The BBC received about £300,000 in advertising revenue last year from Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, Aramco, despite BBC director general Tim Davie calling on every arm of the broadcaster to “dial up the focus on sustainability” and reduce net greenhouse gas emissions.
Although the BBC does not carry advertising in the UK, much of its overseas output is supported by commercials.
Big fossil fuel companies have spent approximately $660,000 (£483,000) with the BBC on US-focused digital adverts
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