BP confirms job cuts, reasserts clean energy pledge

BusinessGreen staff
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Oil major announces it is to cut around 10,000 jobs globally, as CEO predicts coronavirus crisis will accelerate company's transition towards cleaner energy sources

BP yesterday confirmed it is to cut its workforce by around 15 per cent, leading to an estimated 10,000 jobs as it seeks to adapt to the recent oil price crash and accelerate its transition towards cleaner...

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