Zero: The Climate Race What is the Exxon CEO doing on a climate podcast?
Nov 14, 2024
Darren Woods, CEO of ExxonMobil, known for his involvement in climate debates, discusses the company's new approach to environmental responsibility. He advocates for maintaining the Paris Agreement and highlights the complexity of balancing fossil fuel demands with climate action. Woods dives into the role of innovative technologies like hydrogen and carbon capture, and the importance of carbon pricing. He also touches on challenges faced in algae-based biofuels and the company's commitment to reducing methane emissions, shedding light on Exxon's evolving climate strategy.
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ExxonMobil at COP29
- Darren Woods, ExxonMobil's CEO, attends COP29 to offer solutions for emission reduction.
- He believes ExxonMobil's expertise can contribute meaningfully to the climate challenge.
Balancing Climate Action and Economic Growth
- Focus on constructive climate action and economic growth simultaneously.
- Global accords like the Paris Agreement are crucial for this collaborative effort.
Global Energy Transition
- ExxonMobil prioritizes global energy transition opportunities.
- The company will pursue these opportunities wherever the need and desire exist.