BP’s polluting and profiteering is destroying our planet
The astronomical profits of BP and other oil and gas giants are destroying our planet and chaining us to a broken energy market, says the Scottish Greens’ climate spokesperson, Mark Ruskell MSP.
Mr Ruskell’s comments come as BP has published profits for Q4 2024.
Mr Ruskell said:
“Households and families across our country are suffering from eye-watering bills and a broken energy market, while BP and other fossil fuel giants are reporting astronomical profits.
“Our reliance on fossil fuels is hammering household budgets, and it is destroying our planet. Global temperatures are breaking records while extreme weather events are becoming the new normal.
“Yet, at the same time, as these companies have been raking in obscene profits, they have squandered the opportunity to invest in renewables. They have stuck to a broken system that is harmful for people and planet.
“It is time for Labour to close the loopholes in the windfall tax and ensure that these climate wreckers are paying their fair share so that we can support people who are being trapped in fuel poverty.”
Mr Ruskell added:
“Our best defence against global oil and gas prices is to make the investment that is needed in clean, green renewable energy so that we can have proper energy security and lower bills.
"Leaving fossil fuels in the ground and going green is the only way that we can ensure a liveable future for generations to come.”