Sultan al-Jaber, president-designate of this year's UN climate summit, has called on the oil and gas industry to brace themselves for inevitable changes ahead. Speaking from London and Abu Dhabi, the prominent figure in the fight against climate change, emphasized the importance of the energy industry acknowledging their role and taking proactive measures to reduce their impact on the environment, or else face significant challenges ahead.
1. Sultan al-Jaber, president-designate of this year's UN climate summit, has called on the oil and gas industry to prepare for upcoming changes.
2. The energy industry must acknowledge their role in climate change and take proactive measures to reduce their impact on the environment.
3. There is an increased focus on transitioning to renewable energy sources.
4. Al-Jaber emphasized the urgency of collectively addressing the climate crisis.
5. The oil and gas sector plays a significant role in global emissions and must embrace sustainable practices and invest in clean technologies to mitigate environmental impacts.
In 2020, the oil and gas industry was responsible for over 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide emissions globally.
increased focus on transitioning to renewable energy sources. He emphasized the urgency of collectively addressing the climate crisis and acknowledged the significant role that the oil and gas sector plays in global emissions. Al-Jaber urged industry leaders to embrace sustainable practices and invest in clean technologies, stating that it is crucial for the sector to adapt in order to mitigate the environmental impacts of their operations.