Climate activist buys into large companies to intensify CO2 plans

Shipping is a major CO2 polluter and thus it should view itself as a part of the solution, says Dutch climate activist Mark van Baal. He works as a shareholder to get major oil companies such as Shell and Chevron to think long-term and intensify their climate efforts.
Founder of Follow This, Mark van Baal | Photo: Pascal Rohe/Follow This
Founder of Follow This, Mark van Baal | Photo: Pascal Rohe/Follow This
BY JENS THOMSEN, SHIPPINGWATCH

Shipping companies should view the transition to sustainable energy as an opportunity to ensure long-term survival of their companies rather than postponing the transition, says Dutch climate activist Mark van Baal.

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