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BP Moving Away From "Green" Image

02.28.08

British Petroleum is moving away from its “green” business branding, focusing on alternative energy going forward predominantly for it equity value.

The company’s “green” unit, valued at between $5 and $7 billion, has been a central theme of its advertising, but may fall prey to aggressive cost cutting by a new regime seeking to improve the company’s competitive market position.

The company has used the slogan “Beyond Petroleum” to highlight its “green” investments as part of its overall branding strategy.



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