BBC Forced to Edit Misleading Pro-Net Zero Headline
The BBC has revised a headline that inaccurately suggested the Confederation of British Industry endorsed green jobs. The original article misrepresented a report commissioned by a pro-net zero think tank, which was prepared by CBI Economics. Following criticism, the BBC clarified the headline to reflect that the study was conducted independently and does not represent the views of the CBI itself.
- ▪The BBC edited a misleading headline regarding the CBI's stance on green jobs.
- ▪The report was commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit and prepared by CBI Economics.
- ▪CBI Economics operates independently from the CBI's policy and advocacy teams.
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The BBC has edited a headline that suggested the Confederation of British Industry backed “green jobs.” Typical… BBC Scotland published an article headlined: “Green jobs contributing £10.2bn to Scotland’s economy, says CBI.” Only, it doesn’t… Actually the CBI’s separate consultancy CBI Economics was commissioned by a pro-net zero think tank to talk up the contributions of eco jobs. The report actually states in a disclaimer: “This report was commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) and prepared by CBI Economics on an independent basis. The analysis, findings and conclusions presented in this report are those of CBI Economics alone and do not necessarily reflect the views or policy positions of the CBI, its members, or ECIU.
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