The necessity of directing investment to green sources was named the main reason for why UK business leaders support the government's proposal of ending new licenses for North Sea oil and gas exploration. Meeting climate commitments followed, with 45 percent of respondents citing it as a major reason.
Reasons for why business leaders support the government's proposal of stopping new North Sea oil and gas exploration grants in the United Kingdom in 2024
Senior business decision makers. Multiple answers were possible.
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
Original survey question asked as: "You said you were supportive of proposals to stop granting new licenses for oil and gas exploration in the North Sea. Why this? Select all that apply."
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Public First. (November 24, 2024). Reasons for why business leaders support the government's proposal of stopping new North Sea oil and gas exploration grants in the United Kingdom in 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1541525/uk-survey-on-reasons-for-supporting-end-in-north-sea-oil-licensing/
Public First. "Reasons for why business leaders support the government's proposal of stopping new North Sea oil and gas exploration grants in the United Kingdom in 2024." Chart. November 24, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1541525/uk-survey-on-reasons-for-supporting-end-in-north-sea-oil-licensing/
Public First. (2024). Reasons for why business leaders support the government's proposal of stopping new North Sea oil and gas exploration grants in the United Kingdom in 2024. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 23, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1541525/uk-survey-on-reasons-for-supporting-end-in-north-sea-oil-licensing/
Public First. "Reasons for Why Business Leaders Support The Government's Proposal of Stopping New North Sea Oil and Gas Exploration Grants in The United Kingdom in 2024." Statista, Statista Inc., 24 Nov 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1541525/uk-survey-on-reasons-for-supporting-end-in-north-sea-oil-licensing/
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Reasons for why business leaders support the government's proposal of stopping new North Sea oil and gas exploration grants in the United Kingdom in 2024 [Graph], Public First, November 24, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1541525/uk-survey-on-reasons-for-supporting-end-in-north-sea-oil-licensing/
