@cnbc: Nearly 30 years ago, Lord John Browne made a controversial decision as CEO of BP: publicly acknowledging the risks of climate change and arguing that the oil industry had a responsibility to act. ⠀ As world leaders gather for COP31, Browne reflects on that landmark 1997 speech — and why the challenge of making climate action affordable remains unresolved. ⠀ Watch the full episode of Executive Decisions with Steve Sedgwick wherever you get your podcasts.

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Saturday 14 November 2026 10:00:03 GMT