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3.8
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bp is on a mission to help deliver a better, more balanced energy system and reach net zero by 2050 or sooner.
Overall Rating
3.8/5
based on 399 reviews
5% below
industry average
Highly rated for
Work-life balance, Salary
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Work Policy
Hybrid
94% employees reported
Monday to Friday
85% employees reported
Flexible timing
59% employees reported
No travel
68% employees reported
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Office cab/shuttle
20 employees reported
Cafeteria
15 employees reported
Health insurance
12 employees reported
Job/Soft skill training
11 employees reported
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bp is a global energy business with over 100 years of experience across the value chain. Our purpose is to reimagine energy for people and our planet as we become a net zero company by 2050 or sooner, and also help the world get to net zero.
Mission: We’ve set a new purpose and ambition – to reimagine energy for people and planet and to become a net zero company by 2050, or sooner, and help the world get to net zero.
bp Ratings
based on 399 reviews
Overall Rating
3.8/5
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Work-life balance
3.9
Salary
3.7
Company culture
3.7
Job security
3.6
Skill development
3.5
Work satisfaction
3.1
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bp is rated 3.8 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 399 company reviews.This rating reflects an average employee experience, indicating moderate satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at bp
based on 382 reviews
4.0
Rated by 95 Women
Rated 3.9 for Work-life balance and 3.9 for Company culture
3.7
Rated by 287 Men
Rated 4.0 for Work-life balance and 4.0 for Salary
Work Policy at bp
based on 93 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
94%
Work from office
5%
Permanent work from home
1%
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Overall Rating | 3.8/5 based on 399 reviews | 4.0/5 based on 16.1k reviews | 4.2/5 based on 1.4k reviews | 4.4/5 based on 3k reviews |
Highly Rated for | Work-life balance Salary | Job security Skill development Work-life balance | Skill development Salary Job security | Skill development Work-life balance Job security |
Critically Rated for | Promotions | Promotions | No critically rated category | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 94% employees reported | Work from office 81% employees reported | Work from office 86% employees reported | Work from office 77% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 4.0 Good rated by 95 women | 3.9 Good rated by 1.1k women | 4.0 Good rated by 164 women | 4.5 Good rated by 253 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 3.7 Good rated by 287 men | 4.0 Good rated by 14k men | 4.3 Good rated by 1.1k men | 4.4 Good rated by 2.4k men |
Job security | 3.7 Good | 4.1 Good | 4.0 Good | 4.2 Good |
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bp Salaries
bp salaries have received with an average score of 3.9 out of 5 by 399 employees.
Senior Analyst
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Analyst
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ARC Analyst
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹16 L/yr
Financial Analyst
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₹5.5 L/yr - ₹13.9 L/yr
Software Engineer
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Inventory Analyst
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹11 L/yr
Senior Software Engineer
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Data Operations Analyst
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₹5.1 L/yr - ₹9.5 L/yr
AR Analyst
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BP dropping its green ambitions is a travesty. But that’s exactly how capitalism works
- BP has abandoned its green ambitions under pressure from shareholder Elliott Management, shifting focus back to oil and gas.
- The issue goes beyond BP and reflects capitalism's struggle to address the climate crisis effectively.
- Marx's views on market competition and profit maximization align with BP's refocus on fossil fuels over renewables.
- Capitalism's emphasis on shareholder value limits companies like BP from prioritizing environmentally sustainable but less profitable options.
- The core problem lies in the systemic requirements that push companies towards environmentally harmful practices.
- Governments' failure to curb fossil fuel production and incentivize cleaner energy sources further enables companies like BP to backtrack on green initiatives.
- Political and economic complexities hinder straightforward solutions like implementing carbon taxes or boosting renewable energy returns.
- As long as profit motives dominate the energy sector, resolving the climate crisis remains challenging.
- The comparison to Citigroup's investment in sub-prime mortgages highlights the persistent pursuit of profit despite looming risks.
- Author Brett Christophers underscores the limitations of capitalism in addressing environmental challenges in his book.
Guardian | 4 Mar, 2025
bp strategy resetting not to impact the group’s India green biz
- bp introduced a fundamentally reset strategy with significant capital reallocation to drive improved performance and grow free cash flow, returns, and shareholder value.
- Despite the global strategy shift, bp's India business is unaffected and continues to work smoothly.
- bp has invested in the Green Growth Equity Fund in India and completed its acquisition of Lightsource bp, focusing on solar power projects and solutions.
- bp is actively involved in green initiatives in India, including research in the bio-space and biofuels sector, and the Jio-bp joint venture for EV charging stations.
HinduBusinessLine | 2 Mar, 2025
DeBriefed 28 February 2025: COP16 lands finance deal; More than half of nations skip key nature pledge; UK eyes cost-saving emissions plan
- The UK is considering reducing emissions to 87% below 1990 levels by 2040 to stay on track for net-zero by 2050, potentially saving household bills by £1,400 annually.
- Media focused on impacts such as reducing meat consumption and possibly imposing higher taxes on frequent fliers, sparking debates on achieving emission cuts.
- UK Prime Minister plans to cut aid budget but ringfence climate finance despite dismay among climate groups.
- Germany's Christian Democrats won the federal election, maintaining a commitment to climate neutrality despite potentially reduced focus on climate policies.
- US EPA aims to reverse the 'endangerment finding', which mandated greenhouse gas emissions regulation.
- BP announced a reduction in renewable investment and increased spending on oil and gas.
- Ukraine and the US made an agreement to jointly explore Ukraine's mineral resources, including oil and gas.
- Tesla's electric vehicle sales in Europe dropped by 45% following Elon Musk's 'political meddling'.
- Research indicated that the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is unlikely to collapse this century.
- Antarctica could develop new carbon sinks due to climate change, and UK peatland fires released a significant amount of carbon.
Carbonbrief | 28 Feb, 2025
Museums defend BP sponsorship after firm abandons climate targets
- The British Museum and the Science Museum defend their financial ties to BP after the company abandons its climate targets.
- Both museums state that BP's decision to focus on fossil fuel production will not alter their relationship with the company.
- Campaign group Culture Unstained calls on the museums to end their sponsorship deals with BP, citing ethical conflicts in supporting BP's business plans.
- The Royal Opera House, National Portrait Gallery, and Tate galleries have previously cut ties with BP due to pressure from climate campaigners.
Guardian | 27 Feb, 2025
HSBC Says It’s Time To End ‘Negative Bias’ On Fossil Fuels
- HSBC's new chief sustainability officer advocates for ending the negative bias towards fossil fuels to ensure energy security and aid in the transition to a low-carbon future.
- Banks and investors are challenging net zero assumptions as the world is on track for significant warming, emphasizing the need to increase spending on low-carbon activities.
- Currently, the banking industry's allocation towards green projects falls short of the required ratio for limiting warming to 1.5C, with pressure on fossil-fuel clients to uphold core strategies.
- BP's recent shift towards increasing investment in oil and gas over renewable energy aligns with banks' criticism of overly restrictive fossil-fuel policies.
- HSBC and other banks are reevaluating emissions goals due to slow decarbonization progress, acknowledging challenges posed by political and physical realities.
- The global push for net zero is losing support, with political shifts and economic challenges making the 1.5C alignment increasingly difficult to achieve.
- Despite obstacles, HSBC remains committed to reaching net zero financed emissions by 2050, emphasizing the scientific basis of staying aligned with a 1.5C pathway.
- HSBC's sustainability strategy evolves under new leadership to navigate the changing global finance landscape and environmental challenges posed by current realities.
- Key players in global finance retreat from net zero initiatives, affected by political climates and economic constraints that impact climate goals and energy transition efforts.
- The discussion on fossil fuels in the financial sector reflects a broader debate on balancing energy security, environmental concerns, and the urgency of transitioning towards sustainable practices.
Bloomberg Quint | 27 Feb, 2025
Dirtier BP is still miles away from resetting its share price
- BP's share price fell by 1.4% after announcing its new strategy, despite CEO calling it 'exciting'.
- The company's stock is still down by almost a quarter in the past two years and far from being 'fundamentally reset'.
- BP has shifted its focus away from low-carbon energy, reducing investment to 5% or less of the overall budget.
- The company is increasing spending on oil and gas by 20% and has abandoned the previous target of reducing fossil fuel production.
Guardian | 27 Feb, 2025
BP expected to scrap renewables target in shift back to fossil fuels
- BP is expected to scrap its target to increase renewable energy generation by 2030 and shift back to fossil fuels.
- The company is also likely to abandon its target for underlying profits this year and instead set an annual percentage growth target.
- BP plans to divest assets and cut low-carbon investments to reduce debt and increase returns under pressure from shareholders.
- BP's CEO, Murray Auchincloss, aims to fundamentally reset the company's strategy after reporting a slump in profits and facing pressure from activist investor Elliott Management.
Guardian | 24 Feb, 2025
Jio-bp To Set Up 30K EV Charging Points By 2030
- Jio-bp, the joint venture between Reliance Industries and BP, plans to establish over 30,000 EV charging points in India by 2030.
- The charging stations will be located at convenient places such as malls, corporate parks, hotels, and airports.
- Jio-bp's EV charging stations will be powered by solar energy, with around 70% of the electricity coming from green sources.
- The company aims to ride the growth momentum once electric vehicle adoption crosses the 5% mark, which has been observed in other countries.
Inc42 | 15 Feb, 2025
WildSight Launches a Way for Companies to Kickstart Their Nature Strategy
- WildSight, an AI-powered business intelligence unit, has launched an innovative solution to help companies navigate environmental responsibility.
- The platform, called WildSight, offers bite-sized video explainers and insightful articles to provide clear, actionable intelligence on critical topics such as regulation, biodiversity credits, and nature-positive claims.
- With the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) coming into force and increasing demand for platforms like WildSight, the market for business intelligence on nature risks and opportunities is growing.
- Early users of WildSight include organizations like Aon, British Airways, BP, Gucci, and Rio Tinto. WildSight plans to release more advanced tools in the future to help companies take concrete steps on their nature strategies.
Gritdaily | 15 Feb, 2025
DeBriefed 14 February 2025: Nearly 95% of countries miss UN climate deadline; 1.5C on horizon; Behind-the-scenes of CB analysis
- Two new studies suggest the world is close to exceeding the 1.5C global temperature limit set by the Paris Agreement, with annual average temperatures hitting 1.5C for the first time in 2024.
- Findings show that without stringent emissions cuts, the 1.5C threshold could be crossed within the next 10 years, aligning with estimates from the IPCC and Carbon Brief.
- BP's chief executive plans to reset the company's strategy by scaling back oil and gas output targets and focusing more on renewables.
- Indonesia aims to increase its renewable energy share to 35% by 2034 by expanding solar, battery, hydro, and geothermal capacity.
- A German government report labels climate change as an 'existential threat' to the EU due to its destabilizing effects.
- China's construction of coal-fired power plants reached a 10-year high in 2024, raising concerns about emissions.
- The UK government agrees to halve subsidies for the Drax power plant and demands all wood to come from '100% sustainable' sources.
- Nigeria seeks assistance from India for its energy transition plans, while the US and India strike a deal for more American oil and gas imports.
- The UK witnesses a 57% increase in second-hand electric vehicle sales in 2024, signaling a growing market for EVs.
- Recent studies reveal that local climate change impacts are linked to education levels and highlight the risks posed by carbon emissions from permafrost.
Carbonbrief | 14 Feb, 2025
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bp FAQs
When was bp founded?
bp was founded in 1909. The company has been operating for 116 years primarily in the Oil & Gas sector.
Where is the bp headquarters located?
bp is headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
How many employees does bp have in India?
bp currently has more than 3,700+ employees in India. Finance & Accounting department appears to have the highest employee count in bp based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does bp have good work-life balance?
bp has a work-life balance rating of 4.0 out of 5 based on 300+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 69% employees rated bp 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read bp work-life balance reviews for more details
Is bp good for career growth?
Career growth at bp is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.1. 31% employees rated bp 3 or below, while 69% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading bp promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in bp?
Working at bp comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for work life balance and salary & benefits. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 300+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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