Exxon CEO Urges Trump to Stay in Paris Climate Agreement
Darren Woods warns that withdrawing from the agreement could create business uncertainty and hinder climate progress.
- ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods has advised President-elect Donald Trump to remain in the Paris Climate Agreement to avoid global confusion and maintain business stability.
- Woods argues that frequent policy changes between administrations create inefficiencies and uncertainties for businesses like ExxonMobil.
- Despite Trump's campaign promises to increase fossil fuel production, Woods notes that the global market is already well-supplied with oil and gas.
- Energy analysts emphasize that U.S. presidents have limited influence over global oil prices, as the market is driven by international supply and demand.
- ExxonMobil plans to continue investing in low-carbon technologies and supports maintaining regulations to curb methane emissions.