Royal Dutch Shell CEO Ben van Beurden believes it is time for his industry to take a more active role in the conversation about climate change and become “less aloof.” Putting a price on carbon is a “crucial” part of lowering emissions and addressing climate change, he said at an industry conference in London on Thursday evening.
“Yes, climate change is real. And yes, renewables are an indispensable part of the future energy mix,” van Beurden said, according to prepared remarks. “But no, provoking a sudden death of fossil fuels isn’t a plausible plan.”
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“Our sector needs to enter into the public debate alongside other credible parties — ranging from academics to non-governmental organizations and policy makers,” van Beurden said on Thursday. “Together, we can offer some realism and practicality to the debate.”
