Sustainability-Challenges-Global-Warming.ppt

Sustainability Challenges:Global WarmingJeanne JohnsPresident BP Asia Olefins&Derivatives 15 April 2009,Beijing CBCSD AGM2CBCSD MeetingSustainability:Global WarmingStefanStern(FinancialTimes)writesfromDavos,StefanStern(FinancialTimes)writesfromDavos,Thankgoodness,nowtherecessionsherewecanforgetallthatnonsenseaboutcorporatesocialresponsibility(CSR)andgetbacktotryingtomakesomemoney.“Difficulttimescallforextraordinaryleadershipforaddressingglobalsustainabilityissuessuchasclimatechange.3CBCSD MeetingSustainability:Global WarmingThe BP Antarctic Expedition 2009ObjectivesDemonstrate BPs commitment to the issues of climate&energy;Sponsor development of outstanding next generation leaders in understanding and tackling these issues by:Educating and deepening understanding of present and future global challenges facing our planet;Inspiring by means of a visceral experience and a transformative connection with nature;Empowering your voice as a vehicle for change and equipping you with improved tools and skills for action;Deepen relationships between BP and academic staff at its target premier universities 4CBCSD MeetingSustainability:Global Warming5CBCSD MeetingSustainability:Global Warming6CBCSD MeetingSustainability:Global Warming7CBCSD MeetingSustainability:Global Warming8CBCSD MeetingSustainability:Global Warming9CBCSD MeetingSustainability:Global WarmingBP Position on Climate Change:1.Accepts findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change2.Requires global collaboration of all parts of society3.Governments will need to make tough decision,balancing with growth and energy security issues4.Policies will be required to drive emission reduction and low carbon technology investment5.Energy efficiency will reduce use of energy and emission of CO26.Innovation required for advanced technologies 10CBCSD MeetingSustainability:Global WarmingBPs actions over climate change:1.Efficient Operations2.Efficient Products3.Low Carbon Energy4.Advocacy5.Innovation11CBCSD MeetingSustainability:Global WarmingThank you!