英力士质疑英国净零战略

Core Viewpoint - The INEOS Group has raised strong concerns regarding the UK's net-zero emissions strategy, citing a report from the Institute of Economic Affairs that estimates the true cost of achieving the UK's decarbonization commitments could reach £7.6 trillion, significantly exceeding official forecasts [1] Group 1: Concerns about Net-Zero Policies - INEOS Director Tom Crotty criticized the current net-zero policies as relying on "fantasy economics," indicating that carbon taxes and regulatory costs are undermining the competitiveness of European industries [1] - The report suggests that these policies may lead to accelerated industrial migration from Europe to regions with more lenient carbon emission standards [1] Group 2: Industry Impact and Recommendations - INEOS Founder and Chairman Jim Ratcliffe expressed concerns that achieving decarbonization through deindustrialization is unwise, as it could result in job losses, weakened energy security, and minimal impact on global carbon emissions [1] - Ratcliffe called for policies to focus on reducing industrial energy costs, increasing incentives for clean technologies, and adopting a more competitive industrial support model similar to that of the United States [1]