BP Chief Urges Big Oil To Converse With Green New Dealers

The oil industry would do well to engage the supporters of the Green New Deal in dialogue, BP’s chief executive Bob Dudley said at this week’s CERAWeek in Texas. “We need to demonstrate that we share the common goal of a low-carbon future and that we are in action toward it,” Dudley said as quoted by Reuters. According to the executive of one of the biggest oil companies with one of the worst environmental reputations, the oil industry needs to engage with Green New Deal proponents as a way of keeping the trust of society. “Our focus has to be on developing an energy system that is cleaner, better and kinder to the planet,” Dudley said. “But we can only fully play our part if we have the trust of society and the confidence of our shareholders. That means engaging more with the young people who will take to the streets on Friday.” School children from more than 70 countries will skip school on Friday to protest against climate change, demanding more action from governments and businesses. “It means improving the dialogue we have with policymakers around the world, including those behind the Green New Deal,” Dudley said...MORE