BP is intensifying fossil fuel expansion while abandoning renewable energy targets and weakening absolute emissions commitments. Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions rose in 2024 despite claimed reductions. Active litigation over climate deception, greenwashing rulings, and trade association opposition to climate policy reveal systematic misalignment with net-zero claims.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Controversies & Red Flags and Targets & Commitments (2/10, 2/10).
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Among the 10 major oil & gas brands we've scored, BP p.l.c. sits 3rd of 10.
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BP p.l.c. is a London-based multinational oil and gas corporation founded in 1909, operating upstream exploration and production, refining, chemicals, and renewable energy (Lightsource bp). With ~70,100 employees and $194.6bn FY2024 revenue, it ranks among the world's largest energy majors. Core business remains fossil fuel extraction and refining.
Fellow oil major abandoning renewable targets and intensifying fossil fuel strategy despite climate commitments.
View breakdown →Peer energy corporation reducing renewable CapEx and pivoting toward oil/gas production growth in 2025.
View breakdown →US supermajor currently defending greenwashing litigation and using intensity-based climate targets instead of absolute reductions.
View breakdown →State-backed hydrocarbon producer with minimal renewable energy transition and no absolute emissions reduction targets.
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