Tag: ExxonMobil
The countries of the Global South are trying to harness the corporate responsibility of Western companies
Eva Nilsson, in his dissertation, “Profiting from ‘Good Oppressors’. Global South States Compete, Instrumentalize, and Negotiate Responsible Business at the UN and Tanzania,” explores how nations of the Global South engage in CSR. Despite a growing body of research on the impact of responsible and irresponsible business practices in these regions, little research has been…
Fossil fuel projects increase despite warnings from scientists
Although scientists continue to insist that the planet must move away from its reliance on oil, gas and coal to effectively combat climate change, hydrocarbon development projects continue to emerge. Several countries, cities and NGOs are calling for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. Within the next few years, multinational companies such as Qatar Energy, Gazprom,…
Multinational companies open new gas plants, despite climate change warnings
Although scientists continue to insist that the planet must move away from its reliance on oil, gas and coal to effectively combat climate change, hydrocarbon development projects continue to emerge. Several countries, cities and NGOs are calling for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. Within the next few years, multinational companies such as Qatar Energy, Gazprom,…
Finland abolishes nuclear power agreement with Russia
The work will be completed with immediate effect The Finnish group Fennovoima said on Monday that they had terminated their contract with the Russian state nuclear power giant Rosatom to build a nuclear power plant. The planned Hanhikivi-1 site was ordered by the Finnish-Russian consortium Fennovoima, where Finnish stakeholders own two thirds, and the rest…
ATP compilation: The four best seeds roll into quarters in Doha
Canadian Denis Shapovalov defeated Alex Molcan of Slovakia 6-4, 6-0 on Wednesday to lead a parade of top seed to the quarterfinals of the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha, Qatar. The top-seeded Shapovalov needed just 53 minutes to send Molcan out and advance. Shapovalov will play against Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech, who rallied to upset 7th-placed…