearl review gas, (greenhouse policy developments. capture carbon utilization Advancing Climate Solutions and and storage Sustainability (CCUS) activities. Reports and the other air emissions, water consumption). than and plans. $17.5M a – model in global Canadian communities in measuring 2022 as and reporting reported using standard for contributed over $16.5M through community benefit agreements to in billion Indigenous spending business for people support Métis scholarships Indspire, an Canada than more in to with Indigenous spend in organization in 2023. 500 2023. that Through Indigenous students. invests the in company's the education support, of business since 2008, safety in and The practices policies specific reviews also includes pandemics matters. and sustainability and matters of practices committee health, to environment, intended are to climate emergency The committee reviews monitors and the company’s process personnel and safety and areas. these in risk manage to strategies company’s planning, in from and the continuity policies security, This address relation management reports regular and receives mitigate risk and response which includes these to health and on these pandemic with respect and epidemics. risks. It Independence The members M.R. Crocker. of the safety and sustainability committee are independent, with the exception of 139 Nominations and corporate governance committee The role of the nominations and corporate governance committee is to oversee issues of corporate governance as they apply to the company, including the overall performance of the board, review potential nominees for directorship and review the charters of the board and any of its committees. The formal mandate of the committee can be found within the Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee Charter in Appendix A of this circular. The committee is satisfied that its activities over the year have fulfilled its mandate. Committee members Number meetings of Committee highlights in 2023 in Role oversight risk Independence    ●    ●   ● Hubbs (chair) Floren (vice-chair) M.C. J.N. D.W. Cornhill    ●    ●    ● M.R. Crocker S.R. Driscoll G.J. Goldberg Six meetings of the nominations and corporate governance committee were held in 2023.  ●  ●  ●  ●  ● of the in director oversight board Approval Engagement of Review Continued joining the Recommendation recommendations statement and board corporate of committee self-assessment. governance practices. and compensation principles. completion the the the election changes changes at to to upon for for director process of 2023 composition charters recruitment shareholder meeting. of the reflect committees of mandates to with three new directors the of board those committees. and The program nominations for and corporate corporate governance, governance including committee board oversees composition risk and by an implementing succession planning. effective who the Crocker, and not nominations is Commission, employment Exchange to due his Governance’s Good Crocker members of M.R. of and LLC for The exception Securities American Coalition views Corporations”, as a participate may Mr. committee. Crocker’s assists deliberations the shareholder. governance to be securities Mobil corporate considered Canadian Exxon with “Governance director policy, related a as nominations company’s the to helps ensure bringing by an the of participation of Mr. member committee this the with U.S. committee independent rules and Corporation. of Differences and independent, are of rules the the under NYSE of the the rules the However, Canadian Controlled Equity management of governance corporate and independent who and objective views nominations and perspectives process the of and majority Finance committee The role of the finance committee is to provide oversight and guidance regarding the corporation’s capital structure/capital allocation, financial policies, practices and strategies. The formal mandate of the committee can be found within the Finance Committee Charter in Appendix A of this circular. The committee is satisfied that its activities over the year have fulfilled its mandate. Committee members Number of meetings Committee highlights in 2023 in Role oversight risk ● ● ● D.W. S.R. M.R. Cornhill (chair) Driscoll (vice-chair) Crocker ● ● ● J.N. Floren G.J. Goldberg M.C. Hubbs Five meetings of the finance committee were held in 2023.  ●  ●  ● and Review capital budget. Review Review and and recommendation recommendation recommendation of the company’s corporate and finance plans including the of of dividend declarations. share buyback programs. The and specific finance procedures, committee by capital and for oversees carefully proposals risk by considering implementing various overseeing other and factors in effective and risk additions expenditures, budget and strategic initiatives policies, connection practices with and plans. Independence The members of the finance committee are independent, with the exception of M.R. Crocker. 140 Director compensation Director compensation discussion and analysis Directors’ compensation is intended to align the long-term financial interests of the directors with those of the shareholders. Nonemployee director compensation levels are reviewed by the nominations and corporate governance committee each year, and resulting recommendations are presented to the full board for approval. The committee relied on an internally-led assessment to provide competitive compensation and market data for directors’ compensation, which assisted the committee in making a compensation recommendation for the company’s directors. The internally-led assessment included a review of data from benchmark companies, with this data being provided by an independent external consultant. The internal assessment maintained the compensation design philosophy, objectives and principles, and was consistent with previous methodology used in this analysis. Employees of the company or Exxon Mobil Corporation receive no extra pay for serving as directors. Nonemployee directors receive compensation consisting of cash and restricted stock units. Since 1999, the nonemployee directors have been able to receive all or part of their cash directors’ fees in the form of deferred share units. The purpose of the deferred share unit plan for nonemployee directors is to provide them with additional motivation to promote sustained improvement in the company’s business performance and shareholder value by allowing them to have all or part of their directors’ fees tied to the future growth in value of the company’s common shares. The deferred share unit plan is described in more detail on page 143. 141 Compensation decision making process and considerations The nominations and corporate governance committee relies on market comparisons with a group of major Canadian companies with national and international scope and complexity. The company draws its nonemployee directors from a wide variety of industrial sectors and, as such, a broad sample is appropriate for this purpose. The nominations and corporate governance committee does not target any specific percentile among comparator companies at which to align compensation for this group. The comparator companies included in the benchmark sample are as follows: Energy Non-energy Canadian Natural Resources Limited Air Canada Cenovus Energy Inc. BCE Inc. Enbridge Inc. Ovintiv Inc. Canadian National Railway Company Nutrien Ltd. Parkland Fuel Corporation Royal Bank of Canada Suncor Energy Inc. Teck Resources Limited TC Energy Corporation TELUS Corporation Hedging policy Company policy prohibits all employees, including executives, and directors, from being a party to derivative or similar financial instruments, including puts, calls, or other options, future or forward contracts, or equity swaps or collars, with respect to the company or Exxon Mobil Corporation stock. For a discussion on the process by which the compensation of the company’s executive officers is determined, see the Compensation discussion and analysis section starting on page 158. Compensation details Board retainer The compensation of the nonemployee directors is assessed annually, and currently consists of a cash retainer for board membership and a grant of restricted stock units. In 2021, the nominations and corporate governance committee reviewed and recommended a change to the annual grant of restricted stock units, increasing the grant from 3,000 to 3,300, with the annual retainer for board membership remaining at $110,000 per year. The board subsequently approved this recommendation. During 2023, the committee recommended and the board approved no changes to nonemployee director compensation. 142 The following table summarizes the compensation terms for the nonemployee directors in 2023: Annual retainer terms: (a) Cash retainer: Board membership Committee chair Equity based compensation: Restricted stock units Director compensation $110,000 annually None 3,300 units (50% of vests the grant) on each of the 5th and 10th anniversary dates (a) The nonemployee directors may elect to take all or a portion of the cash retainer in the form of deferred share units. Nonemployee directors who are elected or appointed to the board during the year receive the full restricted stock unit grant and a pro-rated cash retainer based on the appointment or election date. In addition to compensation for board membership, the board determines the compensation for special committee membership when the committee is established. There was no cash retainer in connection with the special committee that was in place during 2023. Equity based compensation Deferred share units In 1999, an additional form of long-term incentive compensation (“deferred share units”) was made available to nonemployee directors. Nonemployee directors may elect to receive all or a portion of their cash compensation in the form of deferred share units. The following table shows the portion of the retainer each nonemployee director elected to receive in cash and deferred share units in 2023. Director D.W. Cornhill S.R. Driscoll (a) J.N. Floren (a) G.J. Goldberg (a) K.T. Hoeg (b) M.C. Hubbs J.M. Mintz (b) D.S. Sutherland (b) Election for director’s fees 2023 in cash (%) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Election 2023 for deferred director’s share units (%) fees in 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 (a) S.R. Driscoll, J.N. Floren, G.J. Goldberg were elected to the board and its committees on May 2, 2023. (b) K.T. Hoeg, J.M. Mintz and D.S. Sutherland retired from the board and its committees on May 2, 2023. 143 The number of deferred share units granted to a nonemployee director is determined at the end of each calendar quarter for that year, according to the following calculation: (i) the dollar amount of the nonemployee director’s fees for that calendar quarter that the director elected to receive as deferred share units; divided by (ii) the average of the closing price of the company’s shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange for the five consecutive trading days (“average closing price”) immediately prior to the last day of that calendar quarter. Those deferred share units are granted effective the last day of that calendar quarter. A nonemployee director is also granted additional deferred share units to represent dividends on unexercised deferred share units. These additional units are granted on the dividend payment dates for the company’s common shares, according to the following calculation: (i) the cash dividend payable for a common share of the company divided by the average closing price immediately prior to the payment date for that dividend; multiplied by (ii) the number of unexercised deferred share units held by the nonemployee directors on the dividend record date. A nonemployee director may only exercise deferred share units by the end of the calendar year following the year of termination of service as a director of the company, including termination of service due to death. No deferred share units may be exercised unless all of the deferred share units are exercised on the same date. On the exercise date, the cash value to be received for the units is determined based on the company’s average closing price immediately prior to the date of exercise. Restricted stock units In addition to the cash fees described above, the company pays a significant portion of director compensation in restricted stock units to align director compensation with the long-term interests of shareholders. The restricted stock unit plan is described in more detail beginning on page 164. The number of restricted stock units granted annually was increased in 2016 from 2,000 units to 2,600 units, in 2018 to 3,000 units, and in 2021 to 3,300 units. Up until 2015, the vesting period for restricted stock units was 50 percent vesting on the third anniversary of the grant date (received in cash) and the remaining 50 percent vesting on the seventh anniversary of the grant date (with an option to receive in cash or common shares). In 2016, in order to better align the long-term financial interests of the directors with those of the shareholders, the vesting period was increased such that 50 percent vests on the fifth anniversary of the grant date and the remaining 50 percent vests on the tenth anniversary of the grant date. For all the units to be vested, directors may elect to receive one common share for each unit or a cash payment for the units. The vesting periods are not accelerated upon separation or retirement from the board, except in the event of death. In contrast to the forfeiture provisions for restricted stock units held by employees of the company, the restricted stock units awarded to nonemployee directors are not subject to risk of forfeiture at the time a director leaves the company’s board. This provision is designed to reinforce the independence of these board members. However, while on the board and for a 24-month period after leaving the company’s board, restricted stock units may be forfeited if the nonemployee director engages in direct competition with the company or otherwise engages in any activity detrimental to the company. The board agreed that the word “detrimental” shall not include any actions taken by a nonemployee director or former nonemployee director who acted in good faith and in the best interest of the company. Prior to vesting of the restricted stock units, the nonemployee directors receive amounts equivalent to the cash dividends paid to holders of common shares. The amount is determined for each cash dividend payment date by the following calculation: (i) the cash dividend payable for a common share divided by the average closing price immediately prior to the payment date for that dividend; multiplied by (ii) the number of unvested restricted stock units held by the nonemployee directors on the dividend record date. Other reimbursement Nonemployee directors are also reimbursed for travel and other expenses incurred for attendance at board and committee meetings. 144 Components of director compensation The following table sets out the details of compensation paid to the nonemployee directors in 2023. Director (a) Annual retainer for board membership ($) (b) Restricted stock units (RSU) (#) Total fees paid in cash ($) (c) Total value of deferred share units (DSU) ($) (d) Total value of restricted stock units (RSU) ($) (e) All other compen- sation ($) (f) Total compensation ($) D.W. Cornhill 110,000 3,300 — 110,000 254,496 58,331 422,827 S.R. Driscoll 82,500 3,300 — 82,500 254,496 673 337,669 J.N. Floren 82,500 3,300 — 82,500 254,496 673 337,669 G.J. Goldberg 82,500 3,300 — 82,500 254,496 673 337,669 K.T. Hoeg (b) 55,000 — — 55,000 — 85,346 140,346 M.C. Hubbs 110,000 3,300 — 110,000 254,496 62,032 426,528 J.M. Mintz (b) 55,000 D.S. Sutherland (b) 55,000 — — — 55,000 — 80,009 135,009 — 55,000 — 102,176 157,176 (a) As directors employed by the company or Exxon Mobil Corporation in 2023, B.W. Corson and M.R. Crocker did not receive compensation for acting as directors. S.R. Driscoll, J.N. Floren, G.J. Goldberg were elected to the board on May 2, 2023. and their “Annual retainer for board membership” has been pro-rated accordingly. (b) K.T. Hoeg, J.M. Mintz and D.S. Sutherland retired from the board on May 2, 2023 and their “Annual retainer for board (c) (d) membership” has been prorated accordingly. “Total fees paid in cash” is the portion of the “Annual retainer for board membership” that the director elected to receive as cash. This amount is reported as “Fees earned” in the Director compensation table on page 146. “Total value of deferred share units” is the portion of the “Annual retainer for board membership” that the director elected to receive as deferred share units, as set out in the previous table on page 143. This amount plus the “Total value of restricted stock units” amount is shown as “Share-based awards” in the Director compensation table on page 146. (e) The values of the restricted stock units shown are the number of units multiplied by the closing price of the company’s shares on the date of grant, December 4, 2023 ($77.12). (f) Amounts under “All other compensation” consist of dividend equivalent payments on unvested restricted stock units, the value of additional deferred share units granted in lieu of dividends on unvested deferred share units, and the value of premiums paid by the company for accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance. In 2023, D.W. Cornhill received $30,892 in dividend equivalent payments on restricted stock units, additional deferred share units valued at $27,307 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units and insurance premiums of $132. S.R Driscoll received additional deferred share units valued at $585 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units and insurance premiums of $88. J.N. Floren received additional deferred share units valued at $585 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units and insurance premiums of $88. G.J. Goldberg received additional deferred share units valued at $585 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units and insurance premiums of $88. K.T. Hoeg received $33,776 in dividend equivalent payments on restricted stock units, additional deferred share units valued at $51,526 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units, and insurance premiums of $44. M.C. Hubbs received $27,876 in dividend equivalent payments on restricted stock units, additional deferred share units valued at $34,024 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units, and insurance premiums of $132. J.M. Mintz received $33,776 in dividend equivalent payments on restricted stock units, additional deferred share units valued at $46,189 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units, and insurance premiums of $44. D.S. Sutherland received $33,776 in dividend equivalent payments on restricted stock units, additional deferred share units valued at $68,356 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units, and insurance premiums of $44. 145 Director compensation table The following table summarizes the compensation paid, payable, awarded or granted for 2023 to each of the nonemployee directors of the company. Name (a) Fees earned ($)(b) Share- based awards ($) (c) Option- based awards ($) Non-equity incentive plan compensation ($) Pension value ($) All other compensation ($) (d) Total ($) D.W. Cornhill — 364,496 S.R. Driscoll — 336,996 J.N. Floren — 336,996 G.J. Goldberg — 336,996 K.T. Hoeg — 55,000 M.C. Hubbs — 364,496 J.M. Mintz — 55,000 D.S. Sutherland — 55,000 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 58,331 422,827 673 337,669 673 337,669 673 337,669 85,346 140,346 62,032 426,528 80,009 135,009 102,176 157,176 (a) As directors employed by the company or Exxon Mobil Corporation in 2023, B.W. Corson and M.R. Crocker did not receive compensation for acting as directors. S.R. Driscoll, J.N. Floren, G.J. Goldberg were elected to the board on May 2, 2023. and their compensation has been pro-rated accordingly. K.T. Hoeg, J.M. Mintz and D.S. Sutherland retired from the board on May 2, 2023 and their compensation has been pro-rated accordingly. (b) Represents all fees awarded, earned, paid or payable in cash for services as a director. The nonemployee directors are able to receive all or part of their directors’ fees in the form of deferred share units. (c) Represents the value of the restricted stock units (calculated by multiplying the number of units by the closing price of the company’s shares on the date of grant), plus the value of deferred share units (calculated by the portion of the “Annual retainer for board membership” that the director elected to receive as deferred share units as noted on page 143). (d) Amounts under “All other compensation” consist of dividend equivalent payments on unvested restricted stock units, the value of additional deferred share units granted in lieu of dividends on unvested deferred share units, and the value of premiums paid by the company for accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance. In 2023, D.W. Cornhill received $30,892 in dividend equivalent payments on restricted stock units, additional deferred share units valued at $27,307 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units and insurance premiums of $132. S.R Driscoll received additional deferred share units valued at $585 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units and insurance premiums of $88. J.N. Floren received additional deferred share units valued at $585 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units and insurance premiums of $88. G.J. Goldberg received additional deferred share units valued at $585 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units and insurance premiums of $88. K.T. Hoeg received $33,776 in dividend equivalent payments on restricted stock units, additional deferred share units valued at $51,526 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units, and insurance premiums of $44. M.C. Hubbs received $27,876 in dividend equivalent payments on restricted stock units, additional deferred share units valued at $34,024 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units, and insurance premiums of $132. J.M. Mintz received $33,776 in dividend equivalent payments on restricted stock units, additional deferred share units valued at $46,189 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units, and insurance premiums of $44. D.S. Sutherland received $33,776 in dividend equivalent payments on restricted stock units, additional deferred share units valued at $68,356 in lieu of dividends on deferred share units, and insurance premiums of $44. 146 Five-year look back at total compensation paid to nonemployee directors Year 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Amount ($) 1,251,395 1,073,527 1,557,202 2,153,807 2,294,893 Outstanding share-based awards and option-based awards for directors The following table sets forth all outstanding awards held by nonemployee directors of the company as at December 31, 2023 and does not include common shares owned by the director. Option-based awards Share-based awards Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#) Option exercise price ($) Option expiration date Value of unexercised in-the- money options ($) Number of shares or units of shares that have not vested (#) (c) Market or payout value of share- based awards that have not vested ($) (d) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 33,917 2,560,055 4,422 333,773 4,422 333,773 4,422 333,773 16,700 1,260,516 36,136 2,727,545 16,700 1,260,516 16,700 1,260,516 Name (a) D.W. Cornhill S.R. Driscoll J.N. Floren G.J. Goldberg K.T. Hoeg (b) M.C. Hubbs J.M. Mintz (b) D.S. Sutherland (b) (a) As directors employed by the company or Exxon Mobil Corporation in 2023, B.W. Corson and M.R. Crocker did not receive compensation for acting as directors. S.R. Driscoll, J.N. Floren and G.J. Goldberg were elected to the board on May 2, 2023. (b) K.T. Hoeg, J.M. Mintz and D.S. Sutherland retired from the board on May 2, 2023. (c) Represents restricted stock units and deferred share units held as of December 31, 2023. (d) Value is based on the closing price of the company’s shares on December 31, 2023 ($75.48). For K.T. Hoeg, J.M. Mintz and D.S. Sutherland, the value represents restricted stock units held as of December 31, 2023, as each of them exercised their deferred share units by the end of the 2023. 147 Incentive plan awards for directors - Value vested or earned during the year The following table sets forth the value of the awards that vested or were earned by each nonemployee director of the company in 2023. Name (a) Option-based awards – Value vested during the year ($) Share-based awards – Value vested during the year ($) (b) Non-equity incentive plan compensation – Value earned during the year ($) D.W. Cornhill S.R. Driscoll J.N. Floren G.J. Goldberg K.T. Hoeg M.C. Hubbs J.M. Mintz D.S. Sutherland — — — — — — — — 116,211 — — — 3,914,117 116,211 3,595,688 3,438,084 — — — — — — — — (a) As directors employed by the company or Exxon Mobil Corporation in 2023, B.W. Corson and M.R. Crocker did not receive compensation for acting as directors. S.R. Driscoll, J.N. Floren and G.J. Goldberg were elected to the board on May 2, 2023. K.T. Hoeg, J.M. Mintz and D.S. Sutherland retired from the board on May 2, 2023. (b) Represents restricted stock units granted in 2016 and 2018, which vested in 2023. Value is based on the average of the weighted-average price (as determined by the Toronto Stock Exchange) of common shares of the company on the vesting date and the four consecutive trading days immediately prior to the vesting date. For K.T. Hoeg, the value also includes 55,991.53 deferred share units that were exercised on May 3, 2023 after her retirement, at a price of $67.83 which was the weighted average price of common shares of the company on the five consecutive trading days immediately prior to the exercise date. For J.M. Mintz, the value also includes 50,237.90 deferred share units that were exercised on May 2, 2023 after his retirement, at a price of $69.26 which was the weighted average price of common shares of the company on the five consecutive trading days immediately prior to the exercise date. For D.S. Sutherland, the value also includes 48,551.19 deferred share units that were exercised on July 28, 2023 after his retirement, at a price of $68.42 which was the weighted average price of common shares of the company on the five consecutive trading days immediately prior to the exercise date. 148 Share ownership guidelines of independent directors and chairman, president and chief executive officer Independent directors are required to hold the equivalent of at least 16,500 shares of Imperial Oil Limited, including common shares, deferred share units and restricted stock units, within five years from the date of joining the board. The chairman, president and chief executive officer has separate share ownership requirements and must, within three years of his appointment, acquire shares of the company, including common shares and restricted stock units, of a value of no less than five times his base salary. The board of directors believes that these share ownership guidelines will result in an alignment of the interests of board members with the interests of all other shareholders. As of the date of this circular, the independent directors currently have holdings of 95,819 shares which meets the required guideline. Minimum requirement share ownership Time to fulfill Chairman, officer president and chief executive 5 x base salary Within 3 years of appointment Independent directors 16,500 shares Within 5 years of initial appointment The chart below shows the shareholdings of the independent directors and the chairman, president and chief executive officer of the company as of February 15, 2024, the record date of the management proxy circular. Director Director since Amount acquired since last report (February 9, 2023 to February 15, 2024) (#) Total holdings (includes common shares, deferred share units and restricted stock units) (#) Market value of total holdings (a) ($) Minimum shareholding requirement Minimum requirement met D.W. Cornhill November 29, 2017 3,709 46,417 3,773,702 16,500 B.W. Corson September 17, 2019 86,800 410,400 33,365,520 Five base times salary Yes Yes S.R. Driscoll May 2, 2023 4,422 4,422 359,509 16,500 Yes (b) J.N. Floren May 2, 2023 4,422 4,422 359,509 16,500 Yes (b) G.J. Goldberg May 2, 2023 4,422 4,422 359,509 16,500 Yes (b) M.C. Hubbs July 26, 2018 3,801 36,136 2,937,857 16,500 Yes Total value accumulated directors’ of (#) holdings holdings ($) and 506,219 41,155,606 (a) The amount shown in the column “Market value of total holdings” is equal to the “Total holdings” multiplied by the closing price of the company’s shares on the proxy circular record date February 15, 2024 ($81.30). (b) S.R. Driscoll, J.N. Floren and G.J. Goldberg were elected to the board on May 2, 2023 and are expected to meet the share ownership guidelines for independent directors of 16,500 shares within the required five years from such date. For information relating to compensation of the company’s named executive officers, see the Compensation discussion and analysis section starting on page 158. 149 Ethical business conduct The company is committed to high ethical standards through its policies and practices. The company’s directors, officers and employees are responsible for developing, approving and implementing plans and actions designed to achieve corporate objectives. In doing so, they are expected to observe the highest standards of integrity in the conduct of the company’s business, with the methods employed to attain results being as important as the results themselves. The board has adopted a written code of ethics and business conduct (the “Code”) which can be found on the company’s website at www.imperialoil.ca/en-CA/Investors/Investor-relations, including any applicable amendments. The Code applies to each of the company’s directors, officers and employees, and consists of the ethics policy, the conflicts of interest policy, the corporate assets policy, the directorships policy and the procedures and open door communication. No person in the company has the authority to make exceptions or grant waivers with respect to its foundational policies. There have been no material change reports filed in the past 12 months pertaining to conduct of a director or executive officer that constitute a departure from the Code. In addition, the directors of the company must comply with the conflict of interest provisions of the Canada Business Corporations Act, as well as the relevant securities regulatory instruments, in order to ensure that the directors exercise independent judgment in considering transactions and agreements in respect of which such director has a material interest. Under the company’s procedures and open door communication, employees are encouraged and expected to refer suspected violations of the law, company policy or internal controls and procedures by various means, including to their supervisors or the company’s ethics advisor, controller or general auditor. Imperial also has an ethics “hotline” that is operated by a third-party service provider and offers confidential, anonymous reporting 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Suspected violations involving a director or executive officer, as well as any concern regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters are to be referred directly to the internal auditor. The audit committee initially reviews all issues involving directors or executive officers, and then refers all issues to the board of directors. In the alternative, employees may also address concerns to individual nonemployee directors or to nonemployee directors as a group. No action may be taken or threatened against employees for asking questions, voicing concerns, or making complaints or suggestions in good faith. Management provides the board of directors with a review of corporate ethics and conflicts of interest on an annual basis. The company’s internal auditors audit each business line’s compliance with the program and report to the audit committee. Directors, officers and employees review the company’s standards of business conduct (which includes the Code) on an annual basis, with independent directors and all employees being required to sign a declaration confirming that they have read and are familiar with the standards of business conduct. In addition, every four years a business practices review is conducted in which managers review the standards of business conduct with all employees in their respective work units. The board, through its audit committee, examines the effectiveness of the company’s internal control processes and management information systems. The board consults with the external auditor, the internal auditor and the management of the company to ensure the integrity of the systems. There are a number of structures and processes in place to facilitate the functioning of the board independently of management. The board has a majority of independent directors. Each committee is chaired by a different independent director and all of the independent directors are members of each committee. The audit committee is composed entirely of independent directors. Each other committee is composed entirely of the independent directors and M.R. Crocker, who is an employee of Exxon Mobil Corporation and although deemed non- independent under the relevant standards by virtue of his employment, is viewed as independent of the company’s management. It is anticipated that if elected, director nominee N.A.Hansen will also be a member of each committee, with the exception of the audit committee, and although Mr. Hansen will be deemed non- independent under the relevant standards by virtue of his employment with Exxon Mobil Corporation, he will be viewed as independent of the company’s management. 150 The agendas of each of the board and its committees are not set by management alone, but by the board as a whole and by each committee. A significant number of agenda items are mandatory and recurring. Board meetings are scheduled at least one full year in advance. Any director may call a meeting of the board or a meeting of a committee of which the director is a member. There is a board-prescribed flow of financial, operating and other corporate information to all directors. The board may also utilize ad hoc or special committees when considering various matters. The independent directors conduct executive sessions in the absence of members of management. In 2023 these meetings were chaired by D.W. Cornhill, the independent director designated by the independent directors to chair and lead these discussions. Eight executive sessions were held in 2023. Following the establishment of the lead director position in 2024, the executive sessions of the board are chaired by the lead director. The company’s delegation of authority guide provides that certain matters of the company are reviewed by functional contacts within ExxonMobil. The company’s employees are regularly reminded that they are expected to act in the best interests of the company, and are reminded of their obligation to identify any instances where the company’s general interest may not be consistent with ExxonMobil’s priorities. If such situations occur, employees are expected to escalate such issues with successive levels of the company’s management. Final resolution of any such issues is made by the company’s chairman, president and chief executive officer. Restrictions on insider trading Commitment to stringent safeguards with trading restrictions and reporting for company insiders. Structures and processes are in place to caution, track and monitor reporting insiders, nonemployee directors and key employees with access to sensitive information with respect to personal trading in the company’s shares. The company's code of ethics prohibits employees from securities transactions based on material, non- public information learned through their positions with the company. The company also has guidelines regarding corporate disclosure processes and procedures, as well as insider trading prohibitions and trading bans that are applicable to all directors, officers and employees. Nonemployee directors are required to pre-clear any trades in the company’s shares. Reporting insiders are required to give advance notice to the company of any sale of the company’s shares and advise the company within five days of any purchase of the company’s shares. Reporting insiders are required, under securities regulations, to publicly disclose all transactions in the company’s shares on the System for Electronic Disclosure by Insiders (SEDI). From time to time, the company advises its directors and officers, and those of Exxon Mobil Corporation, and employees in certain positions, not to trade in the company’s shares. Trading bans occur in connection with the directors’ pending consideration of the financial statements of the company, including the unaudited financial statements for each quarter, and in connection with undisclosed pending events that constitute material information about the business affairs of the company. Diversity The company has a long history of valuing diversity on the board and in its executive management. Board diversity The company has a longstanding commitment to diversity amongst its directors. Imperial has had at least one woman on its board continuously since 1977, and 40 percent of the board's independent directors are women. The company does not have a formal written policy relating to the identification and nomination of directors who are women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities or members of visible minorities (the “designated groups”, as defined under the Canada Business Corporations Regulations, 2001), and has not adopted a target regarding members of the designated groups on its board. With the objective of fostering a diversity of expertise, viewpoint and competencies, the board charter provides that the nominations and corporate 151 governance committee may consider a number of factors, including gender and membership in other designated groups, in assessing potential nominees. The nominations and corporate governance committee assesses the work experience, other expertise, individual competencies and diversity of age, regional association and the designated groups that each existing director possesses and whether each nominee is able to fill any gaps amongst the existing directors. Additionally, the committee may consider any other factors that it believes to be relevant. The company does not believe that any one of these dimensions should be considered in isolation and without due regard to all of the other factors, in determining the ability of potential directors to contribute to the work of the board of directors. The board considers diversity through the annual nomination process, board assessment and other discussions. The board and the nominations and corporate governance committee also specifically consider diversity through targeted director recruitment processes. With three of the company’s directors retiring in 2023, the board and the nominations and corporate governance committee completed an extensive director recruitment process in early 2023, with S.R. Driscoll, J.N. Floren and G.J. Goldberg being elected as directors of the company at the annual meeting in 2023. Diversity and the composition of the board was a key consideration throughout this process and the review of potential candidates, with the company instructing executive search firms to cultivate a diverse selection of potential nominees. The result of the recruitment process brought further experience and diverse perspectives to the board and maintained 40 percent of the independent directors being women. As of the date of this proxy circular, the number and percentage of directors and nominees who are members of the designated groups are: Designated group (a) Number Women Aboriginal peoples Persons with disabilities Members of visible minorities 2 of 7 (board and nominees) 2 of 5 (independent directors) 0 of 7 0 of 7 0 of 7 Percent (%) 29 40 0 0 0 (a) Defined under the Employment Equity Act (Canada) The above diversity disclosure relies on voluntary self-identification by directors and nominees, and therefore only represents the information of individuals who have chosen to self-identify. The information has not been independently verified by the company. The board nominee composition charts on page 120 show the diversity of our board nominees with respect to gender, experience and regional association, but do not reflect membership in other designated groups. Executive officer diversity The company believes inclusion and diversity are key competitive strengths that are critical to maintaining the company’s position as an industry leader. To ensure commitment at all levels of the company, inclusion and diversity, anti-harassment and equal employment opportunity performance is stewarded annually to the company’s senior management. There is an in-depth succession planning process, which includes the consideration of various aspects of diversity, as well as plans to address gaps, if any, for key positions. The company’s internal training programs emphasize the value of collaboration, appreciating differences and sustaining an inclusive work environment, keeping inclusion and diversity top-of-mind with all employees. Imperial also values external perspective and expertise. The company supports educational development and recruiting practices that facilitate the employment of Indigenous peoples, and in 2021 achieved Silver Certification in the Progressive Aboriginal Relations (PAR) program managed by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. Imperial maintains a supportive work environment through a range of development and 152 networking programs, including employee-led diversity networks that are focused on common interests. These programs are conducted in both virtual and in-person formats to reach a broad range of employees. In considering potential nominees for executive officer appointments, the executive resources committee considers diversity of gender and the other designated groups, work experience, other expertise, individual competencies and other dimensions of diversity. The company has not adopted a target regarding members of the designated groups in executive officer positions. The company does not believe that any one of these dimensions should be considered, without due regard to all of these other factors, in determining the ability of potential nominees to fill executive officers positions. As of the date of this proxy circular, the number and percentage of executive officers of the company and its major subsidiaries who are members of the designated groups are: Designated group (a) Women Aboriginal peoples Persons with disabilities Members of visible minorities Number 10 of 23 0 of 23 0 of 23 2 of 23 Percent (%) 43 0 0 9 (a) Defined under the Employment Equity Act (Canada) The above diversity disclosure relies on voluntary self-identification by executive officers, and therefore only represents the information of individuals who have chosen to self-identify. The information has not been independently verified by the company. Shareholder engagement Shareholder engagement strategy focuses on wide-ranging dialogue between shareholders and management. Understanding investor interests and concerns and obtaining their feedback is central to the company's shareholder engagement program. This critical input not only informs how the company interacts and communicates, but also helps identify what areas require additional focus to demonstrate ongoing progress and performance. The company’s senior management regularly meet with institutional investors and shareholders through industry conferences, roadshows and company hosted investor events. In 2023, these events were largely held as in-person engagements. Pertinent materials from these hosted events are available on the company’s website. The company also hosts regular quarterly earnings calls in connection with earnings releases, and archives of these calls (including transcripts) are available on Imperial’s website for one year after each call. These calls allow the company to provide more insight and context regarding the company’s performance, as well as directly address questions from the investment community. The company took a number of steps to ensure active engagement through the annual meeting that was held in a virtual only format. Shareholders were given the opportunity to register a proxyholder to attend and ask questions in real time, and the company encouraged engagement from shareholders prior to the event. This format also allowed shareholders, who may not otherwise have been able to attend in person, to log in as a guest and follow the meeting. The webcast is available on the company website along with speeches and presentations from the annual general meeting and the outcome of the voting on each resolution. 153 The company annually solicits questions and comments from shareholders through the annual meeting of shareholders. The comments received are reviewed by senior management providing them with an indication of areas of interest to our shareholders, and those requiring a response are answered individually. In addition, the company’s Investor Relations team responds to shareholder queries throughout the year, and proactively reaches out to shareholders to obtain their views on matters identified broadly by shareholders, including with respect to environment, social and governance topics, as well as optimal engagement approaches. In 2023, shareholder engagement and discussion involved a broad range of topics including capital allocation strategy, corporate guidance and operational performance, company growth plans, emission reduction plans and the Oil Sands Pathways to Net Zero initiative, and corporate strategy including with respect to the energy transition. Investor perspectives were a factor considered in decision making, and investor feedback was incorporated into company disclosure improvement efforts. Communicating with the board Shareholders, employees and others can contact the board directly by writing to: Chair of the Board of Directors c/o Corporate Secretary Imperial Oil Limited 505 Quarry Park Blvd SE Calgary, AB, Canada T2C 5N1 Largest shareholder Exxon Mobil Corporation is the majority shareholder of the company, holding 69.6% of the company’s shares. To the knowledge of the directors and executive officers of the company, the only shareholder who, as of February 15, 2024, owned beneficially, or exercised control or direction over, directly or indirectly, more than five percent of the outstanding common shares of the company, is Exxon Mobil Corporation, 22777 Springwoods Village Parkway, Spring, Texas, 77389-1425, which owns beneficially 372,942,029 common shares, representing approximately 69.6 percent of the outstanding voting shares of the company. As a consequence, the company is a “controlled company” for purposes of the listing standards of the NYSE American LLC and a “majority controlled company” for purposes of the TSX Company Manual. Transactions with Exxon Mobil Corporation The company has written procedures and controls that require any transactions between the company and ExxonMobil and its subsidiaries to be reviewed by controllers, tax, treasurers and legal to ensure that each agreement meets the company’s policies and procedures, is fair, and complies with legal and tax requirements. These agreements may also be subject to review by the chairman, president, and chief executive officer. Annual training is provided for key individuals to ensure awareness of the requirements for identifying related party transactions, and procedures are in place to ensure reporting of these transactions is complete and accurate. Related party transactions with ExxonMobil and its subsidiaries are analyzed and reviewed by management on a quarterly basis to understand any significant variances from period to period, and reviewed with the board of directors on an annual basis. The company undertook a number of issuer bid transactions during 2023 that involved ExxonMobil. On June 27, 2023, the company implemented a 12-month “normal course” share purchase program, allowing the company to purchase up to five percent of its outstanding common shares as of June 15, 2023, or a maximum of 29,207,635 shares. The program ended on October 19, 2023 upon the company purchasing the maximum allowable number of shares, with 8,879,143 common shares purchased on the open market and a corresponding 20,328,492 common shares purchased from ExxonMobil concurrent with, but outside of the program to maintain its shareholding at approximately 69.6 percent. On November 3, 2023, the company commenced a substantial issuer bid that offered to purchase up to $1.5 billion of its common shares through a modified Dutch auction and proportionate tender offer. The substantial issuer bid was completed on December 13, 2023, with the company purchasing 19,108,280 common shares at a price of $78.50 per share, for an aggregate purchase of $1.5 billion and 3.4 percent of the company's issued and outstanding shares (as of the close of business on October 30, 2023). This included 13,299,349 shares purchased from ExxonMobil by way of a proportionate tender to maintain its ownership percentage at approximately 69.6 percent. 154 The amounts of purchases and revenues by the company and its subsidiaries for other transactions in 2023 with ExxonMobil and its affiliates were $4,026 million and $13,544 million, respectively. These transactions were conducted on terms as favourable as they would have been with unrelated parties, and primarily consisted of the purchase and sale of crude oil, natural gas, petroleum and chemical products, as well as technical, engineering and research and development costs. Transactions with ExxonMobil also included amounts paid and received in connection with the company’s participation in a number of upstream activities conducted jointly in Canada. In addition, the company has existing agreements with affiliates of ExxonMobil to provide information technology and customer support services to the company and to share common business and operational support services to allow the companies to consolidate duplicate work and systems. The company has a contractual agreement with an affiliate of ExxonMobil in Canada to operate certain western Canada production properties owned by ExxonMobil. There are no asset ownership changes. The company and that affiliate also have a contractual agreement to provide for equal participation in new upstream opportunities. The company had an existing agreement with ExxonMobil to provide for the delivery of management, business and technical services to Syncrude Canada Ltd. by ExxonMobil, which was terminated in connection with the transfer of operatorship of Syncrude on September 30, 2021. As at December 31, 2023, the company had an outstanding loan of $3,447 million under an existing agreement with an affiliated company of ExxonMobil that provides for a long term, variable rate loan from ExxonMobil to the company of up to $7.75 billion (Canadian) at market interest rates. The agreement is effective until June 30, 2025, cancellable if ExxonMobil provides at least 370 days advance written notice. 155 Company executives and executive compensation Named executive officers of the company The named executive officers of the company at year end 2023 are listed below, all of whom remain in their positions as of February 15, 2024. Bradley W. Corson, 62 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Position held at the end of 2023 (date office held): Chairman, president and chief executive officer (2020 – Present) Other positions in the past five years (position, date office held and status of employer): President (2019 – 2020) President, ExxonMobil Upstream Ventures (2015 – 2019) (affiliate) Daniel E. Lyons, 61 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Position held at the end of 2023 (date office held): Senior vice-president, finance and administration, and controller (2018 – Present) Other positions in the past five years (position, date office held and status of employer): No other positions in the last five years Simon P. Younger, 48 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Position held at the end of 2023 (date office held): Senior vice-president, upstream (2020 – Present) Other positions in the past five years (position, date office held and status of employer): Vice-president, production, upstream (2019 – 2020) Senior planning advisor, corporate strategic planning, upstream, Exxon Mobil Corporation (2017 – 2019) (affiliate) Bruce A. Jolly, 56 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Position held at the end of 2023 (date office held): Treasurer (2023 – Present) Other positions in the past five years (position, date office held and status of employer): Assistant controller (2019 – 2023) Upstream controller (2018 – 2019) Sherri L. Evers, 47 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Position held at the end of 2023 (date office held): Senior vice-president, sustainability, commercial development and product solutions (2023 – Present) Other positions in the past five years (position, date office held and status of employer): Vice-president, commercial and corporate development (2021 – 2023) Fuels manager, Central and Eastern Canada, fuels and lubricants (2018 – 2020) 156 Other executive officers of the company In addition to the named executive officers listed on the previous page, the following individuals are executive officers of the company as of February 15, 2024. Kristi L. Desjardins, 50 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Position held (date office held): Vice-president, human resources (2020 – Present) Other positions in the past five years (position, date office held and status of employer): Human resources services manager, global human resources operations, Exxon Mobil Corporation (2018 – 2020) (affiliate) Constance D. Gemmell, 57 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Ian R. Laing, 50 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Position held (date office held): Director, corporate tax (2018 – Present) Other positions in the past five years (position, date office held and status of employer): No other positions in the past five years Position held (date office held): Vice-president, general counsel and corporate secretary (2020 – Present) Other positions in the past five years (position, date office held and status of employer): Assistant general counsel, downstream and corporate departments and corporate secretary (2019 – 2020) Christopher Leyerzapf, 48 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Position held (date office held): Assistant controller (2023 – Present) Other positions in the past five years (position, date office held and status of employer): Upstream controller (2021 – 2023) Upstream business analysis and reporting manager (2019 – 2021) Senior financial advisor, upstream corporate reporting, Exxon Mobil Corporation (2018 – 2019) (affiliate) Eloissa D. Wells, 43 Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Position held (date office held): Vice-president, chemicals and Sarnia site complex manager (2023 – Present) Other positions in the past five years (position, date office held and status of employer): US and Canada commercial fuel sales and marketing manager, product solutions, fuels value chain, Exxon Mobil Corporation (2021 – 2023) (affiliate) Business analysis and reporting manager, controllers, Exxon Mobil Corporation (2019 – 2021) (affiliate) Baton Rouge fuels refinery process department head, Baton Rouge refinery, Exxon Mobil Corporation (2017 – 2019) (affiliate) 157 Executive Compensation Compensation discussion and analysis Executive Summary Letter to shareholders Compensation design Approach to executive compensation Strong governance practices Overview Accountability and performance Long-term award program Bonus program Salary program Determining compensation Annual benchmarking 2023 business performance Performance graph 2023 compensation actions Other compensation elements Retirement plans Award vesting and share utilization Granting practices Amendments Risk and governance Executive stock ownership Forfeiture provisions Clawback policies Anti-hedging policy Severance agreements Change-in-control Definitions and frequently used terms Executive compensation tables Summary compensation table Outstanding equity awards Incentive plan awards – Value vested or earned Equity compensation plan information RSUs as a percentage of outstanding shares Annual burn rate Status of prior long-term incentive plans Pension plan benefits Other compensation elements 159 159 160 160 160 161 162 164 166 166 167 167 168 169 170 171 171 172 172 172 173 173 173 173 173 174 174 175 177 177 180 181 182 182 183 183 184 187 158 The compensation and discussion analysis and executive compensation tables outline Imperial's executive compensation program and process for determining pay as it applies to the named executive officers (NEOs). For 2023, named executive officers were: Brad W. Corson Chairman, president, and chief executive officer Daniel E. Lyons Senior vice-president, finance and administration, and controller Simon P. Younger Senior vice-president, upstream Bruce A. Jolly Treasurer Sherri L. Evers Senior vice-president, sustainability, commercial development, and product solutions Executive summary Letter to shareholders Fellow shareholders: The executive resources committee (“committee”) supports the design and resulting pay outcomes of Imperial's executive compensation program; we believe that it aligns well with the company’s business model and considers the complexity of the business environment in which the company operates. Executive performance is evaluated across multiple performance dimensions within the context of the company’s long-term strategy. The design of the executive compensation program rewards performance and ensures the goal of maximizing long-term shareholder value is achieved and the company is positioned for long-term success. Business Perspective Imperial's business involves investments that create shareholder value over long periods of time, requiring executives to maintain a long-term view when making decisions. The executive compensation program design reflects this and has proven to be adaptable to evolving strategic priorities. In 2023, Imperial delivered strong business results across a wide range of performance dimensions. Through its focus on strategic priorities and commitment to delivering reliable, affordable, and lower emission energy to Canadians, the company is positioned for long-term success, and able to drive long-term shareholder value. The company's disciplined approach and focus on cost efficiencies allows it to realize the full benefit of market conditions and deliver strong financial performance. For more information on the 2023 key business results see page 168. Compensation Decisions The committee exercises oversight of a compensation program that aligns executives' pay with the results of their decisions and the returns of our shareholders over the long term. The program design is aligned with the core elements of the majority shareholder's compensation program, and is designed to drive long-term accountability, reward the highest standard of performance, and promote retention. The compensation discussion and analysis ("CD&A") section that follows describes the compensation program for the company's named executive officers and how the program supports the business goals of the company. Key decisions approved by the committee are as follows: • The committee approved competitive base salaries for named executive officers, consistent with the salary program for all executives. • The 2023 bonus program awards were approved at lower levels than 2022, reflective of changes in year-on-year earnings performance and further differentiated by individual performance. • The committee granted restricted stock unit awards in keeping with program design, with the value of awards having increased year-on-year in line with increases in stock price. The committee has reviewed and discussed the CD&A with management of the company and has recommended to the board that the CD&A be included in the company’s management proxy circular for the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders and annual report of Form 10-K. On behalf of the committee, I encourage you to read the comprehensive disclosure in the CD&A that follows. The committee is committed to overseeing all aspects of the executive compensation program in the best interests of the company and all shareholders. G.J. Goldberg, Chair, executive resources committee 159 Compensation design Approach to executive compensation The decisions that our executives make and the risks they manage play out over multi-year time horizons. Executives are required to carefully consider current and future risks, such as those related to the energy transition, and to make decisions across a broad range of business environments that generate sustainable shareholder value over the long term. The company's executive compensation program design aligns executives' pay with the results of their decisions and shareholder returns over the long term. The program is designed to drive long-term accountability, reward the highest standard of performance, and promote retention. Drive long-term accountability The company's strategic objectives have been established to drive sustainable value while positioning the company for long-term success in a lower-emissions future. These objectives are translated into annual plan goals through a comprehensive process which incorporates corporate and functional plans. Goals are incorporated in the corporate plan, which is reviewed and approved by the board and provides the framework for the company's commitments. Reward outstanding performance Highly differentiated pay-for-performance is foundational to the company's compensation program design. The extent to which executives achieve pre-established goals, assessed over near- and long-term horizons, is a key differentiating factor in executives' pay deliberations. Performance evaluation directly impacts level of base salary, bonus, and long-term incentive awards. Promote retention Long-term orientation also underpins how the company develops talent. It begins with recruiting exceptional people, and continues with individually planned experiences and training, which leads to broad development and a deep understanding of our business across the business cycle. The compensation program is designed to attract and retain talent for a career through compensation that is market competitive, highly differentiated by individual performance, and with long restriction periods that promote retention. Supported by strong governance practices Key design features that discourage executives from taking inappropriate risk include: ✓ Extensive stock ownership ✓ Significant pay at risk ✓ Strong forfeiture provisions ✓ Clawback policy ✓ Anti-hedging policy ✓ Annual assessment of compensation design ✗ No severance agreements ✗ No change-in-control arrangements ✗ No guaranteed bonuses ✗ No additional stock grants to balance losses in value ✗ No accelerated vesting at retirement 160 Overview Accountability and performance | Pages 162 - 163 • Board reviews and approves corporate goals and objectives annually; integrated into company's plan cycle. • Goals are cascaded at each level, tailored for area of responsibility; annual assessment versus planned goals results in differentiated pay outcomes. Compensation design | Pages 164 - 166 • Named executive officers participate in the same broad-based programs as all other executives. • Restricted stock units for senior executives represent a higher percentage of total direct compensation1, reflective of the impact of their decisions, and resulting in increased pay-at-risk. Restricted stock units Annual bonus Base salary NEO Percent total of direct compensation1 Intent Key Design Features • • • • • • • • Over 50 percent of to pay returns Link long-term shareholders Encourage view commodity price cycle long-term through the 50 years Granted in stock units CEO: 5 percent 50 All other percent from percent Long coupled metrics Significant of risk at extended grant in the form of percent from in vests in date; grant 10 years 50 years executives: in vests date; 7 years 3 50 restriction with applied periods performance at grant of for of time pay portion forfeiture period • • • • 10 to 30 percent Provide base pay competitive Increase individual experience, grade Ties benefits directly determined by performance, and pay to long-term • • • • • • • 10 to 20 percent to annual earnings Link pay company performance Align all functions incentives across year Paid in award Bonus reflective of performance Individual determined performance grade award Full clawback of grant pool business award by further individual pay and subject to Determining compensation Annual compensation benchmarking | Page 167 • Target pay around the median, considering tenure in position, individual and business performance Performance Dimension Measurement Business performance | Page 168 • toward strategic objectives • Progress – – – – Operations performance Financial performance Energy transition Business portfolio Demonstrated established to leadership goals and and objectives accomplishments relative Pay deliberations and decisions | Pages 170 - 171 • Balances progress toward strategic objectives, business results, individual performance, and competitiveness of pay, taking into account experience in position 1 Refer to definitions and frequently used terms on page 175 161 Accountability and performance Executive compensation program design is aligned with business model and talent development approach - long-term oriented, performance differentiated, and adaptable to evolving strategic priorities through goal setting. Strategic objectives The company's long-term strategic objectives center around four key interdependent performance dimensions, reflective of the company's priority focus areas. These objectives, fully integrated into the company's plan cycle, provide the framework for the organization to deliver on its commitments. Strategic objectives have been established to drive sustainable growth in shareholder value while positioning the company for long-term success in a lower-emissions future. Long-term strategic objectives Operations performance Deliver industry-leading performance in safety, environmental performance, and reliability Financial performance Deliver industry-leading earnings and cash flow growth Energy transition Reduce GHG emissions intensity at our operated assets and in hard-to-decarbonize sectors Business portfolio Optimize existing business portfolio, resilient to a transitioning energy system Plan goals The company's strategic objectives are translated into annual plan goals through a comprehensive process that incorporates corporate and functional plans. Plan goals are endorsed by the board. A disciplined approach to establishing goals aligns executives to deliver on the company's strategic objectives. The chief executive officer ("CEO") is primarily responsible for executing the company's long-term strategic objectives, as translated into annual plan goals. CEO goals and objectives are supplemented with enterprise-wide initiatives. These include risk management, corporate reputation, talent management, research and technology, and management of major projects. Plan goals and objectives are cascaded throughout the organization, tailored to each executive's area of responsibility. Goals and objectives are reviewed with senior management annually and reinforced through periodic stewardship reviews and the performance assessment process. Leaders are held accountable to deliver on plan goals and objectives across all performance dimensions within the context of the company's strategic objectives. This sets a high performance threshold. Where faced with trade-offs across different priorities, these are discussed with senior management. Design adaptable to evolving strategic priorities through integration in the company's plan process, corporate goals & objectives approved by the board 162 Performance evaluation The executive resources committee evaluates accomplishments across all business performance dimensions within the context of the company's long-term strategy. Financial and operating metrics further support the committee's assessment. Relevant business performance measures include: • Safety, health, and environmental performance; • Risk management; • Total shareholder return; • Net income; • Return on average capital employed1; • Cash flow from operations and asset sales1; • Operating performance of the upstream, downstream, and chemical businesses; and • Progress on advancing long-term strategic interests. 1non-GAAP financial measure – see definitions and frequently used terms section on page 175. Results of the annual performance evaluation inform level of pay, including salary, bonus, and restricted stock unit award. For more details on pay deliberations for the CEO and other named executive officers, see pages 170 to 171. Chief executive officer The committee evaluates the CEO's performance based on progress against plan goals and objectives, which are reflective of the company's strategic objectives and supported by financial and operating metrics. The company's strategic objectives are interdependent, with long-term success determined by delivery in each of the strategic objectives. As such, the committee assigns equal weight to each of the four strategic objectives. Recognizing the complexity and significant uncertainty inherent in a transitioning energy system, the committee maintains its focus on balancing the energy transition objectives and meeting society's need for affordable products that support modern life. Progress is discussed throughout the year in various board and committee reviews. Financial and operating metrics are assessed over near- and long-term time horizons, taking into account the broader business environment. See page 168 for 2023 business performance. Executive officers The CEO reviews the performance of all other executive officers with the board during the annual executive development review. Performance is evaluated based on accomplishments versus plan goals and objectives. In addition to this formal annual assessment, the board evaluates the performance of all senior executives throughout the year during specific reviews and board meetings. The committee also takes into account demonstrated leadership in sustaining sound business controls and a strong ethical and corporate governance environment. The committee does not use quantitative targets or formulae to assess individual performance or determine compensation. Formula-based performance assessments and compensation typically require emphasis on two or three business metrics. For the company to be an industry leader and effectively manage the technical complexity and integrated scope of its operations, senior executives must advance multiple strategies and objectives in parallel, versus emphasizing one or two at the expense of others that require equal attention. Disciplined approach holds executives accountable for business results and progressing strategic objectives, balancing short- and long-term activities 163 Long-term award program Through long restriction periods, Imperial executives are incentivized to take a long-term view in decision making Restricted stock units represent over 50 percent of total direct compensation1, and are intended to link executive pay to the returns of long-term shareholders and encourage a long-term view through the commodity price cycle. Restricted stock units granted to the CEO vest 50 percent in 5 years and 50 percent in 10 years. Restricted stock units granted to all other executives vest 50 percent in 3 years and 50 percent in 7 years. Program design investment model alignment times lead risk management Business Long complex landscape require long-term view and of Shareholder alignment Majority pay units, in realized with long-term shareholders executive stock level restricted pay delivered aligning of returns Accountability Restriction forfeiture shareholder managing risk drive periods focus and on creation risk of long-term while value restriction periods in any standards of Longest industry Applying grant to up enables 10 years performance restriction measures periods at of Highest performance Performance pre-established objectives, award level assessed against goals tie and directly results to to retain Ability Executives significant large to unable portion of “buyout" hurdle key talent monetize pay, creating Long restriction periods in line with investment lead times and risk profile • • Investment decisions in a capital-intensive industry and management of risk play out over time horizons often decades in length, through volatile commodity price cycles, requiring executives to maintain a long- term view when making decisions. Long restriction periods ensure that a significant portion of pay reflects the outcome of these decisions and the experience of long-term shareholders. • An alternate formula-based program would require a shorter time horizon to set meaningful, credible targets. A shorter-term program could encourage short-term decision making, which is not aligned with the long investment lead times and capital-intensive nature of the business. • Example below shows net cash flow of a typical Imperial project aligning with the restricted stock program design for the Imperial CEO. It illustrates that short-term vesting occurs prior to determination of project financial success or failure and that longer-term vesting better aligns with shareholder returns resulting from investment decisions. 1 Refer to definitions and frequently used terms on page 175 164 Share-denominated basis aligns award values with shareholder outcomes • Uniquely long restriction periods result in a need to apply performance metrics at grant, versus at vest. • Restricted stock award grant levels are established based on pay grade and individual performance. • The executive resources committee does not adjust share grants to offset changes in share price, which results in executives seeing a one-for-one change in compensation through share price. • A share-denominated approach1 coupled with long restriction periods defines the risk/reward profile of stock-based performance awards and results in a greater degree of volatility versus alternate programs with a dollar-denominated approach.1 2023 decisions • As in prior years, and as a matter of principle, the committee did not adjust share grants to offset changes in the current share price, thus maintaining strong alignment in the experience of our executives and our long- term shareholders. • Changes in award grants for named executive officers reflect individual performance. • Long-term award value increased reflective of stock price, $77.12 at 2023 grant versus $72.62 in 2022, up from $44.08 in 2021, and $24.26 in 2020. Stock ownership1 • It is Imperial's policy that executives maintain significant stock ownership, with no accelerated vesting at retirement • The chairman, president and chief executive officer must, within three years of his appointment, acquire shares of the company, including common shares and restricted stock units, of a value no less than five times his base salary • Long restriction periods result in stock ownership far exceeding ownership guidelines typical among other companies across industries. This aligns the interests of our executives with those of long-term shareholders and ensures focus on actions that create sustainable shareholder value over the long term • At retirement, outstanding shares will continue to vest over a 7 to 10 year period Exxon Mobil Corporation has a plan similar to the company’s restricted stock unit plan, under which grantees may receive restricted stock units, referred to herein as Exxon Mobil Corporation restricted stock. B.W. Corson holds Exxon Mobil Corporation restricted stock granted in 2018 and previous years, as well as Imperial Oil restricted stock units granted since 2019. D.E. Lyons holds Exxon Mobil Corporation restricted stock granted in 2017 and previous years, as well as Imperial Oil restricted stock units granted since 2018. S. P. Younger holds Exxon Mobil Corporation restricted stock granted in 2019 and previous years, as well as Imperial Oil restricted stock units granted since 2020. 1 Refer to definitions and frequently used terms on page 175 165 Bonus program Annual bonus program represents 10 to 20 percent of total direct compensation1, and is intended to link executive pay to annual company earnings performance. Program design • The executive resources committee ("committee") establishes the overall size of the bonus program. In establishing the annual bonus program, the committee: • Considers input from the chairman, president and chief executive officer on performance of the company and from the company’s internal compensation advisors regarding compensation trends as obtained from external consultants; • Considers the linkage to the majority shareholder’s bonus program given the company’s working interest is included in Exxon Mobil Corporation earnings; • Considers annual net income of the company; and • Uses judgment to manage the overall size of the annual bonus program taking into consideration the cyclical nature and long-term orientation of the business. • A bonus award matrix is used to determine individual grant levels based on pay grade and individual performance. • Tie to year-over-year change in earnings coupled with individual performance defines the risk/reward profile of the bonus program and results in greater degree of volatility versus market practice, aligned with our approach to executive compensation as discussed on page 160. • Bonus delivered in cash in year of grant. • Full bonus award subject to clawback, see page 173. 2023 decisions • 2023 bonus program awards were approved at lower levels than 2022, reflective of year-over-year changes in earnings performance; individual awards for named executive officers further reflect individual performance. • CEO bonus $1.7 million, down from $2.2 million in 2022. Salary program Base salary represents 10 to 30 percent of total direct compensation1, and is intended to provide competitive base pay and directly affect the level of retirement benefits, as salary is included in benefit formulas. The overall size of the program is determined by annual benchmarking. Individual salary increases are the result of individual performance, experience, and changes to pay grade. 2023 decisions • For 2023, the committee approved competitive base salaries for named executive officers consistent with the salary program for all executives. • Individual salary treatments take into account individual performance, level of responsibility and experience, and reflect market analysis and competitiveness at the time of the decision in 2023. 1 Refer to definitions and frequently used terms on page 175 166 Determining Compensation Annual benchmarking The executive resources committee conducts annual benchmarking to assess market competitiveness of executive pay and program design Compensation benchmarking In addition to the assessment of business and individual performance, the executive resources committee ("committee") benchmarks against a select group of major Canadian companies1. Criteria for selecting benchmark companies1 include: • Canadian companies or Canadian affiliates; • Large operating scope and complexity; • Capital intensive; and • Proven sustainability over time. Pay orientation In assessing the appropriateness of pay levels, the committee considers scale and complexity, and tenure in position as relevant factors. The committee focuses on a broad range around the median of compensation benchmark companies. This provides the ability to: • Differentiate compensation based on experience and performance levels among executives; • Minimize the potential for automatic ratcheting-up of compensation that could occur within a narrow target among benchmark companies; and • Respond to changing business conditions The elements of Exxon Mobil Corporation and respective affiliates' compensation programs for B. W. Corson, D. E. Lyons, and S. P. Younger, including salary, annual bonus, and restricted stock units (long-term) compensation considerations, are generally similar to those of the company. 1 Refer to definitions and frequently used terms on page 175 167 2023 business performance In 2023, Imperial delivered strong business results across a wide range of performance dimensions. • Delivered strong safety performance and effective enterprise risk management across the organization. • Recognized as one of Canada's top employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for the fourth consecutive year, and designated as a 2023 top employer for Canadians over 40 and for young people. Commitment to sustainability • Published Imperial's Advancing Climate Solutions and Corporate Sustainability Reports. • Continued to progress the company's goals to reduce emissions intensity at its operated oil sands by 30% by 2030 compared with 2016 levels, and to achieve net zero (scope 1 and 2) by 2050 in operated assets through collaboration with government and industry partners. • Established Low Carbon Solutions organization, focused on leveraging our unique capabilities in lower-emission technologies like renewable fuels, hydrogen and carbon capture and storage, to help customers meet their sustainability goals. • Progressed Pathways foundational carbon storage hub project to provide crucial infrastructure to support oil • Achieved start-up of the final boiler flue gas units at Kearl. The six units now operating have the potential to sands emission reductions. reduce greenhouse gas emissions. • Received first-ever shipment of renewable diesel at Kearl for use in mine fleet as part of the company's ongoing effort to reduce emissions and demonstrate suitability for use in heavy equipment. • Through Imperial's partnership, E3 Lithium commissioned the Direct Lithium Extraction field pilot plant and began operations. • Reached new milestone with $4.6 billion spent on Indigenous businesses since 2008. Financial performance • Strong operating performance and reliability performance. • Achieved net income of about $4.9 billion. • Generated substantial cash with $3.7 billion in cash flow from operating activities, and $6.4 billion in cash flow from operating activities excluding the impacts of working capital.1 Increased quarterly dividend to $0.50 per share in the second quarter, increasing the annual dividend paid for the 29th consecutive year. The dividend of $0.50 per share represents a 14% increase year over year. • • Total shareholder returns of $4.9 billion; including dividends of $1.1 billion and share repurchases of $3.8 billion which includes a substantial issuer bid of $1.5 billion, and the accelerated completion of the company’s normal course issuer bid. Upstream operations performance • In response to off-lease seepage at Kearl, the company expanded monitoring, interception and collection systems. The company also increased communications and engagement with local communities. • Produced 413,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day of full-year upstream production; driven by strong operations and a continued focus on low capital high return investments. • Kearl’s full year production was the highest in the asset’s history, bringing full year production to 270,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day (191,000 barrels Imperial's share). • Achieved best-ever quarterly production at Kearl of 308,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day (218,000 barrels Imperial's share) in the fourth quarter, and best-ever single-day production at Kearl of 363,000 gross oil- equivalent barrels per day (258,000 barrels Imperial's share) on December 25th. • Completed conversion of last remaining haul trucks at Kearl to autonomous operation, which helped capture significant improvements to truck productivity and workforce safety. • Produced 135,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day of full-year production at Cold Lake. • Started-up steam-injection at Cold Lake Grand Rapids Phase 1, which will be the first solvent-assisted SAGD project in industry and is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by up to 40% compared to existing cyclic steam simulation technology. • Produced 76,000 gross oil-equivalent barrels per day of full-year production at Syncrude. • Advanced field trial of our Enhanced Bitumen Recovery Technology at Aspen to validate the technology and prepare for commercial use. This solvent technology has the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions intensity by 60% versus SAGD production. Downstream and Chemical operations performance • Achieved average throughput of 407,000 barrels per day with refinery capacity utilization of 94 percent, while completing significant turnaround activity on schedule and under budget at both the Strathcona and Sarnia refineries. • Achieved several full-year production records across the company's refineries. • Approved $720 million project to construct largest renewable diesel facility in Canada, located at Strathcona refinery, and commenced facility construction with renewable diesel production expected to begin in 2025. • Reliable operational performance supported Chemicals net income of $164 million. 1non-GAAP financial measure – see definitions and frequently used terms section on page 175. 168 Performance graph The following graph shows changes over the past 5 years in the value of $100 invested in (i) Imperial Oil Limited common shares, (ii) the S&P/TSX Composite Index, and (iii) the S&P/TSX Composite Energy Index. The S&P/TSX Composite Energy Index is currently made up of share performance data for 41 oil and gas companies including integrated oil companies, oil and gas producers, and oil and gas service companies. The year-end values in the graph represent appreciation in share price and the value of dividends paid and reinvested. The calculations exclude trading commissions and taxes. Total shareholder returns1 from each investment, whether measured in dollars or percent, can be calculated from the year-end investment values shown beneath the graph. During the past 5 years, the company’s cumulative total shareholder return1 was 151 percent, for an average annual return of 20 percent. Total direct compensation1 for named executive officers generally reflects the trend in total shareholder returns as the largest single component of executive compensation is awarded in the form of restricted stock units with long holding periods. This design reinforces the long-term linkage between executive compensation and the shareholding net worth of executives to the return on the company’s stock realized by shareholders. 1 Refer to definitions and frequently used terms on page 175 169 2023 compensation actions Chief executive officer Mr. Corson is primarily responsible for executing the company's long-term strategic objectives while progressing plan goals in support of these objectives. His level of salary in 2023 was determined by the committee based on his individual performance and to align with that of his peers at Exxon Mobil Corporation. For 2023, the committee approved an increase of $80,000 USD to $884,000 USD ($1.19 million CAD). For 2024, the committee approved a salary increase of $35,400 USD to $919,400 USD. ($1.24 million CAD). Mr. Corson’s 2023 annual bonus of $1.27 million USD ($1.71 million CAD) was based on his performance as assessed by the committee. His long-term incentive award of 86,800 restricted stock units was granted in the form of Imperial restricted stock units, not Exxon Mobil Corporation restricted stock, to reinforce alignment of his interests with that of the company’s shareholders. His company restricted stock units are subject to vesting periods longer than those applied by most companies. The purpose of these long vesting periods is to reinforce the long investment lead times in the business and to link a substantial portion of Mr. Corson’s shareholding net worth to the performance of the company. As such, the realized value of the long-term incentive grants may differ from the amounts shown in the summary compensation table, depending on company performance at time of future vesting. During these vesting periods, the awards remain at risk of forfeiture even after retirement. The committee has determined that the total compensation of Mr. Corson was appropriate based on the company’s financial and operating performance, and its assessment of his effectiveness in leading the organization relative to the business performance measures outlined on page 163. • 2023 total direct compensation1 down 1.4 percent versus 2022 reflective of lower bonus program offset by an increase in share price. • 70 percent of CEO total direct compensation1 delivered in the form of restricted stock units with long restriction periods. 1 Refer to definitions and frequently used terms on page 175. Amounts are shown in Canadian dollars. 170 Other named executive officers Within the context of the compensation program structure and performance assessment processes previously described, the value of 2023 incentive awards and salary adjustments align with: • Performance of the company; • • Individual performance; Long-term strategic plan of the business; and • Annual compensation of comparator companies. Taking all factors into consideration, the committee’s decisions on pay awarded to other named executive officers reflect judgment, rather than the application of formulae or targets. The committee approved the individual elements of compensation and the total compensation as shown in the summary compensation table. Other compensation elements Retirement plans The company's approach to talent development stems from the need to develop future leaders broadly and deeply given the complexity and long-term nature of the business. Retirement plans support the company's talent management approach and are designed to attract and retain talent for a career. Retirement plans include: • A company savings plan that is attractive to new hires who can begin building an account balance immediately upon achieving eligibility; and • Defined benefit plans, such as the company's pension plan, that help retain mid- and late-career employees until retirement eligibility. These are viewed as the primary vehicle for retirement planning. Named executive officers participate in the same savings and pension plan, including supplemental pension arrangements outside the registered plan, as other employees, except for B.W. Corson, D.E. Lyons and S.P. Younger who participate in Exxon Mobil Corporation or respective affiliates’ pension plans. Below are brief descriptions of the plans. See the Pension Benefits section on page 184 for more details. Plan Description Savings plan Registered pension plan Supplemental pension arrangement • • • • • • • • • • • • Employees of percent The company of the amount arrangement and Employee non-registered savings plan with normal more than earnings one via matching of service year payroll deductions. up contributions which and contributions employee participates. provides employee the company (tax-paid) be can contributions a or registered account, limits contribution any in (tax-deferred) under the allocated to combination a to retirement group Income Tax Act. (RRSP), subject may contribute between 1 and 30 6% to defined which benefit pension vary depending on provides company The company if age, available Benefit to Subject paid from Provides employee The a service, in income a for reaches does various tax registered plan. pension benefits of age grant company the not registered other and annuity defined provisions forms regulations that upon impose retirement. on the limits pension under benefit plan the when are met. leaving the amounts that can be only until December 1st in the year the accrual 71. additional pension service credit. portions due any plan officers Addresses registered Executive supplemental be May taken Not payable if retirement to who pension a as lump an employee eligibility. of the income receive benefit sum defined tax an resulting or resigns from an annuity. or is benefit regulations. annual that cannot be paid from the bonus, the can also annual bonus. receive an annual terminated with cause before reaching 171 Award vesting and share utilization The number of common shares of the company issuable under the plan to any insiders (as defined by the Toronto Stock Exchange) cannot exceed 10 percent of the issued and outstanding common shares, whether at any time, or as issued in any one year. The company’s directors and officers as a group hold approximately 19 percent of the unvested restricted stock units that give the recipient the right to receive common shares that represent about 0.05 percent of the company’s outstanding common shares. Currently, the maximum number of common shares that any one person may receive from the vesting of restricted stock units is 72,500 common shares, which is about 0.01 percent of the outstanding common shares. Upon vesting, each restricted stock unit entitles the recipient the right to receive an amount equal to the value of one common share of the company, based on the five-day average closing price of the company’s shares on the vesting date and the four preceding trading days. Units that vest on the third anniversary of the grant date vest as a cash payment. Units that vest on the fifth, seventh, or tenth anniversary of the grant date vest as a cash payment, except that for units granted to Canadian residents, the recipient may receive one common share per unit or elect to receive a cash payment for the units. During the restricted period, the recipient will also receive cash payments equivalent to the cash dividends paid to holders of regular common stock. Consistent with the program documentation, the board of directors may amend the plan without shareholder approval for RSUs previously issued or to be issued in the future, unless the amendment is with respect to: • • Increasing the shares served for issuance; Increasing the vesting price; • Extending eligibility to participate in the plan to persons not included in the plan; • Extending the right of a grantee to transfer or assign RSUs; or • Adjusting the vesting date for any RSUs previously granted. In the case of any subdivision, consolidation, or reclassification of the shares of the company or other relevant change in the capitalization of the company, the company, at its discretion, may make appropriate adjustments in the number of common shares to be issued and the calculation of the cash amount payable per restricted stock unit. Granting practices The executive resources committee ("committee") grants annual incentive awards to the company’s executive officers at its regular November meeting. Incentive awards are granted to other eligible employees within the parameters of the bonus and restricted stock award ceilings approved by the committee. The company’s compensation program does not include granting stock options. No stock options have been granted since 2002 and there are no plans to make such grants in the future. Amendments In 2020, the restricted stock unit plan was amended to update provisions regarding the vesting periods for the units granted in 2020 and onwards to the chairman, president and chief executive officer such that 50 percent of restricted stock units vest on the fifth anniversary and remaining 50 percent on the tenth anniversary. For awards granted prior to 2020, the vesting of the tenth anniversary portion of the award is the later of 10 years or retirement. As a result of an employee stock program expansion implemented in 2022, the restricted stock unit plan was amended to include an additional vesting schedule, in which some non-executive participants will be eligible for awards granted that vest 100 percent after 3 years. 172 Risk and governance Compensation program underpinned by strong governance practices that discourage inappropriate risk taking Executive stock ownership Significant pay at risk Strong forfeiture provisions Clawback policies Anti-hedging/derivative policy Annual of compensation design assessment Independent consultant compensation • • • • • • • • • • • holding Long maintaining into chief retirement, executive periods significant with a officer on restricted stock ownership holding years units during period for into retirement. (RSUs) employment the chairman, results 10 stock longer to up in and executives years for and president 7 Uniquely percentage long of restriction career on periods compensation RSUs risk at substantially well into retirement. increase the Unvested assigned. RSUs cannot be used as collateral for any purpose and cannot be RSUs employment, Unvested of detrimental are early of risk at retirement is or forfeiture and/or discovered in event detrimental of activity, after retirement. resignation, even if the occurs activity termination such the event least In (i.e., at resources retention vested, of 55 retirement of years committee, in awards. of prior age the Forfeiture that those including to with case 65 least an age at of provisions post vest executive remain retirement. but 10 after years eligibility of officer, place in for service), must until early the approve award an retirement executive the has event In the financial or necessary paid bonus of a operating and to appropriate, executive an including officer. material negative results, the Board restatement is the the of authorized recoupment company's to take (clawback) actions it of any reported deems reflect accounting the and compliance Policies with including 1934. company's ethical standards high regulations 10D-1 Rule other with applicable US the of compliance and to public Securities strict companies, Exchange Act of Company being from calls, puts, collars, policy party a other or respect prohibits a employees, all or derivative or future company to options, the to similar forward Exxon or with including executives, and directors, financial instrument, equity or Corporation including swaps stock. contracts, Mobil or resources executive competitiveness annual The and approves officer the compensation to implementation. prior of committee compensation ("committee") program recommendations reviews design each for the annually, named effectiveness and executive committee The practices risk system is are that management. responsible to designed further For see oversight, and overseeing for encourage discussion the appropriate on oversight" the on "Risk page 133. compensation risk program and assessment and company's risk management the 2023, In determining senior executives. did committee compensation not for retain of any an the independent company’s consultant officers or or any advisor other in • company’s assessment The an levels of provide compensation senior employees individual of executives. management competitive of the compensation chairman, the in retained compensation an company. While independent and market this providing or advice executive to consultant all for data they data, for the officer recommendations chief president, and provide salaried not did or other 173  No severance agreements No in change arrangements control • • company The agreement in change does with it' s or control have written executive not named termination employment officers employment. of contracts for or any payments other on providing any increases Eliminates and performance real the that or risk does perceived and not consequences the meet net" to with the highest standards. respect individual "safety to for job security No guaranteed bonuses • Bonus remains at risk, subject to year-on-year changes in performance. • Demonstrated by bonus program suspension in 2020; no award granted. No balance additional stock grants to losses in value accelerated No retirement vesting at • • • The not value committee offset of sets or current-year grants. the gain size in loss a of the the value restricted prior of stock unit restricted program stock units and by does the a Such and practice undermine would the minimize the risk/reward long-term view that executives profile are stock-based of expected to adopt. awards Restricted retirement, stock except units in (RSUs) case the are not of death. subject to acceleration, not even at • Unvested RSUs cannot be used as collateral for any purpose. 174 Definitions and frequently used terms Please also refer to the "Frequently used terms" section of the company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional definitions and reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures. Compensation benchmark companies consist of Canadian Natural Resources Limited, Cenovus Energy Inc., CNOOC International, ConocoPhillips Canada, Crescent Point Energy, Enbridge Inc., Gibson Energy, Irving Oil Ltd., MEG Energy, NOVA Chemicals Corporation, Nutrien Ltd., Ovintiv Inc., Parkland Corporation, Repsol Oil & Gas Canada Inc., Shell Canada Limited, Suncor Energy Inc., TC Energy Corporation, Valero Energy, BCE Inc., Canadian Pacific Railway Limited, Canadian Tire Corporation, General Electric Canada, IBM Canada Ltd., and Teck Resources. Total reported pay is total compensation as reported in the summary compensation table. Total direct compensation is compensation granted during the year, including salary, current year bonus, and the grant date fair value of restricted stock units. Non-GAAP financial measures The following definitions are used in the compensation discussion and analysis as several of Imperial’s business and financial performance measures. These measures are not prescribed by U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). These measures constitute “non-GAAP financial measures” under Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation G and Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K, and “specified financial measures” under National Instrument 52-112 Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure of the Canadian Securities Administrators. Reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP measure, and other information required by these regulations, has been provided below or is available in the “Frequently used terms” section of the company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. Non-GAAP financial measures and specified financial measures are not standardized financial measures under GAAP and do not have standardized definitions. As such, these measures may not be directly comparable to measures presented by other companies, and should not be considered a substitute for GAAP financial measures. • Cash flow from operating activities and asset sales (CFOAS) is the sum of the net cash provided by operating activities and proceeds from asset sales reported in the consolidated statement of cash flows. • Return on average capital employed (ROCE) is a measure of capital productivity, and equals net income excluding the after-tax cost of financing divided by total average capital employed. Capital employed is property, plant and equipment, and other assets, less liabilities, excluding both short-term and long-term debt, plus the company’s share of equity company debt. • Cash flows from (used in) operating activities excluding working capital is a non-GAAP financial measure that is the total cash flows from operating activities less the changes in operating assets and liabilities in the period. The most directly comparable financial measure that is disclosed in the financial statements is "Cash flows from (used in) operating activities" within the company’s Consolidated statement of cash flows. Management believes it is useful for investors to consider these numbers in comparing the underlying performance of the company’s business across periods when there are significant period-to-period differences in the amount of changes in working capital. Changes in working capital is equal to “Changes in operating assets and liabilities” as disclosed in the company’s Consolidated statement of cash flows. This measure assesses the cash flows at an operating level, and as such, does not include proceeds from asset sales as defined in Cash flows from operating activities and asset sales in the Frequently Used Terms section of the company’s annual Form 10-K. 175 Reconciliation of cash flows from (used in) operating activities excluding working capital millions of Canadian dollars From the Consolidated statement of cash flows Cash flows from (used in) operating activities Less changes in working capital Changes in operating assets and liabilities Cash flows from (used in) operating activities excl. working capital 2023 3,734 (2,701) 6,435 • Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that is cash flows from operating activities less additions to property, plant and equipment and equity company investments plus proceeds from asset sales. The most directly comparable financial measure that is disclosed in the financial statements is "Cash flows from (used in) operating activities" within the company’s Consolidated statement of cash flows. This measure is used to evaluate cash available for financing activities (including but not limited to dividends and share purchases) after investment in the business. Reconciliation of free cash flow millions of Canadian dollars From the Consolidated statement of cash flows Cash flows from (used in) operating activities Cash flows from (used in) investing activities Additions to property, plant and equipment Proceeds from asset sales Additional investments Loans to equity companies - net Free cash flow 2023 3,734 (1,785) 86 — 5 2,040 Total shareholder return (TSR) measures the change in value of an investment in stock over a specified period of time, assuming dividend reinvestment. TSR is subject to many different variables, including factors beyond the control of management. Share-denominated approach: annual equity grant is based on a fixed number of shares; aligns award values with shareholder outcomes. Imperial uses this approach; results in a greater degree of volatility than a dollar- denominated approach. Dollar-denominated approach: annual equity grant is based on target dollar value with underlying units adjusted to achieve target value. Market common approach; results in less volatility than a share-denominated award. Stock ownership includes vested shares, unvested restricted shares, and shares underlying unvested restricted stock units. Statements regarding plans, objectives, and other future events or conditions are forward-looking statements. See the “Forward-looking statements” section for important additional information about these statements, including factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. 176 Executive compensation tables Summary compensation table The following table shows the compensation for the chairman, president and chief executive officer; the senior vice-president, finance and administration, and controller; and the three other most highly compensated executive officers of the company who were serving as of the end of 2023. The information in the summary compensation table includes the Canadian dollar value of base salaries, cash bonus awards, long-term incentive compensation and certain other compensation. Name position and principal end of the at 2023 B.W. Corson (a) Chairman, president chief executive and officer (since January 1, 2020) D.E. Lyons (a) Senior vice-president, finance and administration, and controller (since May 1, 2018) S.P. Younger (a) Senior vice-president, upstream (since 1, 2020) July B.A. Jolly Treasurer August (since 1, 2023) S.L. Evers Senior vice-president, sustainability, development solutions (since May 1, 2023) commercial product and Year Salary ($) (b) Share- based awards ($) (c) Option- based awards ($) (d) Non-equity plan incentive compensation ($) Annual incentive plans (e) Long-term incentive plans (f) Pension value ($) (g) All other compensation ($) (h) Total compensation ($) (i) 2023 1,193,135 6,694,016 — 1,707,371 — 2,461,764 2,775,244 14,831,530 2022 1,046,245 6,463,180 — 2,223,922 727,427 4,905,567 1,975,182 17,341,523 2021 968,956 3,447,056 — 956,421 — 1,200,091 2,178,025 8,750,549 2023 785,525 2,390,720 — 719,390 — 850,549 1,088,590 5,834,774 2022 688,388 1,917,168 — 890,089 298,642 1,850,528 1,798,933 7,443,748 2021 646,806 1,163,712 — 439,979 — 463,757 784,104 3,498,358 2023 581,618 1,526,976 — 406,935 — 65,136 665,966 3,246,631 2022 574,345 1,597,640 — 565,155 170,133 346,566 709,862 3,963,701 2021 545,996 714,096 — 250,449 — 81,762 415,505 2,007,808 2023 526,840 1,218,496 — 340,583 — 1,060,000 170,528 3,316,447 2022 472,500 1,234,540 — 469,657 140,448 1,306,400 118,315 3,741,860 2021 450,000 749,360 — 237,332 — 268,900 91,487 1,797,079 2023 411,877 1,033,408 — 294,650 — 427,300 84,710 2,251,945 2022 — 2021 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Refer to footnotes starting on page 178. 177 Total direct compensation The following pro forma table displays total direct compensation, which includes salary, bonus, and stock award value. In its pay deliberations, the executive resources committee considers total direct compensation as it excludes the volatility that results from changes in pension value and all other compensation. Name Year Salary ($) (b) Bonus ($) (e) Restricted stock units ($) (c) Total direct compensation ($) (i) 2023 1,193,135 1,707,371 6,694,016 9,594,522 B.W. Corson (a) 2022 1,046,245 2,223,922 6,463,180 9,733,347 2021 968,956 956,421 3,447,056 5,372,433 2023 785,525 719,390 2,390,720 3,895,635 D.E. Lyons (a) 2022 688,388 890,089 1,917,168 3,495,645 2021 646,806 439,979 1,163,712 2,250,497 2023 581,618 406,935 1,526,976 2,515,529 S.P. Younger (a) 2022 574,345 565,155 1,597,640 2,737,140 2021 545,996 250,449 714,096 1,510,541 2023 526,840 340,583 1,218,496 2,085,919 B.A. Jolly 2022 472,500 469,657 1,234,540 2,176,697 2021 450,000 237,332 749,360 1,436,692 2023 411,877 294,650 1,033,408 1,739,935 S.L. Evers 2022 2021 — — — — — — — — Footnotes to summary compensation and total direct compensation tables on pages 177 through 178 (a) Affiliate employees. The compensation for B.W. Corson, D.E. Lyons, and S.P. Younger is paid directly by Exxon Mobil Corporation and respective affiliates, with the exception of the compensation related to the vesting of the company’s restricted stock units and dividend equivalents on outstanding restricted stock units. They also receive employee benefits under their respective affiliates’ employee benefit plans, and not under the company’s employee benefit plans. The company reimburses the respective affiliates for applicable compensation paid and employee benefits provided to them. The company does not reimburse Exxon Mobil Corporation for the cost of incentive awards granted by Exxon Mobil Corporation. (b) Salary. The amounts listed in the “Salary” column for each named executive officer on expatriate assignment (B.W. Corson, D.E. Lyons and S.P. Younger) are paid in their local currency, but disclosed in Canadian dollars. Mr. Corson’s and Mr. Lyons’ salaries are paid in U.S. dollars and were converted to Canadian dollars at the average 2023 exchange rate of 1.3497. In 2022 and 2021, the average exchange rate was 1.3013 and 1.2535 respectively. Mr. Younger’s salary is paid in Australian dollars and was converted to Canadian dollars at the average 2023 exchange rate 0.8967. In 2022 and 2021, the average exchange rate was 0.9032 and 0.9421 respectively. 178 (c) Share-based awards. The valuation of stock awards in this table represents the grant date fair value, which is equal to the number of restricted stock units multiplied by the closing price of the company’s shares on the date of grant. Grant Date December 4, 2023 December 5, 2022 December 6, 2021 Grant Price ($) 77.12 72.62 44.08 (d) Option-based awards. The company has not granted stock options since 2002. The stock option plan expired in 2012. (e) Bonus. The amounts listed in the “Annual incentive plans” column for each named executive officer represent their cash bonus. B.W. Corson, D.E. Lyons, and S.P. Younger participate in Exxon Mobil Corporation’s annual cash bonus program, which is similar to the company’s plan, is paid in U.S. dollars, but disclosed in Canadian dollars. For amounts paid in U.S. dollars, they were converted to Canadian dollars at the average exchange rates of 1.3497 for 2023, 1.3013 for 2022, and 1.2535 for 2021. (f) Long-term incentive plans. The amounts listed in the “Long-term incentive plans” column represent earnings bonus units related to prior year grants that paid out in the year. In 2021, the maximum settlement value (trigger) or cumulative earnings per share was not achieved, therefore no payments were made. B.W. Corson, D.E. Lyons, and S.P. Younger participate in Exxon Mobil Corporation’s program, which is similar to the company’s program, is paid in U.S. dollars, but disclosed in Canadian dollars. Under the Exxon Mobil Corporation’s program, the maximum settlement value (trigger) or cumulative earnings per share was not achieved, therefore no payments were made in 2021. Amounts paid in 2022 in U.S. dollars were converted to Canadian dollars at the average exchange rate of 1.3013. As of 2023, there are no outstanding earnings bonus units. (g) Pension value. “Pension value” is the “compensatory change” in pensions as of December 31, 2023 as set out in the “Pension plan benefits” table on page 184. (h) All other compensation. The amounts listed in the “All other compensation” column include dividend equivalent payments on restricted stock units granted, savings plans contributions, expatriate assignment costs, parking and perquisites. Perquisites. Use of perquisites is very limited, composed of financial planning for senior executives, selective use of club memberships primarily for business, and costs associated with participation in Exxon Mobil Corporation's executive life insurance benefit plan, as applicable. In 2023, B.W. Corson received $37,514 of senior executive life insurance premiums, $17,287 for club memberships, and $14,713 for financial planning services. For all other named executive officers, the aggregate value of perquisites received in 2023 was not greater than $50,000 or 10 percent of the named executive officer’s base salary. Dividend equivalents. In 2023, the paid dividend equivalents on company restricted stock units were $569,208 for B.W. Corson, $170,832 for D.E. Lyons, $92,592 for S.P. Younger, $136,456 for B.A. Jolly, and $57,536 for S.L. Evers. Dividend equivalent payments on Exxon Mobil Corporation’s restricted stock were $366,805 for B.W. Corson, $47,682 for D.E. Lyons and $67,550 for S.P. Younger, paid in U.S. dollars and converted to Canadian dollars at the average 2023 exchange rate of 1.3497. Expatriate assignment costs. For the named executive officers on expatriate assignment (B.W. Corson, D.E. Lyons and S.P. Younger), “All other compensation” also includes expatriate assignment costs which consist of expatriate allowances and the net effect of tax equalization costs in the year. Tax equalization costs include the net effect of taxes paid by the companies to local taxing authorities on behalf of the named executive officer, offset by a withholding from their income that approximates the amount of tax they would pay if they had not gone on expatriate assignment. Tax equalization is an integral part of the expatriate relocation program and is designed to maintain an individual’s overall tax burden at approximately the same level it would have otherwise been, had they remained in their home country. Tax equalization amounts vary from one year to the next and the net impact may be positive or negative in the year. (i) Total compensation. “Total compensation” consists of the total dollar value of “Salary”, “Share-based awards”, “Option-based awards”, “Non-equity incentive plan compensation”, “Pension value” and “All other compensation”. "Total direct compensation" is compensation granted during the year, including salary, current year bonus, and the grant date fair value of restricted stock units. 179 Outstanding equity awards The following table sets forth all share-based and option-based awards outstanding for each named executive officer of the company as at December 31, 2023. Option-based awards Share-based awards Name Number of securities underlying unexercised options (#) Option exercise price ($) Option expiration date Value of unexercised in-the- money options ($) Number of shares or units of shares that have not vested (#) (d) Market or payout value of share- based awards that have not vested ($) (d) of payout Market or value vested share- based awards out or not paid distributed ($) B.W. Corson (a) — — — — 410,400 30,976,992 — D.E. Lyons (b) — — — — 114,400 8,634,912 — S.P. Younger (c) — — — — 66,100 4,989,228 — B.A. Jolly — — — — 76,300 5,759,124 — S.L. Evers — — — — 39,600 2,989,008 — (a) B.W. Corson was granted restricted stock units from 2019 to 2023 under the company’s plan. With respect to previous years, Mr. Corson participated in Exxon Mobil Corporation’s restricted stock plan, which is similar to the company’s restricted stock unit plan. Under that plan, Mr. Corson held 59,700 Exxon Mobil Corporation restricted valued at $7,894,343 on December 31, 2023, at a closing price for Exxon Mobil Corporation shares on December 31, 2023 of $99.98 U.S., and converted to Canadian dollars at the December 31, 2023 close rate of 1.3226 provided by the Bank of Canada. (b) D.E. Lyons was granted restricted stock units from 2018 to 2023 under the company’s plan. With respect to previous years, Mr. Lyons participated in Exxon Mobil Corporation’s restricted stock plan, which is similar to the company’s restricted stock unit plan. Under that plan, Mr. Lyons held 4,800 Exxon Mobil Corporation restricted stock valued at $634,721 on December 31, 2023, at a closing price for Exxon Mobil Corporation shares on December 31, 2023 of $99.98 U.S., and converted to Canadian dollars at the December 31, 2023 close rate of 1.3226 provided by the Bank of Canada. (c) S.P. Younger was granted restricted stock units from 2020 to 2023 under the company’s plan. With respect to previous years, Mr. Younger participated in Exxon Mobil Corporation’s restricted stock plan, which is similar to the company’s restricted stock unit plan. Under that plan, Mr. Younger held 10,300 Exxon Mobil Corporation restricted stock valued at $1,362,006 on December 31, 2023, at a closing price for Exxon Mobil Corporation shares on December 31, 2023 of $99.98 U.S., and converted to Canadian dollars at the December 31, 2023 close rate of 1.3226 provided by the Bank of Canada. (d) Represents the total of the outstanding restricted stock units received from the company plan that have not vested, based on the closing price of the company’s shares on December 31, 2023 of $75.48. 180 Incentive plan awards – Value vested or earned The following table sets forth the value of the incentive plan awards that vested in the year for each named executive officer of the company. Name Option-based vested Value awards – during the year ($) B.W. Corson (a) D.E. Lyons (b) S.P. Younger (c) B.A. Jolly S.L. Evers — — — — — Share-based vested awards the during ($) (d) – Value year Non-equity incentive plan compensation during earned ($) (e) – Value the year — 883,204 627,539 — — — 1,028,709 340,583 402,148 294,650 (a) Although B.W. Corson received restricted stock units under the company’s plan from 2019 to 2023, these restricted stock units have not vested. In previous years, Mr. Corson participated in Exxon Mobil Corporation’s restricted stock plan, which is similar to the company’s restricted stock unit plan. In 2023, restrictions were removed on 14,150 Exxon Mobil Corporation restricted stock having a value of $1,993,858 based on the average of the high and low sale prices of Exxon Mobil Corporation common shares on the NYSE on the date restrictions lapsed. B.W. Corson participates in Exxon Mobil Corporation’s annual bonus program, which is similar to the company’s annual bonus program. In 2023, B.W. Corson received $1,707,371 with respect to the annual cash bonus. All these amounts were paid in U.S. dollars and converted to Canadian dollars at the average 2023 exchange rate of 1.3497. (b) Prior to 2018, Mr. Lyons participated in Exxon Mobil Corporation’s restricted stock plan, which is similar to the company’s restricted stock unit plan. In 2023, restrictions were removed on 4,800 Exxon Mobil Corporation restricted stock having a value of $668,231 based on the average of the high and low sale prices of Exxon Mobil Corporation common shares on the NYSE on the date restrictions lapsed. D.E. Lyons participates in Exxon Mobil Corporation’s annual bonus program, which is similar to the company’s annual bonus program. In 2023, D.E. Lyons received $719,390 with respect to the annual cash bonus. All these amounts were paid in U.S. dollars and converted to Canadian dollars at the average 2023 exchange rate of 1.3497. (c) Prior to 2020, Mr. Younger participated in Exxon Mobil Corporation’s restricted stock plan, which is similar to the company’s restricted stock unit plan. In 2023, restrictions were removed on 3,300 Exxon Mobil Corporation restricted stock having a value of $459,409 based on the average of the high and low sale prices of Exxon Mobil Corporation common shares on the NYSE on the date restrictions lapsed. S.P. Younger participates in Exxon Mobil Corporation’s annual bonus program, which is similar to the company’s annual bonus program. In 2023, S.P. Younger received $406,935 with respect to the annual cash bonus. All these amounts were paid in U.S. dollars and converted to Canadian dollars at the average 2023 exchange rate of 1.3497. (d) These values show restricted stock units granted by the company that vested in 2023. The value is based on the five day average closing price of the company’s shares, which includes the vesting date and the four preceding trading days. For D.E. Lyons and S.P. Younger, the values represent restricted stock units granted in 2020. For B.A. Jolly and S.L. Evers, the values represent restricted stock units granted in 2016 and 2020, which vested in 2023. (e) This column represents amounts paid by the company with respect to the annual cash bonus. 181 Equity compensation plan information The information shown in the following table represents the common shares of the company that may be issued as of the end of 2023 pursuant to compensation plans of the company. Number of be issued exercise securities upon of to Plan category outstanding options, and rights warrants (#) (c) Equity security compensation holders (a) plans approved by — compensation plans not approved Equity by security holders (b) Total 1,500,370 1,500,370 Weighted-average price of exercise outstanding options, and rights warrants ($) securities Number of available remaining issuance future for equity under compensation plans securities the (excluding reflected first column) in (#) (c) — 8,967,667 8,967,667 — — — (a) The company’s stock option plan expired in 2012. (b) This is a restricted stock unit plan, which is described starting on page 164. (c) The Number of securities to be issued represents the total number of restricted stock units still outstanding (3,913,310) minus the outstanding restricted stock units that are only eligible for cash (and not common shares) upon vesting (2,412,940). The Number of securities remaining available for future issuance represents the restricted stock units not yet granted (6,554,727) plus the number of outstanding restricted stock units that are only eligible for cash (and not common shares) upon vesting (2,412,940). RSUs as a percentage of outstanding shares The following table provides information on the restricted stock unit plan, expressed as a number and as a percentage of the common shares of the company as of the end of 2023. Maximum restricted number of stock units issuable the plan under (b) Total restricted number of stock units awarded and outstanding Total of number restricted units for grant stock available Number (#) 10,468,037 3,913,310 6,554,727 Percent shares of (%) (a) outstanding common 1.95 0.73 1.22 (a) As of December 31, 2023, the number of common shares outstanding was 535,836,803. (b) The maximum number of restricted stock units issuable under the company plan is the number as of December 31, 2022 (10,468,037) minus the common shares issued in 2023 pursuant to the vesting of restricted stock units under the plan (0 common shares). 182 Annual burn rate The following table provides the annual burn rate associated with the restricted stock unit plan for each of the company’s three most recent fiscal years. The annual burn rate is the number of restricted stock units granted as a percentage of the weighted-average number of outstanding shares of the company, which provides a measure of how quickly a company is using its available shares for incentive purposes. Number stock under of restricted units granted the plan (#) (a) Weighted-average number of securities outstanding (#) (b) 949,520 574,750,575 Annual burn rate (%) (c) 0.17 884,140 640,160,028 0.14 680,720 711,602,150 0.10 2023 2022 2021 (a) The number of restricted stock units granted under the plan in the applicable fiscal year. (b) The weighted-average number of securities outstanding during the period is the number of securities outstanding at the beginning of the period, adjusted by the number of securities bought back or issued during the period multiplied by a time-weighting factor. (c) The annual burn rate percent is calculated as the number of restricted stock units granted under the plan divided by the weighted- average number of securities outstanding. Status of prior long-term incentive compensation plans The company’s only long-term incentive compensation plan is the restricted stock unit plan described starting on page 164. There are no units outstanding for any historical plan. 183 Pension plan benefits The following table provides information for each named executive officer of the company participating in a defined benefit pension plan. Information for named executive officers on assignment from affiliates of the company who participate in a plan provided by such affiliates is disclosed in the footnotes. Name Number of years credited service (as of December 2023) (#) (a) 31, Annual benefits payable ($) At year- end (b) At age 65 (c) Opening present value of defined benefit obligation ($) (d) Compensatory change ($) (e) Non- compensatory change ($) (f) B.W. Corson D.E. Lyons — — S.P. Younger (g) — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Closing present value of defined benefit obligation ($) (d) — — — B.A. Jolly 32.5 393,700 503,200 5,864,500 1,060,000 80,700 7,005,200 S.L. Evers 25.7 136,000 254,800 1,129,100 427,300 180,200 1,736,600 (a) B.W. Corson and D.E. Lyons participate in the Exxon Mobil Corporation defined benefit pension plan including tax-qualified and non- qualified plans. Benefits under this plan are payable in U.S. dollars and have been converted to Canadian dollars at the average 2023 exchange rate of 1.3497. Under this plan, Mr. Corson had 40.5 years of credited service and Mr. Lyons had 33.5 years of credited service. S.P. Younger participates in the Esso Australia Pty Ltd. defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans. Benefits under these plans are payable in Australian dollars and have been converted to Canadian dollars at the average 2023 exchange rate of 0.8967. Under these plans, Mr. Younger had 26.8 years of credited service. (b) For members of the company’s pension plan, the annual benefits include the amount of the accrued annual lifetime pension from the company’s registered pension plan and supplemental pension arrangement. Benefits under the supplemental pension arrangement can be paid as a lump-sum equivalent upon retirement. For members of the Exxon Mobil Corporation’s pension plan, the annual benefits include the accrued annual lifetime pension from the tax-qualified and the annual amount calculated under the non-qualified plans. For B.W. Corson this value was $1,787,211. For D.E. Lyons this value was $749,962. Non-qualified plan benefits are payable only as a lump-sum equivalent upon retirement. For members of the Esso Australia Pty Ltd.defined benefit plan, benefits are payable as lump-sum equivalent or annual lifetime pension upon retirement for participants age 55 and older. For S.P Younger, this is not applicable as his age is under 55 years, and therefore he is not currently entitled to pension if leaving service. (c) For members of the company’s pension plan, the annual benefits include the amount of the accrued annual lifetime pension from the company’s registered pension plan and supplemental pension arrangement that would be earned to age 65 assuming final average earnings as at December 31, 2023. Benefits under the supplemental pension arrangement can be paid as a lump-sum equivalent upon retirement. For members of the Exxon Mobil Corporation’s pension plan, the annual benefits include the annual lifetime pension from the tax-qualified and the annual amount calculated under the non-qualified plans that would be earned to age 65 assuming final average earnings as at December 31, 2023. For B.W. Corson, this value was $1,913,621. For D.E. Lyons, this value was $834,292. Non-qualified plan benefits are payable only as a lump-sum equivalent upon retirement. For members of the Esso Australia Pty. Ltd. defined benefit plan, benefits are payable as an annual lifetime pension or a lump-sum equivalent upon retirement or a combination of both, as elected by the participant upon leaving service. For S.P. Younger, the annual lifetime pension that would be earned to age 65, assuming final average earnings as of December 31, 2023 was $379,975. (d) For members of the company’s pension plan, the opening and closing defined benefit obligation is defined under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and values are calculated on a basis that is consistent with the valuation that was performed for accounting purposes for the company’s plans. The value is calculated based on estimated earnings eligible for pension as described previously and Yearly Maximum Pensionable Earnings (YMPE) as defined by the Canada Revenue Agency, projected to retirement and pro-rated on service to the date of valuation. The calculations assume that the Canada Pension Plan offset is based on the annual maximum benefit at retirement and the Old Age Security (OAS) offset is based on the OAS benefit at the date of valuation, projected to retirement, as applicable. For members of the Exxon Mobil Corporation and Esso Australia Pty Ltd. pension plan respectively, the opening and closing defined benefit obligation is defined under GAAP and values are consistent with the valuation performed for accounting purposes for the applicable affiliate plan. The values are calculated based on estimated earnings eligible for pension as described previously. For B.W. Corson, the opening value was $17,292,939 and the closing value was $19,928,162. For D.E. Lyons the opening value was $7,585,952 and the closing value was $8,517,413. For S.P. Younger, the opening value was $2,574,182 and the closing value was $3,160,518. 184 (e) The value for “Compensatory change” includes service cost for 2023 and the impact of change in earnings on the projected benefit obligation. For members of the company’s plan, these values are calculated using the individual’s additional pensionable service in 2023 and the actual salary and bonus received in 2023. For members of the Exxon Mobil Corporation and Esso Australia Pty Ltd. pension plans, these values are calculated using the individual’s additional pensionable service in 2023 and earnings as described previously. For B.W. Corson, this value was $2,461,764. For D.E. Lyons, this value was $850,549. For S.P. Younger, this value was $59,505. (f) The value for “Non-compensatory change” includes the impact of experience not related to earnings, benefit payments and change in measurement assumptions. With respect to the company’s pension plan, the discount rate used to determine the closing present value of defined benefit obligation at the end of 2023 decreased to 4.6 percent, from 5.1 percent at the end of 2022, which had a positive impact on the non-compensatory change element. For members of Exxon Mobil Corporation and Esso Australia Pty Ltd., the value for “Non-compensatory change” includes the impact of experience not related to earnings or service. For Exxon Mobil Corporation’s plan, this includes the effect of interest based on a discount rate of 5.3 percent at the end of 2023, down from 5.6 percent at the end of 2022. For the Esso Australia Pty Ltd. Plan, this includes the effect of interest based on a discount rate of 5.0 percent at the end of 2023, down from 6.2 percent at the end of 2022. For B.W. Corson, this value was $173,459. For D.E. Lyons, this value was $80,912. For S.P. Younger, this value was $526,831. (g) S.P. Younger participates in the Esso Australia Pty Ltd. defined contribution plan. Contribution limits under this plan have been reached. The “Accumulated value at start of year” was $42,409, the “Compensatory value” was 5,631 reflecting affiliate contribution and investment earnings, and the “Accumulated value at year-end” was $48,040. Pension plan B.A. Jolly participates in the 1.6 percent provision, and S.L. Evers participates in the three pension option (3PO) provision of the company's pension plan. Key features of the plan provisions for these executives include: Type 1.6% calculation provision provision 3PO calculation Form of payment 1.6 average of years for pension of the portion contributions order 0.4 to percent of • • • • • a to with government benefit multiplied to final by offset savings an average a forego matching plan in additional equal by multiplied partial Pension plan Registered An annual percent earnings(a) service, applicable benefits. option An company's to the receive final annual An or 2.0 average of service. years elect may Employees multiplier percent pension Company years. every savings to the contributions are the with integrated multiplier election.(c) Benefit in retirement. forms earnings. equal multiplied earnings(a) available percent various benefit to by upon five to • • Supplemental pension arrangement (SPA) registered any benefit Non-registered Includes pension the regulations. Executive bonus, can 1.6% multiplied also of and officers meet receive final by who the an average years portions that plan of the cannot to due defined paid be income tax from criteria annual an receive of the benefit bonus earnings(b) annual SPA, of of service. 1.5 1.0, final by multiplied any benefit portions that plan the of cannot to due defined be paid income tax registered from change once the • plan pension officers meet receive final by who the an average years criteria annual receive an the of benefit bonus earnings(b) annual SPA, of of service. Includes pension the regulations. Executive bonus, can 1.5% multiplied also of and annuity • May be annuity taken lump as upon retirement. a sum or an (a) Final average earnings consist of base salary over the highest 36 consecutive months in the 10 years of service prior to retirement. (b) Final average bonus earnings include the average of the annual bonus for the three highest grants of the last five bonus years awarded prior to retirement for eligible executives. (c) For the 3PO provision, the company contribution to the savings plan is integrated with the pension multiplier election as follows: Pension multiplier Company savings plan match 1.5% 1.0% 2.0% Up to 6% Up to 6% and an additional company contribution of 2% Forego company matching contribution 185 B.W. Corson, D.E. Lyons and S.P. Younger are not participants in the company’s pension plan, but are participants in the Exxon Mobil Corporation or respective affiliates’ pension and savings plans: • Mr. Corson and Mr. Lyons participate in the Exxon Mobil Pension Plan (EMPP). Under this plan, the pension is payable in U.S. dollars and is calculated based on final average base salary over the highest 36 consecutive months in the 10 years of service prior to retirement. They are also eligible for the ExxonMobil Supplemental Pension Plan (SPP) for pension benefits that cannot be paid from the EMPP due to IRS limitations. The ExxonMobil Additional Payment Plan (APP) provides a pension based on the average annual bonus for the three highest grants of the last five awarded prior to retirement. The SPP and APP are paid as a lump sum. • Mr. Younger participates in the Esso Australia Pty Ltd. defined benefit plan. Under this plan, the pension is payable in Australian dollars and is calculated based on final average base salary over the highest 12 consecutive months in the 10 years of service prior to retirement. Effect of early retirement or death All company pension provisions require completion of 10 years of service and attainment of age 55 to be eligible for early retirement. The early retirement benefit under the 1.6 percent pension plan provision consists of an annuity benefit that is undiscounted for retirement ages of 60 years or over, with a discount of 5 percent for each year under age 60. Alternatively, pension will be undiscounted if member attains age 55 and 30 years of service. The early retirement benefit under the 3PO pension provision consists of an annuity benefit that is undiscounted for retirement ages of 62 years or over, with a discount of 5 percent for each year under age 57 and a discount of 3 percent for each year between age 57 and 62. In the event of death after pension commencement, a retirement benefit may be payable to the participant’s beneficiary, in accordance with pension selection. 186 Other compensation elements Termination change-in-control and Common programs Health care benefits Tax assistance Payments event of death in the • • • • • • • • company The agreement in-control have does with its termination not named of written executive employment; employment officers see providing 174. page or contracts or any other for payments on change- executives All officers, retirement performance participate employed in programs). company, programs the by common Compensation experience is and assessment, including same (the differentiated grade. pay named the salary, based executive and individual incentive, on on executive executives All named Esso administered executive Australia by officers assignment on officers also Ltd., Mobil Exxon assignment on from assignment participate in Corporation receive Pty an affiliate from of the Exxon company, Mobil programs including Corporation the and that are named affiliates. stock units The from Imperial. common or such restricted The executive compensation implementation. resources recommendations committee for (“committee”) named each reviews executive and approves prior officer to annual Named Company’s the care) executive health same on officers care basis are programs other as to (medical, employees; participate dental, no their in prescription respective and drug, provisions apply. special eligible vision is consists provided for primarily assistance Tax assistance maintain level had program and the they is technical employees’ remained broad-based transferred employees tax of a income overall home in their and to applies employees. on equalization expatriate assignment. component tax country. all burden The executive, approximately at expatriate management, This to same designed the relocation professional The only restricted event stock that awards results in is death. acceleration of the vesting for outstanding Executive’s death savings benefits plan estate as or described and balances, on page payment be a would 186, of the receive to entitled the distribution executive’s of life insurance. company-provided applicable beneficiaries 187 Appendix A – Board of director and committee charters Board of Directors Charter The structure, process and responsibilities of the board of directors of the corporation shall include the following items and matters: 1. Responsibility The board of directors shall be responsible for the stewardship of the corporation and provide oversight of management of the corporation, aimed at giving effect to the corporation’s strategy and sustainably generating long-term value. 2. Duty of care The directors, in exercising their powers and discharging their duties, shall: (a) act honestly and in good faith with a view to the best interests of the corporation; and (b) exercise the care, diligence and skill that a reasonably prudent person would exercise in comparable circumstances. 3. Stewardship process In order to carry out their responsibility for stewardship within their duty of care, the directors shall, directly or through one or more committees of directors, (a) contribute to the formulation of and approve strategic plans on at least an annual basis; (b) identify the principal risks of the corporation's business where identifiable and oversee the implementation of appropriate systems to manage such risks; (c) provide oversight regarding succession planning for senior management, including the appointing, training and monitoring thereof; (d) approve the corporate disclosure guidelines and monitor the external communications of the corporation; (e) provide oversight regarding the integrity of the corporation's internal control and management information systems; (f) provide oversight regarding the integrity of the corporation's information technology and systems to ensure the security and integrity of the corporation’s electronic information, systems and assets; (g) consider management's recommendations regarding major corporation decisions and actions, which have significant societal implications; (h) provide oversight regarding compliance with major corporate policies; (i) charge the chief executive officer of the corporation with the general management and direction of the business and affairs of the corporation; (j) monitor and assess the performance of the chief executive officer; (k) satisfy itself as to the integrity of the chief executive officer and other executive officers and ensure that the chief executive officer and the other executive officers create a culture of integrity throughout the company; (l) annually review and approve the corporation's code of ethics and business conduct; (m) provide oversight regarding compliance with the code of ethics and business conduct, provided that any waivers from the code that are granted for the benefit of the issuer's directors or executive officers should be granted by the board only; (n) determine appropriate measures are in place for receiving feedback from stakeholders; (o) annually determine the recommended candidates to stand for election as directors of the corporation, and to make appointments of directors to the board to fill open seats between annual meetings, including vacancies created by an increase in the authorized number of directors; 188 (p) annually review and approve the remuneration of independent directors; (q) by appropriate charter resolutions, establish the audit, executive resources, nominations and corporate governance, safety and sustainability, and finance committees of the board with specific duties defined and the corporation provide each board committee with sufficient funds to discharge its responsibilities in accordance with its charter; (r) determine membership of each committee, including its chair and vice-chair, after receiving the recommendation of the nominations and corporate governance committee; (s) direct the distribution to the board by management of information that will enhance their familiarity with the corporation's activities and the environment in which it operates, as set out in section 5; (t) (u) review the corporation’s process in respect of employee conflicts of interest and directorships in non-affiliated commercial, financial and industrial organizations and the disclosures thereof; review the mandates of the board and of the committees and their effectiveness at least annually; and (v) undertake such additional activities within the scope of its responsibilities as it may deem appropriate. 4. Range of items to be considered by the board The following categories and specific items shall be referred to the board for information or decision on a regularly scheduled basis, to the extent appropriate: Organization/legal fixing of the number of directors • • director appointments to fill interim vacancies • director slate for election by the shareholders • officer appointments • board governance processes • by-laws and administrative resolutions • changes in fundamental structure of the corporation • shareholder meeting notice and materials • non-employee director compensation • policies adopted by the board • investigations and litigation of a material nature Financial • equity or debt financing • dividend declarations • financial statements and the related management discussion and analysis, annual and quarterly • status of the corporation's retirement plan and employee savings plan Strategic/investment/operating plans/performance • near-term and long-range outlooks • capital, lease, loan and contributions budgets annually • budget additions over $250 million individually • quarterly updates of actual and projected capital expenditures • capital expenditures or dispositions in excess of $250 million individually • entering into any venture that is outside of the corporation's existing businesses financial and operating results quarterly • • Canadian and world economic outlooks • • corporate reputation reviews • risk management reviews • environment and sustainability reviews • personnel and process safety systems and performance reviews • information technology, systems and cybersecurity regional socio-economic reviews In addition to the items which are specific to the categories identified above, the chief executive officer shall refer to the board for information or decision all other items of corporate significance; and any member of the board may request a review of any such item. Items to be referred to the committees of the board are specified in their respective charters. 189 5. Information to be received by the board Material shall be distributed to directors through the office of the corporate secretary. Corporate policies, board calendars, contact information and other company processes, are updated on the board portal site and accessible to all directors. Material under the following general headings, including the specific items listed below and only other similar items, shall be distributed to directors on a regular basis: Organization/legal • articles of incorporation, by-laws and administrative resolutions • corporate policies • corporate data • board and management processes • • organization outline financial and operating report Social/political/economic environment • public issues updates • economic outlook • external communications packages • information technology, systems and cybersecurity updates Major announcements • press releases • speeches by management • organization changes Communications to shareholders Other significant submissions, studies and reports 6. Meetings of the board (a) The board normally holds seven (7) regular meetings per year. Additional meetings may be scheduled as required to consider the range of items charged for consideration by the board. (b) An agenda for each board meeting and briefing materials will, to the extent practicable in light of the timing of matters that require board attention, be distributed to each director approximately five to seven days prior to each meeting. The chairman, in consultation with the lead director will normally set the agenda for board meetings. Any director may request the inclusion of specific items. (c) It is expected that each director will make every effort to attend each board meeting and each meeting of any committee on which he or she serves. Attendance in person is preferred but virtual attendance is permitted if necessary. (d) Each director should be familiar with the agenda for each meeting, have carefully reviewed all other materials distributed in advance of the meeting, and be prepared to participate meaningfully in the meeting, and to discuss all scheduled items of business. (e) The proceedings and deliberations of the board and its committees are confidential. Each director will maintain the confidentiality of information received in connection with his or her service as a director, and the chief executive officer, or those whom he or she has designated, will speak for the corporation. 7. Independent directors (a) The board shall be composed of a majority of independent directors. The board may also include one or more directors who are not independent, but who, as officers of the majority shareholder, may be viewed as independent of the company’s management. (b) In respect of each director to be appointed to fill a vacancy and each director to be nominated for election or re-election by the shareholders, the board shall make an express determination as to whether he or she is an independent director and, for a director who may become a member of the audit committee, whether he or she is an audit committee financial expert or financially literate. (c) The term "independent", shall have the meaning as set out in applicable law, including on the basis of the standards specified by National Instrument 52-110 Audit Committees, the US. Securities and Exchange Commission rules and the listing standards of the NYSE American LLC. 190 (d) Independent directors will have full access to senior management of the corporation and other employees on request to discuss the business and affairs of the corporation. The board expects that there will be regular opportunities for directors to meet with the chief executive officer, and other members of management in board and committee meetings and in other formal or informal settings. (e) Compensation for independent directors will be determined by the board on the recommendation of the nominations and corporate governance committee and will be reviewed annually. Non- employee director compensation will be set at a level that is consistent with market practice, taking into account the size and scope of the corporation’s business and the responsibilities of its directors. A substantial portion of the compensation paid to independent directors for service on the board will be paid in restricted stock units of the corporation. 8. Lead Director The independent directors will annually select one independent director to serve as lead director. The appointment of a lead director is intended to ensure that the board functions with appropriate independence and to enhance the company’s corporate governance. It is normally expected that the same director will serve as lead director for a minimum of two years. The lead director’s duties and responsibilities will include: (a) act as liaison with the chairman, in consultation with the other directors, (provided however that each director will also be afforded direct and complete access to the chairman at any time as such director deems necessary or appropriate); (b) calls, chairs and sets agendas for executive sessions of the independent directors; (c) provides feedback to the chairman; (d) chairs meetings of the board in the absence of the chairman; (e) reviews and approves the schedule and agenda for all board and committee meetings and reviews associated materials distributed to the directors; (f) advises the chairman as to the quality, quantity and timeliness of information flows; (g) working together with the chairman, oversees the annual performance evaluation of the board; and (h) working together with the chair of the executive resources committee, oversees the annual performance review of the CEO. Compensation for the lead director will be determined by the board on the recommendation of the nominations and corporate governance committee and will be reviewed annually. 9. Independent legal or other advice It is normally expected that information regarding the corporation’s business and affairs will be provided to the board by the corporation’s management and staff and by its independent auditors. However, the board and, with the approval of the board, any director, may engage independent counsel and other advisors at the expense of the corporation. The fees and expenses of any such advisor will be paid by the corporation. 10. Meetings of the independent directors in the absence of members of management (a) Meetings of the independent directors ("executive sessions of the board") shall be held in conjunction with all board meetings including unscheduled virtual board meetings. Additional executive sessions may be convened by the lead director at his or her discretion and will be convened if requested by any other director. Any independent director may raise issues for discussion at an executive session. (b) The lead director, or in the lead director's absence, an independent director chosen by the independent directors, shall preside at executive sessions of the board and ensure that meetings of the independent directors are held in accordance with this charter. (c) The purposes of the executive sessions of the board shall include the following: (i) (ii) to raise substantive issues that are more appropriately discussed in the absence of management; to discuss the need to communicate to the chairman of the board any matter of concern raised by any committee or any director; 191 (iii) to address issues raised but not resolved at meetings of the board and assess any follow-up needs with the chairman of the board; (iv) to discuss the quality, quantity, and timeliness of the flow of information from management that is necessary for the independent directors to effectively and responsibly perform their duties, and advise the chairman of the board of any changes required; and (v) to seek feedback about board processes. 11. Selection and tenure of directors The nominations and corporate governance committee shall recommend to the board a slate of director candidates for election at each annual meeting of shareholders and shall recommend to the board directors to fill vacancies, including vacancies created as a result of any increase of the size of the board. The guidelines for selection and tenure of directors shall be as follows: (a) Selection In considering the qualifications of potential nominees for election as directors, the nominations and corporate governance committee considers the work experience and other areas of expertise of the potential nominees with the objective of providing for diversity among non-employee directors. The following key criteria are considered to be relevant to the work of the board of directors and its committees: Work Experience • Experience in leadership of businesses or other large organizations (Leadership of large organizations) • Operations/technical experience (Operations / technical) • Project management experience (Project management) • Experience in working in a global work environment (Global experience) • Experience in development of business strategy (Strategy development) • Experience with environmental, health, community relations and/or safety policy, practices and management (Environment and sustainability) Other Expertise • Audit committee financial expert • Expertise in financial matters (Financial expertise) • Expertise in managing relations with government (Government relations) • Expertise in information technology and cybersecurity oversight (Information technology / Cybersecurity oversight) • Expertise in executive compensation policies and practices (Executive compensation) • Expertise in oversight of risk management policies and practices (Risk management) In addition, the nominations and corporate governance committee may consider the following additional factors: • possessing expertise in any of the following areas: law, science, marketing, administration, social/ • political environment or community and civic affairs; individual competencies in business and other areas of endeavour in contributing to the collective experience of the directors; and • providing diversity in age, regional association, gender and other diversity elements (including Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities). The nominations and corporate governance committee shall then assess what work experience and other expertise each existing director possesses. The nominations and corporate governance committee shall identify individuals qualified to become new board members and recommend to the board the new director nominees. In making its recommendations, the nominations and corporate governance committee shall consider the work experience and other expertise that the board considers each existing director to possess and which each new nominee will bring. The nominations and corporate governance committee may also consider the additional factors noted above and any other factors which it believes to be relevant. A candidate may be nominated for directorship after consideration has been given as to his or her degree of compatibility with the following criteria, i.e., as to whether he or she: • will not adversely affect the requirements with respect to citizenship and residency for the directors imposed by the Canada Business Corporations Act; 192 • will not adversely affect the corporation’s status as a foreign private issuer under U.S. securities legislation; • possesses the ability to contribute to the broad range of issues with which the directors and any one or all of the committees of directors must deal; • will serve on the boards of other public companies only to the extent that such services do not detract from the director’s ability to devote the necessary time and attention as a director; • is able to devote the necessary amount of time to prepare for and attend all meetings of the directors and committees of directors, and to keep abreast of significant corporate developments; • is free of any present or apparent potential legal impediment or conflict of interest, such as: – serving as an employee or principal of any organization presently providing a significant level of service to the corporation or which might so provide to the corporation, for example, institutions engaged in commercial banking, underwriting, law, management consulting, insurance, or trust companies; or of any substantial customer or supplier of the corporation; – serving as an employee or director of a competitor of the corporation, such as petroleum or chemical businesses, or of a significant competitor of corporations represented by a director of this corporation; – serving as the chief executive officer or a top administrator of an organization that has the chief executive officer or a top administrator of this corporation serving as director; • is expected to remain qualified to serve for a minimum of five years; • will not, at the time that he or she stands for election or appointment, have attained the age of 72; • if an independent director, is, or will become within a period of five years of becoming a director, the beneficial owner, directly or indirectly, of not less than 16,500 common shares, deferred share units or restricted stock units of the corporation. (b) Tenure (i) Re-nomination An incumbent director shall be supported for re-nomination as long as he or she: • does not suffer from any disability that would prevent the effective discharge of his or her responsibilities as a director; • makes a positive contribution to the effective performance of the directors; • • • • regularly attends directors’ and committee meetings; has not made a change with respect to principal position or thrust of involvement or regional association that would significantly detract from his or her value as a director of the corporation; is not otherwise, to a significant degree, incompatible with the criteria established for use in the selection process; in a situation where it is known that a director will become incompatible with the criteria established for use in the selection process within a three-month period of election, such as retirement from principal position at age 65, this information would be included in the management proxy circular, and where possible, information regarding the proposed replacement would also be included; • will not, at the time that he or she stands for re-election, have attained the age of 72; however, under exceptional circumstances, at the request of the chairman, the nominations and corporate governance committee may continue to support the nomination. 193 (ii) Resignation An incumbent director will resign in the event that he or she: • • • • • experiences a change in circumstances such as a change in his or her principal occupation, including an officer of the corporation ceasing to hold that position, but not merely a change in geographic location; displays a change in the exercise of his or her powers and in the discharge of duties that, in the opinion of at least 75 percent of the directors, is incompatible with the duty of care of a director as defined in the Canada Business Corporations Act; has made a change in citizenship or residency that will adversely affect the requirements for directors with respect to those areas imposed by the Canada Business Corporations Act; has made a change in citizenship or residency that adversely affects the corporation’s status as a foreign private issuer under U.S. securities legislation; develops a conflict of interest, such as – assuming a position as an employee or principal with any organization providing a significant level of service to the corporation, for example, institutions engaged in commercial banking, underwriting, law, management consulting, insurance, or trust companies; or with any substantial customer or supplier of the corporation; – assuming a position as an employee or director of any competitor of the corporation, such as petroleum or chemical businesses, or of a competitor of corporations represented by a director of this corporation; – assuming the position of chief executive officer or a top administrator of an organization that has the chief executive officer or a top administrator of this corporation serving as a director; – becomes unable to devote the necessary amount of time to prepare for and regularly attend meetings of the directors and committees of directors, and to keep abreast of significant corporate developments, and the nominations and corporate governance committee will make a recommendation to the board as to whether to accept or reject such resignation. 12. Election of Directors All directors will stand for election at the annual meeting of shareholders. If the majority shareholder’s holdings were ever to fall below 50% for any non-contested elections of directors, any director nominee who receives a greater number of votes “withheld” from his or her election than votes “for” in such election shall tender his or her resignation. Within 90 days after certification of the election results, the board will decide, through a process managed by the nominations and corporate governance committee and excluding the nominee in question, whether to accept the resignation. Absent a compelling reason for the director to remain on the board, the board shall accept the resignation. The board will promptly disclose and, if applicable, the reasons for rejecting the tendered resignation. 13. Director Orientation and Continuing Education (a) Orientation New non-employee directors will receive a comprehensive orientation from appropriate executives regarding the corporation’s business and affairs. (b) Continuing Education Reviews of aspects of the corporation’s operations will be presented by appropriate employees from time to time as part of the agenda of regular board meetings. The board will also normally conduct an on-site visit to a location other than the corporation’s headquarters in conjunction with one or more regular board meetings every year. 14. Chairman and chief executive officer The board currently believes that it is appropriate and efficient for the corporation’s chief executive officer to also act as chairman of the board. However, the board retains the authority to separate those functions if it deems such action appropriate in the future. 194 (a) Position description The chairman and chief executive officer shall: • • • • • • • • • • plan and organize all activities of the board of directors; ensure that the board receives sufficient, timely information on all material aspects of the corporation's operations and financial affairs; chair annual and special meetings of the shareholders; conduct the general management and direction of the business and affairs of the corporation; recommend to the board of directors a strategic plan for the corporation's business and, when approved by the board of directors, implement this strategic plan and report to the board of directors on the implementation of this strategic plan; develop and implement operational policies to guide the corporation within the limits prescribed by the corporation's by-laws and the directions adopted by the board of directors; identify, for review with the board of directors, the principal risks of the corporation's business, where identifiable, and develop appropriate systems to manage such risks; under the oversight of the board of directors, develop plans for succession planning for senior management, including the appointing, training and monitoring thereof, and implement those plans; ensure compliance with the corporation's code of ethics and business conduct so as to foster a culture of integrity throughout the company; and ensure effective internal controls and management information systems are in place. (b) Minimum shareholding requirements The chairman and chief executive officer shall hold, or shall, within three years after his appointment as chairman and chief executive officer, acquire shares of the corporation, including common shares and restricted stock units, of a value no less than five times his base salary. Audit Committee Charter 1. Purpose of the Committee The primary purpose of the audit committee (the "committee") is oversight of financial reporting, compliance and controls. The independence of the committee is a critical component of corporate governance as the committee holds the board and management accountable and fosters trust and confidence for all stakeholders, which is vital for the generation of long-term value. The committee shall assist the board of directors (the "board") in fulfilling its responsibility to oversee: • management's conduct of the corporation's financial reporting process, • • • • • • the integrity of the financial statements and other financial information provided by the corporation to Canadian securities regulators, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and the public, the corporation's system of internal accounting and financial controls, the corporation's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the performance of the corporation's internal audit function, the independent auditors' qualifications, performance, and independence, and the annual independent audit of the corporation's financial statements. The corporation's management is responsible for preparing the corporation's financial statements. The independent auditors are responsible for auditing those financial statements. Management, including the internal audit function, and the independent auditors, have more time, knowledge, and detailed information about the corporation than do committee members. Consequently, in carrying out its oversight responsibilities, 195 the committee is not providing any expert or special assurance as to the corporation's financial statements, or any professional certification as to the independent auditors' work, including with respect to auditor independence. Each member of the committee shall be entitled to rely on the integrity of people and organizations from whom the committee receives information and the accuracy of such information, including representations by management and the independent auditors regarding non-audit services provided by the independent auditors. 2. Committee Membership The committee shall consist of no fewer than three members. Committee members shall be appointed by the board from among its independent members who shall serve at the pleasure of the board, but only so long as he or she continues to be a director of the corporation and is independent. Each member of the committee must satisfy such criteria of independence as the board may establish and such additional regulatory or listing requirements as the board may determine to be applicable or appropriate. Each member of the committee shall serve only so long as he or she continues to be a director of the corporation and is independent. The actual number of members shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the board. Accordingly, each member of the committee shall be financially literate within a reasonable period of time after appointment to the committee; must be "independent" as defined in the board charter; and may not serve on more than two other public company audit committees unless the board determines that such simultaneous service would not impair the ability of the member to serve effectively on the committee. In addition, at least one member of the committee shall be an "audit committee financial expert" as defined by applicable laws. 3. Committee Structure and Operation The chair and vice-chair of the committee shall be designated by the board from among the members of the committee. The committee shall fix its own rules of procedure and shall meet where and as provided by such rules or by resolution of the committee. In addition to the regular meeting schedule established by the committee, the chair of the committee may call a special meeting at any time. The chair, or in that person's absence, the vice-chair or in the vice-chair's absence, an alternate designated by the committee, shall: (a) preside at committee meetings; (b) ensure that meetings of the committee are held in accordance with this charter; and (c) review, and modify if necessary the agenda of the meetings of this committee in advance to ensure that the committee may effectively carry out its duties. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum thereof. Every question shall be decided by a majority of the votes cast on the question and in the case of an equality of votes, the chair of the meeting shall be entitled to a second or casting vote. The committee shall designate its secretary. Meetings of the committee may be called by any member or by the external auditors of the corporation, and notice of every meeting shall be given to the external auditors. The external auditors and the internal auditor of the corporation shall report directly to the audit committee. The committee shall act only on the affirmative vote of a majority of the members at a meeting or by unanimous written consent. The committee may establish sub-committees to carry out such duties as the committee may assign. 4. Committee Activities The following shall be the common recurring activities of the committee in carrying out its purposes. These activities are set forth as a guide with the understanding that the committee may diverge from this guide as appropriate given the circumstances. The committee shall: (a) recommend the external auditors to be appointed by the shareholders, review and recommend their remuneration to the board, approve advances on such remuneration, which shall be paid by the corporation, and oversee their work, including the resolution of disagreements between management and the external auditor regarding financial reporting. (b) approve the proposed current year audit program of the external auditors and assess the results of the program after the end of the program period. 196 (c) approve in advance any non-audit services that are permitted by applicable law to be performed by the external auditors after considering the effect of such services on their independence. (d) receive from the external auditors a formal written statement delineating all relationships between the external auditor and the corporation consistent with Independence Standards Board Standard 1, and shall actively engage in a dialogue with the external auditor with respect to any disclosed relationships or services that may impact the objectivity and independence of the external auditor and shall recommend that the board take any appropriate action to oversee the independence of the external auditor. (e) maintain hiring policies for employees and former employees of the independent auditors. (f) establish procedures for the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the corporation regarding accounting, internal accounting controls, or auditing matters and the confidential, anonymous submission by employees of the corporation of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters. (g) approve the proposed current year audit program of the internal auditors and assess the results of the program after the end of each quarter. (h) review the adequacy of the corporation's system of internal controls and auditing procedures. (i) review the accounting and financial reporting processes of the corporation. (j) provide oversight regarding the corporation’s tax compliance activities. (k) approve changes proposed by management in accounting principles and practices, and review changes proposed by the accounting profession or other regulatory bodies which impact directly on such principles and practices. (l) review the quarterly news release of financial and operating results, the annual and quarterly financial statements of the corporation, any accounting items affecting the statements and the overall format and content of the statements, and the related management discussion and analysis, prior to approval of such news release and financial statements by the board of directors. (m) review the results of the corporation's business ethics compliance program. (n) review related party transactions to assess the commercial reasonableness of those transactions, and to ensure that all such transactions are entered into in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. (o) provide oversight regarding the corporation’s anonymous ethics hotline. (p) review annually a summary of senior management expense accounts. (q) evaluate, along with the other members of the board, management, the controller, and the general auditor, the qualifications, performance and independence of the independent auditors, including the performance of the lead audit partner. (r) require attendances at its meetings by members of management, as the committee may direct. (s) undertake such additional activities within the scope of its responsibilities as it may deem appropriate. 5. Committee Evaluation The committee will annually complete a self-evaluation of the committee's own performance and effectiveness and will consider whether any changes to the committee’s charter are appropriate. 6. Resources and Authority of the Committee The committee has exclusive authority with respect to the retention of the independent auditors described in section 4 of this charter. In discharging its oversight role, the committee is empowered to investigate any matter brought to its attention with full access to all books, records, facilities, and personnel of the corporation. The committee also has the authority to retain outside advisors, including legal counsel, auditors, or other experts, as it deems appropriate; to approve the fees and expenses of such advisors; and to incur such other ordinary administrative expenses as are necessary or appropriate in carrying out its duties. 197 Safety and Sustainability Committee Charter 1. Purpose of the Committee The primary purpose of the safety and sustainability committee (the 'committee') is to provide oversight and guidance on matters related to safety, security, health and the environment, with a view to generation of long- term value. This includes environmental, health, personnel and process safety, security and sustainability risks and performance, including the risks associated with climate change. It also includes compliance with legislation and the assessment of long term impacts of public policy, climate change, stakeholder and Indigenous relations on corporate performance, while fostering long-term sustainability and responsible business practices. 2. Committee Membership The committee shall consist of no fewer than three members, to be appointed by the board of directors from among (a) the independent directors; and (b) the non-independent directors who are not members of the corporation's management, who shall serve at the pleasure of the board, but only so long as he or she continues to be a director of the corporation. The actual number of members shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the board. Members of the committee should be suitably knowledgeable in matters pertaining to public issues. 3. Committee Structure and Operation The chair and vice-chair of the committee shall be designated by the board from among the members of the committee. The committee shall fix its own rules of procedure and shall meet where and as provided by such rules or by resolution of the committee. The chair, or in that person's absence, the vice-chair or in the vice-chair's absence, an alternate designated by the committee, shall: (a) preside at committee meetings; (b) ensure that meetings of the committee are held in accordance with this charter; and (c) review, and modify if necessary the agenda of the meetings of this committee in advance to ensure that the committee may effectively carry out its duties. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum thereof. Every question shall be decided by a majority of the votes cast on the question and in the case of an equality of votes, the chair of the meeting shall be entitled to a second or casting vote. The committee shall designate its secretary. Meetings of the committee may be called by any member. The committee shall act only on the affirmative vote of a majority of the members at a meeting or by unanimous written consent. The committee may establish subcommittees consisting of one or more members to carry out such duties as the committee may delegate. 4. Committee Activities The following shall be the common recurring activities of the committee in carrying out its purpose. These activities are set forth as a guide with the understanding that the committee may diverge from this guide as appropriate given the circumstances. The committee shall: (a) provide oversight regarding the effectiveness of the corporation's policies, programs and practices on environment, health, safety, security and sustainability, including the impact, risks and disclosure associated with climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, and make such recommendations to the board with respect thereto as it may deem advisable. 198 (b) provide oversight regarding the corporation's compliance with legislative, regulatory and corporation standards for environmental, health, safety, security and sustainability practices and matters, including the impact, risks and disclosure associated with climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, and provide guidance to the board on the results and adequacy thereof. (c) provide oversight regarding current and emerging public policy issues relating to matters of significance to the corporation, including environment, health, safety, security and sustainability issues and the impact, risks and disclosure associated with climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, as they may impact the corporation's operations. (d) review the impact of proposed legislation relating to matters of significance to the corporation, including the impact of the environment, health, safety and security on the operations of the corporation and provide guidance to the board and management as to the appropriate response of the corporation thereto. (e) provide oversight regarding current and emerging issues related to government, stakeholder and Indigenous relations. (f) provide oversight regarding implementation of the corporation’s Indigenous Relations Principles and Guidelines. (g) review and provide guidance on the corporation’s overall community investment strategies and programs including approval of all grants or contributions for charitable contributions and local community contributions in excess of $500,000. (h) recommend to the board and management desirable policies and actions arising from its oversight and guidance activity. (i) require attendances at its meetings by members of management, as the committee may direct. (j) undertake such additional activities within the scope of its responsibilities as it may deem appropriate. 5. Committee Evaluation The committee will annually complete a self-evaluation of the committee's own performance and effectiveness and will consider whether any changes to the committee’s charter are appropriate. 6. Resources and Authority of the Committee The committee has the authority to retain such outside advisors, including legal counsel or other experts, as it deems appropriate, and to approve the fees and expenses of such advisors. Executive Resources Committee Charter 1. Purpose of the Committee The primary purpose of the executive resources committee (the “committee”) is to discharge the board of directors' (the “board”) responsibilities relating to the evaluation and compensation of the corporation's chief executive officer (the “CEO”) and certain other key senior executive management positions reporting directly to the CEO, including all officers of the corporation, and to discharge the responsibilities of the committee under applicable rules and regulations. The committee also makes recommendations to the board regarding succession planning and development for senior executives and positions as needed. The committee is responsible for implementation and oversight of a compensation philosophy and program to incentivize the creation of long-term value, and to develop appropriate performance-based evaluation for the CEO and senior executives to support the corporation’s long-term value creation strategies. 2. Committee Membership The committee shall consist of no fewer than three members, to be appointed by the board of directors from among (a) the independent directors; and (b) the non-independent directors who are not members of the corporation's management, who shall serve at the pleasure of the board, but only so long as he or she continues to be a director of the corporation. The actual number of members shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the board. Members of the committee should be suitably knowledgeable in matters pertaining to executive compensation. 199 3. Committee Structure and Operation The chair and vice-chair of the committee shall be designated by the board from among the members of the committee. The committee shall fix its own rules of procedure and shall meet where and as provided by such rules or by resolution of the committee. The chair, or in that person's absence, the vice-chair or in the vice-chair's absence, an alternate designated by the committee, shall: (a) preside at committee meetings; (b) ensure that meetings of the committee are held in accordance with this charter; and (c) review, and modify if necessary the agenda of the meetings of this committee in advance to ensure that the committee may effectively carry out its duties. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum thereof. Every question shall be decided by a majority of the votes cast on the question and in the case of an equality of votes, the chair of the meeting shall be entitled to a second or casting vote. The committee shall designate its secretary. Meetings of the committee may be called by any member. The committee shall act only on the affirmative vote of a majority of the members at a meeting or by unanimous written consent. The committee may establish subcommittees consisting of one or more members to carry out such duties as the committee may delegate. 4. Committee Activities The following shall be the common recurring activities of the committee in carrying out its purposes. These activities are set forth as a guide with the understanding that the committee may diverge from this guide as appropriate given the circumstances. The committee shall: (a) review and approve the corporate goals and objectives relevant to the compensation of the CEO. (b) review data on competitive compensation practices and review and evaluate policies and programs through which the corporation compensates its employees. (c) at least annually evaluate the CEO's performance as measured against the goals and objectives outlined above. (d) approve salaries and other compensation (including supplemental compensation such as cash bonuses and incentive bonus units, long-term incentive compensation such as restricted stock units, and any other payments for service), for the CEO and other key senior executive management positions reporting directly to the CEO, including all officers of the corporation. (e) at least annually review succession planning and development strategies for the CEO and key senior executive management positions reporting directly to the CEO, including all officers of the corporation. (f) review the executive development system to ensure that it foresees the corporation’s senior management requirements and provides for early identification and development of key resources. (g) review and approve an annual report on compensation for inclusion in the corporation’s management proxy circular in accordance with applicable legal requirements. (h) make recommendations to the board with respect to incentive compensation plans and equity-based plans. (i) review proposed terms of any new incentive program and any major amendment of an existing program, and make such recommendations to the board with respect thereto as it may deem advisable. (j) provide oversight regarding risks arising from the corporation's compensation policies and practices for employees as required by Canadian securities regulators and stock exchanges on which the corporation’s stock trades. 200 (k) consider factors that could affect the independence or represent a conflict of interest on the part of any compensation consultant, independent legal counsel, or other adviser the committee may retain and report thereon as required by Canadian securities regulators and stock exchanges on which the corporation’s stock trades. (l) administer the company’s Policy for the Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation. (m) require attendances at its meetings by members of management, as the committee may direct. (n) undertake such additional activities within the scope of its responsibilities as it may deem appropriate. 5. Committee Evaluation The committee will annually complete a self-evaluation of the committee's own performance and effectiveness and will consider whether any changes to the committee’s charter are appropriate. 6. Resources and Authority of the Committee The committee and, with the approval of the committee, any member, may engage independent counsel, compensation consultants or other advisors at the expense of the corporation. The committee shall be directly responsible for the appointment, compensation and oversight of the work of any independent legal counsel, compensation consultant or other advisor retained by the committee. The committee may select outside legal counsel, a compensation consultant or other advisor (an “Advisor”) to the committee only after taking into consideration all factors relevant to the Advisor’s independence from management, including the following: • • • • • • the provision of other services to the corporation by the person that employs the Advisor; the amount of fees received from the corporation by the person that employs the Advisor as a percentage of such that person’s total revenue; the policies and procedures of the person that employs the Advisor that are designed to prevent conflicts of interest; any business or personal relationship of the Advisor with a member of the committee; any stock of the corporation owned by the Advisor; and any business or personal relationship of the Advisor or the person employing the Advisor with an executive officer of the corporation. Nominations and Corporate Governance Committee Charter 1. Purpose of the Committee The primary purpose of the nominations and corporate governance committee (the 'committee') is to monitor compliance with good corporate governance standards; to identify individuals qualified to become board members; to recommend to the board director nominees for election at the annual meeting of shareholders or for election by the board to fill open seats between annual meetings; to recommend to the board committee appointments for directors, including appointments as chair and vice-chair of such committees; to review and make recommendations to the board regarding non-employee director compensation; and to develop and recommend to the board corporate governance guidelines applicable to the corporation. Long term value creation requires strong corporate governance to ensure appropriate transparency and accountability. The committee aims to build and maintain an engaged and diverse board whose composition is appropriate in light of the corporation’s needs and strategy. 2. Committee Membership The committee shall consist of no fewer than three members, to be appointed by the board of directors from among (a) the independent directors; and (b) the non-independent directors who are not members of the corporation's management, who shall serve at the pleasure of the board, but only so long as he or she continues to be a director of the corporation. The actual number of members shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the board. Members of the committee should be suitably knowledgeable in matters pertaining to corporate governance. 201 3. Committee Structure and Operation The chair and vice-chair of the committee shall be designated by the board from among the members of the committee. The committee shall fix its own rules of procedure and shall meet where and as provided by such rules or by resolution of the committee. The chair, or in that person's absence, the vice-chair or in the vice-chair's absence, an alternate designated by the committee, shall: (a) preside at committee meetings; (b) ensure that meetings of the committee are held in accordance with this charter; and (c) review, and modify if necessary the agenda of the meetings of this committee in advance to ensure that the committee may effectively carry out its duties. A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum thereof. Every question shall be decided by a majority of the votes cast on the question and in the case of an equality of votes, the chair of the meeting shall be entitled to a second or casting vote. The committee shall designate its secretary. Meetings of the committee may be called by any member. The committee shall act only on the affirmative vote of a majority of the members at a meeting or by unanimous written consent. The committee may establish subcommittees consisting of one or more members to carry out such duties as the committee may delegate. 4. Committee Activities The following shall be the common recurring activities of the committee in carrying out its purpose. These activities are set forth as a guide with the understanding that the committee may diverge from this guide as appropriate given the circumstances. The committee shall: (a) provide oversight regarding issues of corporate governance as they apply to the corporation, including the effectiveness of the system of corporate governance, and the board's relationship with management, and report to the board on such matters. (b) provide oversight regarding the annual assessment of the effectiveness and contribution of the board, its committees and each individual director. (c) make recommendations to the board as to the appropriate size of the board with a view to facilitating effective decision-making. (d) review and recommend to the board of directors any modifications to the charters of the board or any of its committees. (e) review qualifications of existing directors and individuals suggested as potential candidates for director of the corporation, including candidates suggested by shareholders, and consider for nomination any of such individuals who are deemed qualified pursuant to the provisions of the board charter. (f) recommend to the board the nominees to be proposed by the board for election as directors of the corporation at the annual meeting of shareholders. (g) recommend to the board candidates for election as directors of the corporation to fill open seats on the board between annual meetings, including vacancies created by an increase in the authorized number of directors. (h) consider resignations tendered by directors in the event of: i. ii. the majority shareholder’s holdings falling below 50%, for any non-contested election of directors in the event a nominee standing for election by shareholders in a non-contested election receives a greater number of votes withheld from his or her election than votes for such election and, in any such case, refer the matter to the board with the committee's recommendation whether such resignation should be accepted, or a change of circumstance as described in section 10(b)(ii) of the board charter. (i) review the remuneration of independent directors, including the lead director, and make such recommendations to the board with respect thereto as it may deem advisable. 202 (j) review present plans, programs or arrangements, and any proposed terms of any new plans, programs or arrangements, for the benefit of independent directors, and make such recommendations to the board with respect thereto as it may deem advisable. (k) review and recommend to the board guidelines to be adopted relating to tenure of independent directors. (l) provide recommendations to the board concerning committee structure of the board, committee operations, committee member qualifications, and committee member appointment. (m) provide oversight and recommendations regarding director education. (n) review any allegation that an executive officer or director may have violated the corporation's Standards of Business Conduct and report its findings to the board and the general auditor. (o) require attendances at its meetings by members of management, as the committee may direct. (p) undertake such additional activities within the scope of its responsibilities as it may deem appropriate. 5. Committee Evaluation The committee will annually complete a self-evaluation of the committee's own performance and effectiveness and will consider whether any changes to the committee’s charter are appropriate. 6. Resources and Authority of the Committee The committee has the authority to retain such outside advisors, including legal counsel or other experts, as it deems appropriate, and to approve the fees and expenses of such advisors. Without limiting the foregoing, the committee will have sole authority to retain and terminate any search firm to be used by the committee to identify director candidates and any consultant used by the committee to evaluate non-employee director compensation. Finance Committee Charter 1. Purpose of the Committee The primary purpose of the finance committee (the ‘committee’) is to provide oversight and guidance regarding the corporation’s capital structure/capital allocation, financial policies, practices and strategies. The committee is responsible for ensuring that such matters align with the corporation’s strategy and are aimed at the generation of long-term value and shall take such action and make such reports and recommendations to the board of directors as it deems advisable. 2. Committee Membership The committee shall consist of no fewer than three members, to be appointed by the board of directors from among (a) the independent directors; and (b) the non-independent directors who are not members of the corporation’s management, who shall serve at the pleasure of the board, but only so long as he or she continues to be a director of the corporation. The actual number of members shall be determined from time to time by resolution of the board. Members of the committee should be suitably knowledgeable in matters pertaining to corporate finance. 3. Committee Structure and Operation The chair and vice-chair of the committee shall be designated by the board from among the members of the committee. The committee shall fix its own rules of procedure and shall meet where and as provided by such rules or by resolution of the committee. The chair, or in that person's absence, the vice-chair or in the vice-chair's absence, an alternate designated by the committee, shall: (a) preside at committee meetings; (b) ensure that meetings of the committee are held in accordance with this charter; and (c) review, and modify if necessary the agenda of the meetings of this committee in advance to ensure that the committee may effectively carry out its duties. 203 A majority of the members of the committee shall constitute a quorum thereof. Every question shall be decided by a majority of the votes cast on the question and in the case of an equality of votes, the chair of the meeting shall be entitled to a second or casting vote. The committee shall designate its secretary. Meetings of the committee may be called by any member. The committee shall act only on the affirmative vote of a majority of the members at a meeting or by unanimous written consent. The committee may establish subcommittees consisting of one or more members to carry out such duties as the committee may delegate. 4. Committee Activities The following shall be the common recurring activities of the committee in carrying out its purpose. These activities are set forth as a guide with the understanding that the committee may diverge from this guide as appropriate given the circumstances. The committee shall: (a) review, as the committee deems appropriate, the corporation’s capital structure / capital allocation, and its financial policies, practices and strategies, which may include the following: i. ii. iii. iv. v. vi. financial outlook and financing plan; dividend policies and share repurchase programs; investment of pension assets and the funding of pension obligations; capital plan including significant capital appropriations; issuance of equity or debt securities; and significant investments, acquisitions and divestitures by the corporation, including discussion of possible mergers and other transactions, and their financial impact. (b) require attendances at its meetings by members of management, as the committee may direct. (c) undertake such additional activities within the scope of its responsibilities as it may deem appropriate. The committee will make such reports and recommendations to the board with respect thereto as it may deem advisable. 5. Committee Evaluation The committee will annually complete a self-evaluation of the committee’s own performance and effectiveness and will consider whether any changes to the committee’s charter are appropriate. 6. Resources and Authority of the Committee The committee has the authority, in its sole discretion, to retain and oversee the work of such outside advisors, including legal counsel, financial advisors or other experts, as it deems appropriate; to approve the fees and expenses of such advisors with funding provided by the corporation; and to incur such other ordinary administrative expenses as are necessary or appropriate in carrying out its duties. 204 IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED Exhibit (31.1) Certification Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) I, Bradley W. Corson, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Imperial Oil Limited; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. Date: February 28, 2024 /s/ Bradley W. Corson Bradley W. Corson Chairman, president and chief executive officer (Principal executive officer) IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED Exhibit (31.2) Certification Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a) I, Daniel E. Lyons, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Imperial Oil Limited; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. Date: February 28, 2024 /s/ Daniel E. Lyons Daniel E. Lyons Senior vice-president, finance and administration, and controller (Principal financial officer) IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED Exhibit (32.1) Certification of Periodic Financial Report Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 For purposes of 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned, Bradley W. Corson, the chief executive officer of Imperial Oil Limited (the “company”), hereby certifies that, to his knowledge: (i) The annual report on Form 10-K of the company for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (ii) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the company. Date: February 28, 2024 /s/ Bradley W. Corson Bradley W. Corson Chairman, president and chief executive officer (Principal executive officer) IMPERIAL OIL LIMITED Exhibit (32.2) Certification of Periodic Financial Report Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 For purposes of 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the undersigned, Daniel E. Lyons, the chief financial officer of Imperial Oil Limited (the “company”), hereby certifies that, to his knowledge: (i) The annual report on Form 10-K of the company for the year ended December 31, 2023 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (ii) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the company. Date: February 28, 2024 /s/ Daniel E. Lyons Daniel E. Lyons Senior vice-president, finance and administration, and controller (Chief financial officer) 

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