SHOCKING: 13 | Mind Blowing Facts

Was 2025 the year that business retreated from net zero?

From retailers to banks, carmakers to councils, the bold pledges for carbon-neutral economies are being watered down or scrapped

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2025

BP's C-suite milestone: Women in both the CEO and CFO seats

Woodside Energy leader Meg O’Neill will join BP as CEO, alongside finance chief Kate Thomson.

Fortune · Dec 19, 2025

Morning Mail: cautious welcome for plan to tackle hate speech, seven detained in Sydney operation, England’s Snicko woe

Albanese government’s five-point plan is an essential ‘first step’, groups say; heavily armed officers swoop on two cars to allegedly prevent ‘violent act’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2025

BP hires first female boss as chief executive steps down

Murray Auchincloss’s departure after less than two years follows the appointment of Albert Manifold as BP’s new chairman in July.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

BP hires first female boss after surprise departure of chief executive

The abrupt departure of Murray Auchincloss follows the appointment of Albert Manifold as BP’s new chairman

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025

FTSE 100 Live 18 December: Currys surges after results beat, BP names first female CEO

The Bank of England will today reduce the cost of borrowing by cutting interest rates from 4% to 3.75%.

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

Meg O'Neill becomes first female CEO of BP in its 116 year history as Auchincloss steps down

Auchincloss will serve in an advisory role until December 2026 “to ensure a smooth transition.”

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

Woodside Energy’s Meg O’Neill, who criticised ‘zealous’ young climate activists, moves to BP

O’Neill tapped to lead global oil and gas giant, which has broken from net zero strategy and will ramp up fossil fuels

The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2025

Woodside boss quits to become BP's first female chief

The leader of Australia's biggest oil and gas company has resigned to become the first woman to lead oil giant BP in the company's 116-year history.

AAP · Dec 17, 2025

BP names Meg O’Neill as new CEO after incumbent ousted

O’Neill, who has led Woodside Energy since 2021, will be oil and gas company’s first female chief executive

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2025