The world’s carbon budget is finite and running out fast; at bp we know the world needs a rapid transition to net zero. We all want energy that is reliable and affordable, but that is no longer enough. It must also be cleaner. This will require nothing short of reimagining energy for people and our planet.bp has set an ambition to become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and to help the world get to net zero. This means dramatically reducing carbon in the company’s operations and production while growing new low carbon businesses, products and services. More details of bp’s ambition can be found here.As bp heads towards net zero, we are committed to listening to, learning from and working with others. That’s why bp is pleased to support the Net Zero Scholarship, a programme to identify and engage with young innovators who are reimaging energy for people and planet today. Scholarship recipients will join bp’s delegation to the 2021 Global Young Leaders Summit in Munich, where they will meet and exchange ideas with peers from across the business. The scholarship seeks candidates making an impact in one of the following areas:Advocating for progressive climate policiesEnhancing current decarbonised energy technologies such as solar and windImproving access to energyInnovating to reduce emissions in households, cities and industries
Access to the Global Young Leaders Summit 2021 in MunichHotel accommodation between 10 - 15 October 2021The cost of travel to and from MunichCatering which includes breakfast, lunch and dinnerGround transportation between Summit venuesAccess to bespoke bp programming including: pre-Summit briefing, a bp buddy from the company’s internal delegation and a post-Summit feedback session.
Candidates must be:Aged 18 - 30* Nationals of all countries are eligible to apply for this scholarship
Global Young Leaders will assess candidates based on their: Evidenced commitment to delivering positive changeDemonstrated capacity for leadershipUnderstanding of key local and/ or global issuesTrack record of generating impactful and innovative ideasGlobal Young Leaders will actively seek and prioritse candidates who are making an impact in at least one of the following areasEnhancing current decarbonised energy technologies such as solar and windImproving access to energyInnovating to reduce emissions in households, cities and industriesAdvocating for proressive climate policies
Submit an online application via the link below before May 2021.A shortlist of candidates will be contacted in June 2021. .*Most delegates are between the age of 18 and 30. The Global Young Leaders team will consider applications from those who are older than 30, pending demonstration of appropriate personal impact, initiative, and willingness to engage. We are not able to accept applications from those who will be aged under 18 at the time of the Summit.
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