    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1999, Book I)]
    [January 25, 1999]
    [Page 103]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on BP Amoco's Efforts To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
    January 25, 1999

        I commend BP Amoco and its chief executive, John Browne, for once again demonstrating the kind of corporate
    leadership needed to meet two of our most pressing environmental
    challenges--air pollution and global warming.
        Last fall British Petroleum set a new standard in corporate
    responsibility by voluntarily pledging to reduce dramatically its
    emissions of greenhouse gases. Today BP Amoco extended this pledge to
    cover Amoco's production facilities as well. These commitments
    demonstrate that leading corporations can serve their investors and
    their customers, even as they join us in the fight against global
    warming.
        Also today, BP Amoco announced plans to market cleaner fuels in 40
    cities around the world to help improve local air quality. By using the
    latest technology to custom tailor fuels to address the unique pollution
    concerns of these cities, the company will help produce cleaner,
    healthier air for millions of people worldwide. And it is helping to
    build the kind of partnership between the fuel and automotive industries
    that will be needed to deliver clean, efficient transportation for the
    21st century.
        With today's announcements, BP Amoco offers further proof that a
    strong economy and a healthy environment go hand in hand. Working
    together, we can ensure that future generations breathe cleaner air, and
    we can protect them from the grave risks of global warming.