BP records higher than expected profits

London, UK – responding to news that BP have posted profits of $5bn, Charlie Kronick, Senior Climate Advisor at Greenpeace UK, said “Last week, shareholders backed BP’s plans to slash their climate commitments just days before scientists confirmed fossil fuels are almost certainly to blame for the devastating drought in East Africa. Now they are once again celebrating bumper profits, while millions in Britain are still struggling with sky-high energy bills.

“BP’s profits are still surging – and we’re the ones picking up the tab. It’s time for the government to step in and force BP – and the rest of the oil industry – to start paying for the damage they’re causing to the climate and use the money to address the devastating climate impacts already being experienced around the world.”