Capturing opportunity in the energy transition
Oil and gas companies can continue to thrive through greater efficiency, decarbonisation and the expansion of renewables
The world’s energy systems are the bedrock of our economies, but also account for nearly 90pc of global greenhouse gas emissions, making climate change the defining factor of the future of energy. A shift towards cleaner energy is gathering pace, so companies, governments and individuals alike must all adapt. We are confident that companies such as Equinor can shape and capture value in this energy transition. As daunting as the task of decarbonising our energy systems may seem, we are putting it at the heart of our strategy. Delivery is backed up by ambitions centred around three areas: industry-leading carbon efficiency, growing in renewables and accelerating decarbonisation. Building on a
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