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Written question asked by Sarah Olney (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 2 October 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 October 2020 (named day). It was answered by Kwasi Kwarteng (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 October 2020 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.

Companies: Carbon Emissions

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what assessment he has made of the compatibility of (a) the Government's criteria for COP26 sponsors that companies should have set ambitious net zero commitments by 2050 or earlier, with a credible short-term action plan to achieve this and (b) COP26 organisers holding discussions with (i) Equinor, (ii) Shell and (iii) BP on sponsorship of COP26.

Answer

The Government has set strict sponsorship criteria for COP26 and will partner with companies who have set ambitious net zero commitments by 2050 or earlier, with a credible short-term action plan to achieve this. The Government will continue to talk to a wide range of companies as part of wider COP26 policy engagement to move the global economy to net zero emissions.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
98737
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Companies Sponsorship Climate Change Convention Shell British Petroleum Carbon emissions Equinor
Link
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