Shell and BP: why we are hopeful for a sensible transition to renewables

Will big oil make the change?

The major UK-quoted energy companies are in a good position to shift towards clean renewable energy sources.

The world's major energy companies have found themselves on the disruption front line. They are there amid urgent efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in order to avoid the consequences of unchecked global warming. Great changes are being required of the industry to transition to clean renewable energy sources. Its core activities of exploring, acquiring and developing fossil fuels are under intense public scrutiny. For background, see: Q&A: the end of big oil? Fortunately for investors in UK-quoted BP and Royal Dutch Shell, their management teams are rising to the challenge. Th...