Ernst & Young recently surveyed 300 executives from 16 countries with at least $1billion in annual revenue on their plans surrounding climate change. Twenty respondents represented the oil and gas industry. Here’s what they said…
- 85% said their organization currently has an enterprise-wide climate change program or will launch one in the next 12 months.
- 80% expect climate change spending to increase between 2010 and 2012.
- 90% communicate greenhouse gas or carbon emissions data in an annual corporate social responsibility or sustainability reports.
- 72% of those have greenhouse gas or carbon data verified by an independent third party.
- Across the board, O&G companies are launching climate change initiatives to
- generate new revenue opportunities,
- respond to competitive threats,
- respond to customer demand,
- preserve and protect the company brand, and
- reduce energy and carbon costs and prevent regulatory fines or penalties.
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