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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Julia Kollewe and Jillian Ambrose

BP imposes hiring freeze and halts new offshore wind projects

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Murray Auchincloss has pledged a ‘more pragmatic’ approach to BP’s green targets since becoming CEO in January. Photograph: Amr Alfiky/Reuters

The head of BP has imposed a hiring freeze and halted new offshore wind projects, in an apparent attempt to placate investors who are unhappy with the oil company’s green targets.

Murray Auchincloss, BP’s former finance chief, took up the role of CEO in January after the shock departure of his predecessor, Bernard Looney, with a promise to focus on delivering value for shareholders.

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