Extinction rebellion dump manure at BP's Aberdeen offices
The green activists say the protest in Dyce is to highlight 'hypocrisy' of the oil giant partnering with Aberdeen City to help reach low emission targets.
Last updated 20th Oct 2020
Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion have today (October 20) dumped manure outside the offices of oil giant BP in Dyce, Aberdeen.
They say this is to highlight the 'bad smell' they say surrounds BP's attempts to get involved with green project. This includes partnering with Aberdeen City Council to help reach low emission targets.
Yolanda Cowen, from Aberdeen, said; “BP is now advising Aberdeen City Council on decarbonisation and dropping emissions. You wouldn’t trust a tobacco company to provide cancer care, so why are our political representatives allowing the least trustworthy company to muscle in on the most pressing issue of our time? They are literally the last people who should be asked. Based on the evidence - their track record - BP will always put their profits before anything else. This has moved past greenwashing, this is gaslighting.”
Oil and Gas UK responded to the protest, calling it 'another piece of theatre'.
An OGUK spokesperson said:
“Extinction Rebellion’s tactics stink. At a time when many are worried about their jobs and all companies face an uncertain economic future, this is another piece of theatre which sadly brings us no further forwards towards the low carbon recovery we all want to see.
“Energy communities including Aberdeen have a positive and exciting role to play as we look to meet the UK’s energy needs from domestic resources while also developing solutions which help the wider economy change too. In difficult times it’s more important than ever that we work together instead of seeking divisions.”
BP themselves have said they are involved in various projects top help lower emissions and be more eco-friendly.