Exxon’s Plans for Surge in Emissions Leaked

The transcript discusses Exxon's plans to increase emissions by 17% by 2025, despite global efforts to reduce carbon output. The US withdrawal from the Paris Accord may have influenced Exxon's actions, contrasting with European companies aligning with climate science. Potential pressure from a new US administration and investors could force Exxon to disclose more about its emissions. Exxon has delayed some production plans due to falling oil prices but has not canceled projects, leaving future emissions uncertain.

What was Exxon's projected increase in emissions by 2025 according to internal documents?

• 25%

• 17%

• 10%

• 30%

Which major international agreement did the US withdraw from, potentially influencing Exxon's actions?

• Kyoto Protocol

• Montreal Protocol

• Geneva Convention

• Paris Accord

Which European oil company has committed to cutting its oil production by 40% within the next decade?

• Chevron

• Exxon

• BP

• Total

What is one potential impact if Joe Biden is elected President regarding US climate policy?

• Increase in oil production

• Withdrawal from all climate agreements

• Commitment to net zero emissions by 2050

• Reduction in renewable energy investments

What kind of pressure might investors put on Exxon regarding its emissions?

• Demand for higher oil prices

• Request for emissions disclosures

• Push for more oil exploration

• Encouragement to increase emissions