BP chief says Covid has deepened commitment to net-zero emissions

Pandemic only adds to the challenge that already exists for oil, says Bernard Looney

BP's new chief executive said the impact of the coronavirus pandemic has deepened his commitment to shrinking the oil giant's carbon footprint to zero.

Bernard Looney, who took the helm of the oil firm in February, said he was more convinced than ever" that BP must embrace the energy transition following the collapse of global oil markets.