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A message from
our CEO
While the global energy landscape is always Sadly, solution-oriented discussions about our
evolving, some things remain constant and energy future are in short supply these days.
certain. Healthy economies require a healthy We’ve become very good at demonizing,
supply of energy. And with a global population rather than deliberating. We excel at
expected to grow to nine billion before
confrontation, but we seem to have lost
the middle of this century, we are more the ability to have honest, direct, human
challenged than ever to develop the energy conversations about energy choices that
the world needs while minimizing our impact touch all of our lives, every day.
on the environment.
I’m convinced there is a better path forward.
When it comes to discussing our shared energy Instead of trying to prove who is right and
future, we must openly address the risks of
who is wrong, we need to work together
our energy choices, including the challenge of on practical solutions. Simply put, there
global climate change. How we produce, deliver is no room for villains or heroes when we
and use energy has a very real impact on our are looking at our collective energy future.
planet. At the same time, we need to recognize
the equally real beneits responsible energy We know we can’t resolve this impasse on our
development continues to generate – including own. But we can contribute to building a better
jobs, mobility and a better quality of life for future by striving to become the best company
millions of people around the world.
we can be. What does that mean?
