The International Energy Agency recently reported that 2021 saw energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rise to their highest level in history. BP on Tuesday appointed Kate Thomson as interim chief financial officer to take the place of Murray Auchincloss who became interim CEO last week. The reshuffle follows the abrupt departure of CEO Bernard Looney last week after he did not fully disclose past relationships with colleagues. Thomson, who joined BP nearly 20 years ago, previously headed the finances of the energy giant's oil and gas production and operations division. Auchincloss, 52, worked closely with Looney in devising BP's energy transition strategy and has advocated a focus on high-return assets to finance the transition, according to two company sources.

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Persons: Kate Thomson, Murray Auchincloss, Bernard Looney, Thomson, Auchincloss, Looney Organizations: International Energy Agency, BP, Aker BP Locations: London