BBC earns £300,000 from Saudi oil firm despite net-zero pledge

Fossil fuel advertising on overseas output jars with DG's call to dial up the focus on sustainability'

The BBC received about 300,000 in advertising revenue last year from Saudi Arabia's national oil company, Aramco, despite BBC director general Tim Davie calling on every arm of the broadcaster to dial up the focus on sustainability" and reduce net greenhouse gas emissions.

Although the BBC does not carry advertising in the UK, much of its overseas output is supported by commercials.