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This is an important
document and requires
Notice of bp
your immediate attention Annual General
Meeting 2022
Performing
while
transforming
The BP p.l.c. Annual General Meeting will be held electronically via
bp’s electronic meeting platform and at ExCeL London, One Western
Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL, UK.
Commencing at: 1pm on Thursday, 12 May 2022.
If you are in any doubt about the action you should The registered office of BP p.l.c. is:
take, you should consult an independent financial 1 St James’s Square, London SW1Y 4PD, UK.
advisor. If you have recently sold or transferred your Tel: +44 (0)20 7496 4000
shares in BP p.l.c. you should forward this document Registered in England and Wales No. 102498
to your bank, stockbroker or other agent through
whom the sale or transfer was effected for Find out more online bp.com/agm
transmission to the purchaser or transferee.
Contents
Participating in the Annual General Meeting
Letter from the chair 1
The BP p.l.c. Annual General Meeting (AGM or meeting) will be held
Get involved and have your say 2
electronically via bp’s electronic meeting platform and at ExCeL London
commencing at 1pm on Thursday, 12 May 2022.
Notice of meeting 3-5
Director biographies 6-10 Health notice
In light of the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the ExCeL London
Notes to the resolutions 11-15 currently has in place certain health and safety measures which those
attending the AGM in person will be expected to follow. To find out
Joining the AGM online more please go to excel.london.
Attending the AGM 16 Please refrain from attending the meeting if you are experiencing
symptoms of Covid-19 or have recently been in contact with anyone
Voting at the AGM 17 who has tested positive. Wearing a face covering is recommended
for everyone attending the meeting in person.
Asking questions at the AGM 18
Given the current circumstances, shareholders should be aware that
arrangements for the AGM may change at short notice. We will give
Joining the AGM in person
notice of any changes to our arrangements as early as possible before
the date of the meeting via our website at bp.com/agm or via a
Attending the AGM 19
regulatory announcement.
Voting at the AGM 20
See notes on pages 16-20
Asking questions at the AGM 20
for further details on how to attend the meeting
Shareholder notes 21-25 How to vote
Your votes matter. If you cannot attend the meeting on the day, please vote
Other information 26 your shares by appointing a proxy.
Appendix 1 – Follow This statement and bp’s response 27-28 You can vote online at bp.com/evoting or mybpshares.com or via CREST by
using procedures described in my CREST manual at my.euroclear.com or
Contact details 29 proxymity.io.
See further information on pages 21-25
to understand which voting process is applicable to you
Information for online audience Information for in-person audienceLetter from the chair
Dear fellow shareholder,
I am pleased to invite you to the 2022 AGM of BP p.l.c. (bp or the company)
to be held at 1pm British Summer Time (BST) on Thursday, 12 May 2022.
Welcoming you to the meeting
This year, we are offering shareholders a choice of either joining our
AGM online or, if they choose to do so, in person.
Due to the impact of Covid-19 over the past two years, we have been
unable to hold in-person AGMs. But our experience in modernizing the
traditional format for these events has been very positive and shareholders
have been able to take part in these meetings remotely, to ask questions
and to vote during the meeting. Importantly, we have found that virtual
participation at these events enables access to a wider spectrum of our
owners than is possible through an exclusively in-person event.
Because of these benefits that our shareholders have been able to
experience, this year, we have made further improvements to our digital
AGM platform. We hope that shareholders will take up the opportunity
to join the meeting in this way and look forward to seeing even more
of you online.
The business of the meeting
The various resolutions to be proposed at the AGM are set out in this notice Guidance on how to appoint a proxy and information on corporate
together with explanations in each case. representatives and voting can be found on pages 24-25 of this notice.
The board believes that resolutions 1 to 23 are in the best interests of the The board will be available at the AGM to answer questions from
company and its shareholders and are unanimous in recommending that shareholders, with some joining us via live video link. You are welcome to
you vote in favour of each of them, as we intend to do as fellow submit questions in advance of the meeting, by telephone or via the digital
shareholders. platform during the meeting itself.
Among the ordinary business items for the AGM, you will see two particular Voting results
resolutions that I would like to briefly comment on: The voting results will be announced through a regulatory information
service and will be published on our website at bp.com/agm as soon
1. “Net Zero – from ambition to action” report – this year, the board is
as possible following the AGM.
submitting a non-binding advisory vote to shareholders on bp’s net zero
ambition. This resolution appears in the notice as resolution 3 and seeks On behalf of your board, I would like to thank you for your continued support
to secure support for our ambition and the pathway which has been set and look forward to welcoming you to our AGM.
for its delivery.
This resolution is supported by the board which considers it to be in the
best interests of its shareholders. Helge Lund
Chair
2. Requisitioned resolution – as was the case last year, a group of
18 March 2022
shareholders coordinated by Follow This has proposed a resolution which
appears in this notice as resolution 24, together with a supporting statement
on page 27.
Please scan the QR code below or visit bp.com/agm to find out
The board does not support this resolution as it does not consider it to be more information on the AGM or to access the “Net Zero – from
in the best interests of the company and its shareholders as a whole. ambition to action” report.
A statement from the board in response to resolution 24, encouraging
shareholders to vote against it – as was the case in 2019 and again in 2021
– is set out on page 28 with a recommendation from the directors that
shareholders vote against resolution 24.
Voting and asking questions
However you decide to join the AGM this year, we value your vote and we
encourage you to take this opportunity to provide us with your views on the
actions bp is taking in the delivery of our strategy.
You can vote in a number of ways. Those attending online will be able to
cast their ballot via the digital AGM platform. For those of you attending in
person, you will be able to use an electronic voting handset. If you would
like to vote in advance of the meeting, please do so – you can submit a
proxy vote. For those of you who are participants in a bp employee share
plan, please refer to the notice of meeting and our internal messaging on
how to vote.
Notice of bp Annual General Meeting 2022 1Get involved and have your say
Joining the AGM Voting before the AGM
1: Electronically All shareholders are encouraged to vote. There are
several ways to submit your voting instructions in
Shareholders are encouraged to participate advance of the meeting:
in the AGM electronically via bp’s electronic
meeting platform. 1: at bp’s Share Centre website at
mybpshares.com or bp.com/evoting
A step-by-step guide on how to join the meeting via
bp’s electronic meeting platform, including how to
submit your votes and questions can be found on 2: by completing and returning a paper proxy
form (enclosed with this notice if you have
pages 16-18. You can log on and submit any elected for hard copy documents, or
questions you might have in advance of the meeting, otherwise available from the bp Registrar,
so that your views are heard even if you are unable to Link Group, on request)
participate in the meeting. More information on the
deadline for submitting your questions in advance of
the AGM can be found on page 21. 3: via CREST by using procedures described in
my CREST manual at my.euroclear.com
2: In person
Alternatively, you may attend the meeting in person
at ExCeL London, One Western Gateway, Royal
4: via Proxymity at proxymity.io
For points 1-4 see notes on pages 24-25.
Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL. A step-by-step guide
on how to attend the AGM in person can be found
Options 1, 2, 3 and 4 above should be registered by
on page 19-20.
no later than 1pm BST on Tuesday, 10 May 2022.
After then, you will no longer be able to submit your
proxy vote via bp’s Share Centre website, or via the
Viewing the AGM CREST or Proxymity platforms. If you are an
employee share plan participant you can instruct the
1: Broadcast plan/account trustee(s)/nominee(s) to vote on your
behalf at the AGM for any shares which have voting
Shareholders who wish to simply follow (and not rights as per the applicable plan rules. You can submit
participate in) the AGM via the webcast should go your instruction to the trustee(s)/nominees(s) via your
to bp.com/agm/webcast and follow the online EquatePlus account. This can be accessed using the
instructions. Shareholders should note that the link to EquatePlus on the bp intranet at people@bp
webcast is not interactive. If you wish to participate or by logging in to equateplus.com. Instructions must
in or vote at the meeting you should join the meeting be received via EquatePlus for onward transmission
electronically via bp’s electronic meeting platform, or to the trustee(s)/nominee(s) by 5pm BST on
in person, rather than following the broadcast. If you Wednesday, 4 May 2022. This time and date is
cannot attend the meeting please appoint a proxy on subject to the trustee(s)/nominees(s) confirmation
your behalf so that their vote is counted. upon receipt of this notice of meeting. Please refer to
EquatePlus for the latest information and timing on
submitting your instructions.
Our website, bp.com,
is the principal means we use to
communicate with our shareholders. Voting at the AGM
copy of our Annual Report, which
A
Shareholders participating in the meeting
includes our Strategic Report
electronically via bp’s electronic meeting platform will
ll the latest news, press releases
A be able to vote once the chair of the AGM formally
and investor presentations opens the poll at the meeting. A list of all resolutions
and voting choices will appear on your device. See
detailed account of our approach
A more information on page 17.
to corporate governance
Shareholders attending the meeting in person will
be able to vote with the electronic voting handset
received as you enter the auditorium. See more
information on page 20.
2 Notice of bp Annual General Meeting 2022Notice of meeting
Notice of meeting and resolutions to be proposed
Notice is hereby given that the 113th Annual General Meeting of BP p.l.c. (bp or the company) will
be held electronically via bp’s electronic meeting platform and at the ExCeL London, One Western
Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL, UK commencing at 1pm (BST) on Thursday,
12 May 2022, for the transaction of the following business.
The board considers resolutions 1 to 23 to be in the best interests of the company and its shareholders as a whole
and recommends that you vote FOR these resolutions.
The board does not consider resolution 24 to be in the best interests of the company and its shareholders as a
whole and recommends that you vote AGAINST this resolution.
Resolution 1 Resolution 8
Report and accounts To re-elect Miss P Daley
To receive the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended
31 December 2021. See biography on page 8 and notes on page 12
See notes on page 11 Resolution 9
Resolution 2 To re-elect Mrs M B Meyer
Directors’ remuneration report See biography on page 8 and notes on page 12
To approve the directors’ remuneration report contained on pages 116-141
of the Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021. Resolution 10
See notes on page 11 To re-elect Sir J Sawers
See biography on page 9 and notes on page 12
Resolution 3
“Net Zero – from ambition to action” report Resolution 11
That the report*, “Net Zero – from ambition to action”, is supported.
To re-elect Mr T Morzaria
* dated 18 March 2022 and available on bp.com/agm
See biography on page 9 and notes on page 12
See notes on pages 11-12 including the board’s recommendation
to vote FOR this resolution. Resolution 12
Resolution 4 To re-elect Mrs K Richardson
To re-elect Mr H Lund See biography on page 10 and notes on page 12
See biography on page 6 and notes on page 12 Resolution 13
Resolution 5 To re-elect Dr J Teyssen
To re-elect Mr B Looney See biography on page 10 and notes on page 12
See biography on page 6 and notes on page 12 Resolution 14
Resolution 6 Reappointment of auditor
To reappoint Deloitte LLP as auditor from the conclusion of the meeting until
To re-elect Mr M Auchincloss the conclusion of the next annual general meeting before which accounts
are laid.
See biography on page 7 and notes on page 12
See notes on page 12
Resolution 7
To re-elect Mrs P R Reynolds
See biography on page 7 and notes on page 12
Notice of bp Annual General Meeting 2022 3Notice of meeting
Continued
Resolution 15 Resolution 19
Remuneration of auditor Directors’ authority to allot shares (section 551)
To authorize the audit committee to fix the auditor’s remuneration. To authorize the directors, in accordance with section 551 of the Companies
Act 2006, to exercise all the powers of the company to allot shares in the
See notes on page 12 company and to grant rights to subscribe for, or to convert any security into,
shares in the company:
Resolution 16
a. up to an aggregate nominal amount of $1,622,818,843; and
Renewal of the BP ShareMatch UK Plan 2001 b. up to a further aggregate nominal amount of $1,622,818,843 provided
To approve the renewal of the rules of the BP ShareMatch UK Plan 2001 that (i) they are equity securities (within the meaning of section 560(1)
(ShareMatch UK) (as amended), the principal features of which are of the Companies Act 2006) and (ii) they are offered by way of a rights
summarized in the notes on pages 12-13, a copy of which is produced issue to holders of ordinary shares on the register of members at such
in draft at this meeting and for the purposes of identification initialled by record date as the directors may determine where the equity securities
the chair, and further to authorize the directors to: respectively attributable to the interests of the ordinary shareholders are
proportionate (as nearly as may be practicable) to the respective
a. do all things as they consider necessary and expedient to continue numbers of ordinary shares held by them on any such record date and
to operate ShareMatch UK. to other holders of equity securities entitled to participate therein,
subject to such exclusions or other arrangements as the directors may
See notes on page 12 and 13 deem necessary or expedient to deal with treasury shares, fractional
entitlements or legal or practical problems arising under the laws of any
Resolution 17 overseas territory or the requirements of any regulatory body or stock
exchange or by virtue of shares being represented by depositary receipts
Renewal of the BP Sharesave UK Plan 2001 or any other matter.
To approve the renewal of the BP Sharesave UK Plan 2001 (Sharesave UK)
(as amended), the principal features of which are summarized in the notes This authority shall continue for the period ending on the date of the annual
on pages 12-13, a copy of which is produced in draft at this meeting and for general meeting in 2023 or 12 August 2023, whichever is the earlier,
the purposes of identification initialled by the chair, and further to authorize provided that the directors shall be entitled to make offers or agreements
the directors to: before the expiry of such authority which would or might require shares to
be allotted or such rights to be granted after such expiry and the company
a. do all things as they consider necessary and expedient to continue may allot shares and grant rights pursuant to any such offer or agreement
to operate Sharesave UK; and as if this authority had not expired.
b. establish or maintain such further plans for the benefit of employees
based on Sharesave UK subject to such modifications as may be See notes on page 14
necessary or desirable to take account of security laws, exchange control
and tax legislation in any country outside of the UK, provided that any Resolution 20
shares made available under Sharesave UK are treated as counting
against any limits on individual participation in such further plans and any Authority for disapplication of pre‑emption rights
new shares made available under such further plans are treated as (section 561)
counting against any limits on overall participation in Sharesave UK. If resolution 19 is passed, to authorize the directors, pursuant to section 570
and section 573 of the Companies Act 2006, to allot equity securities
See notes on pages 12 and 13 (within the meaning of section 560 of that Act) for cash pursuant to the
authority conferred by resolution 19 and by way of a sale of treasury shares
Resolution 18 as if section 561(1) of that Act did not apply to any such allotment, provided
that this power shall be limited to:
Political donations and political expenditure
a. the allotment of equity securities or sale of treasury shares in connection
To authorize, for the purposes of Part 14 of the Companies Act 2006, the
with an offer of securities in favour of the holders of ordinary shares on
company and all companies which are, at any time during the period for
the register of members at such record date as the directors may
which this resolution has effect, subsidiaries of the company:
determine, and to other persons entitled to participate therein, where the
a. to make political donations to political parties or independent electoral equity securities respectively attributable to the interests of the ordinary
candidates, not exceeding £100,000 in total; shareholders are proportionate (as nearly as may be practicable) to the
b. to make political donations to political organizations other than political respective numbers of ordinary shares held by them on any such record
parties, not exceeding £100,000 in total; and date, subject to such exclusions or other arrangements as the directors
c. to incur political expenditure, not exceeding £100,000 in total. may deem necessary or expedient to deal with treasury shares,
fractional entitlements or legal or practical problems arising under the
In each case, as such terms are defined in Part 14 of the Companies Act laws of any overseas territory or the requirements of any regulatory body
2006. This authority shall continue for the period ending on the date of the or stock exchange or by virtue of ordinary shares being represented by
annual general meeting to be held in 2023. depositary receipts or any other matter; and
b. the allotment of equity securities or sale of treasury shares (otherwise
See notes on page 14 than pursuant to sub-paragraph a. of this resolution 20) to any person
or persons up to an aggregate nominal amount of $243,422,826.
4 Notice of bp Annual General Meeting 2022This authority shall continue for the same period as the authority conferred In exercising this authority, the company may purchase shares using any
by resolution 19, provided that the company shall be entitled to make offers currency, including pounds sterling, US dollars and euros.
or agreements before the expiry of such authority which would or might
This authority shall continue for the period ending on the date of the annual
require equity securities to be allotted after such expiry and the directors
general meeting in 2023 or 12 August 2023, whichever is the earlier,
may allot equity securities pursuant to any such offer or agreement as if this
provided that, if the company has agreed before this date to purchase
authority had not expired.
ordinary shares where these purchases will or may be executed after the
See notes on pages 14 and 15 authority terminates (either wholly or in part), the company may complete
such purchases.
Resolution 21 See notes on page 15
Additional authority for disapplication of pre-emption rights
(section 561) Resolution 23
If resolution 19 is passed, and in addition to the power conferred by
Notice of general meetings
resolution 20, to authorize the directors pursuant to section 570 and section
To authorize the calling of general meetings of the company (not being an
573 of the Companies Act 2006, to allot equity securities (within
annual general meeting) by notice of at least 14 clear days.
the meaning of section 560 of that Act) for cash pursuant to the authority
conferred by resolution 19 and by way of a sale of treasury shares as if
See notes on page 15
section 561(1) of that Act did not apply to any such allotment provided
that this power shall:
Resolution 24
a. be limited to the allotment of equity securities or sale of treasury shares
to any person or persons up to an aggregate nominal amount of Follow This shareholder resolution on climate change targets
$243,422,826; and The following resolution has been requisitioned by a group of
b. only be used for the purposes of financing (or refinancing, if the shareholders coordinated by Follow This. This resolution is not
authority is to be used within six months after the original transaction) supported by the board. It reads as follows:
a transaction which the directors determine to be an acquisition or
“Shareholders support the company to set and publish targets that are
other capital investment of a kind contemplated by the 2015 Statement
consistent with the goal of the Paris Climate Agreement: to limit global
of Principles on disapplying pre-emption rights published by the
warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts
Pre-Emption Group.
to limit the temperature increase to 1.5°C.
This authority shall continue for the same period as the authority conferred
These quantitative targets should cover the short-, medium-, and long-term
by resolution 19, provided that the company shall be entitled to make offers
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the company’s operations and the use
or agreements before the expiry of such authority which would or might
of its energy products (Scope 1, 2, and 3).
require equity securities to be allotted after such expiry and the directors
may allot equity securities pursuant to any such offer or agreement as if Shareholders request that the company report on the strategy and
this authority had not expired. underlying policies for reaching these targets and on the progress made,
at least on an annual basis, at reasonable cost and omitting proprietary
See notes on pages 14 and 15 information.
Resolution 22 You have our support.”
The board recommends to vote AGAINST this resolution.
Share buyback
To authorize the company generally and unconditionally to make market See notes on page 15 and Appendix 1 on pages 27-28 which
purchases (as defined in section 693(4) of the Companies Act 2006) includes a statement setting out the board’s response to this
of ordinary shares with nominal value of $0.25 each in the company, resolution
provided that:
Notes: Resolutions 1 to 19 inclusive will be proposed as ordinary
a. the company does not purchase under this authority more than resolutions. For each of those resolutions to be passed, more than
1,947,382,612 ordinary shares; 50% of the votes cast must be in favour of the resolution.
b. the company does not pay less than $0.25 for each ordinary share; and
Resolutions 20 to 24 inclusive will be proposed as special resolutions.
c. the company does not pay more for each ordinary share than the
For each of those resolutions to be passed, at least 75% of the votes
higher of:
cast must be in favour of the resolution.
(i) 5% over the average of the middle market price of the ordinary
shares for the five business days immediately preceding the date on By order of the board.
which the company agrees to buy the shares concerned, based on
Ben J. S. Mathews
share prices and currency exchange rates published in the Daily
Company secretary
Official List of the London Stock Exchange; and
18 March 2022
(ii) the higher of the price of the last independent trade and the highest
current independent bid for an ordinary share on the trading venues
where the market purchases made under this authority will be
carried out.
Notice of bp Annual General Meeting 2022 5Director biographies
Resolution 4
Career summary
Helge Lund was appointed chair of the bp board on 1 January 2019. He served as chief executive of
BG Group from 2015 to 2016, when it merged with Shell. He joined BG Group from Equinor (formerly
Statoil) where he served as its president and chief executive officer for 10 years from 2004. Prior to
Equinor, Helge was president and chief executive officer of the industrial conglomerate Aker Kvaerner,
and has also held executive positions in the Norwegian industrial holding company, Aker RGI, and the
former Norwegian power and industry company, Hafslund Nycomed. He worked as a consultant with
McKinsey & Company and served as a political advisor for the parliamentary group of the Conservative
party in Norway. Prior to joining bp, he was a non-executive director of the oil service group
Schlumberger from 2016 to 2018, and Nokia from 2011 to 2014. He served as a member of the
United Nations Secretary-General’s Advisory Group on Sustainable Energy from 2011 to 2014.
P
Contributions and reasons for re-election
Helge Lund Helge has an impressive track record of purpose-driven leadership in the energy industry. He works
Chair closely with Bernard and the leadership team to drive execution of our new strategy, particularly with
Appointed his knowledge and understanding of climate-related risk. Helge’s leadership of the board continues to
be valued in pursuit of bp’s purpose and oversight of the execution of its strategy. As chair of the
Board: 26 July 2018; chair: 1 January 2019 people and governance committee, Helge is dedicated to encouraging diversity of thought at the board
Nationality and throughout the company. Helge led the development of bp’s new governance framework,
ensuring its alignment with the new strategy.
Norwegian
Outside interests
• Chair of Novo Nordisk AS
• Operating advisor to Clayton Dubilier & Rice
• Member of the Board of Trustees of the
International Crisis Group
• Member of the European Round Table
for Industry
• Mentor at Chair Mentors International
Resolution 5
Career summary
Bernard Looney was appointed chief executive officer in February 2020. He previously ran bp’s
Upstream business from April 2016 and has been a member of the company’s executive management
team since November 2010. As chief executive, Upstream, Bernard was responsible for bp’s oil and
gas exploration, development and production activities worldwide. In this role, Bernard oversaw
improvements in both process and personal safety performances, and production grew by 20%. He
led access into new countries, high-graded the portfolio and created innovative new business models.
In earlier Upstream executive roles, he was responsible for all bp-operated oil and gas production
worldwide and for all bp’s drilling and major project activity. Bernard joined bp in 1991 as a drilling
engineer and worked in operational roles in the North Sea, Vietnam and the Gulf of Mexico.
Bernard Looney Contributions and reasons for re-election
Chief executive officer Since his appointment as chief executive officer of bp in 2020, Bernard has set out the company’s
purpose, aims and ambition as part of the new strategy and is guiding the company through its
Appointed
transformation to becoming an Integrated Energy company. His dedication and commitment to bp and
5 February 2020 its people is unrivalled and he is passionate about making bp an energy company with purpose; one
that is trusted by society, valued by shareholders and motivating for everyone who works at bp.
Nationality
Irish
Outside interests
• Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering
• Fellow of the Energy Institute
• Mentor for the FTSE 100 Cross-Company
Mentoring Executive Programme
Committee membership key
Committee chair
A Audit committee
S Safety and sustainability committee
R Remuneration committee
P People and governance committee
6 Notice of bp Annual General Meeting 2022Resolution 6
Career summary
Murray Auchincloss qualified as a chartered financial analyst in the US, leading on to a wide range of
tax and financial roles, first for Amoco and then for bp after the two organizations merged in 1998.
Murray has worked in both the US and UK, in a range of roles including chief financial officer,
Upstream, and chief financial officer, North Sea. He held responsibility for the company’s North
American Gas business and, as head of the chief executive’s office for three years, managed all
aspects of that office and the executive process.
As chief financial officer, Murray heads up finance, tax, treasury, planning and performance
management, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, audit, global business services, and
procurement. Murray is currently a member of the board of directors for Aker BP ASA, Norway,
Murray Auchincloss and a member of the 100 Group Main Committee.
Chief financial officer Contributions and reasons for re-election
Appointed Murray’s financial expertise, experience and knowledge make him a trusted advisor and leader. He is
1 July 2020 driving the modernization agenda for bp’s financial teams, controlling costs and delivering financial
accuracy to investors and markets. He now leads the organization as a seasoned CFO, fully meeting
Nationality the challenges which the role entails.
Canadian
Outside interests
• Board member of Aker BP ASA
• Member of The 100 Group Main Committee
Resolution 7
Career summary
Paula Rosput Reynolds started her energy career at Pacific Gas & Electric Corp in 1979 and spent over
25 years in the energy industry. She has held a number of executive positions during her career,
including CEO of Duke Energy Power Services; chair, president and CEO of AGL Resources; chair and
CEO of Safeco Corporation; and vice chair and chief restructuring officer of AIG. Paula was previously
a non-executive director of TransCanada Corporation, CBRE Group, Inc, BAE Systems PLC, Anadarko
Petroleum, Delta Air Lines and Coca Cola Enterprises. Paula was awarded the National Association of
Corporate Directors (US) Lifetime Achievement Award in 2014. She was appointed chair of National
Grid plc in 2021.
Contributions and reasons for re-election
R A P Paula’s roles as chair of the remuneration committee and senior independent director enable her to
build strong engagement channels with investors, and obtain an understanding of their views. Her long
Paula Rosput Reynolds career leading global companies in the energy and financial sectors, coupled with her experience with
Senior independent director several restructuring processes and mergers, gives her insight into strategic and regulatory issues
Appointed which is a major asset to the board.
Board: 14 May 2015; senior independent director:
27 May 2020
Nationality
American
Outside interests
• Director and chair of National Grid plc.
• Non-executive director of General Electric
Company
• Chair of the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance
Notice of bp Annual General Meeting 2022 7Director biographies
Continued
Resolution 8
Career summary
Pamela Daley joined General Electric Company (GE) in 1989 as tax counsel and held a number of
senior executive roles in the company, including senior vice president of business development from
2004 to 2013 overseeing a wide range of corporate transactions, and serving as senior vice president
and senior advisor to the chair in 2013, before retiring from GE at the end of 2013. Pamela has served
as a director of BlackRock since 2014 and of SecureWorks since 2016. She was a director of BG Group
plc from 2014 to 2016 until its acquisition by Shell. She was a director of Patheon N.V. from 2016 to
2017 until its acquisition by Thermo Fisher. Prior to joining GE, she was a partner at Morgan, Lewis &
Bockius, a major US law firm, where she specialized in domestic and cross-border tax-oriented
financings and commercial transactions.
Contributions and reasons for re-election
A R
Pamela has significant global business experience obtained through her executive role at GE. She has
Pamela Daley relevant experience from the oil and gas industry which has given her further valued insight into that
Independent non-executive director sector. Pamela brings recent and relevant financial experience and expertise to the audit committee,
Appointed of which she is a member. She is also a member of the remuneration committee, where her
understanding of employee and investor points of view provides important input.
26 July 2018
Nationality
American
Outside interests
• Director of BlackRock, Inc.
• Director of SecureWorks, Inc.
Resolution 9
Career summary
Melody Meyer retired as president of Chevron Asia Pacific E&P in 2016 after 37 years of distinguished
service in key leadership roles in global exploration and production across many operational
assignments, projects and technology. Melody is an advocate for the advancement of women in
energy as the prior executive sponsor of the Chevron Women’s Network, a member of the advisory
board for McKinsey Advancing Women in Energy and through other venues. Melody is a C200
member and has received recognition throughout her career as a 2009 Trinity ‘Distinguished Alumni’,
by BioHouston with a ‘Women in Science Award’, by Hart Energy as an ‘Influential Woman in Energy’
in 2018, by Women Inc. as one of 2018’s ‘Most Influential Corporate Board Directors’, by 50/50
Women on Boards as an ‘Outstanding Director’ in 2020, and by Transition Economist TE100 as
one of the ‘Women of the Energy Transition’ in 2021.
S R
Contributions and reasons for re-election
Melody Meyer Melody has spent her entire career in the oil and gas industry. The breadth, variety and geographic
Independent non-executive director scope of her experience in line leadership is distinctive. Her career has been marked by a focus
Appointed on excellence, safety and performance improvement. She has expertise in the execution of major
capital projects, creation of businesses in new countries, strategic and business planning, merger
17 May 2017 integration, leading change, and safe and reliable operations. Melody’s background and her acquired
Nationality knowledge and experience of climate-related risks are integral to her role as chair of the safety and
sustainability committee.
American
Outside interests
• Non-executive director of AbbVie Inc.
• Non-executive director of NOV, Inc.
• Non-executive director of Energy
Internet Corporation Committee membership key
• President of Melody Meyer Energy LLC
Committee chair
• Director of the National Bureau of
A Audit committee
Asian Research
S Safety and sustainability committee
• Trustee of Trinity University
R Remuneration committee
P People and governance committee
8 Notice of bp Annual General Meeting 2022Resolution 10
Career summary
Sir John Sawers spent 36 years in public service in the UK, working on foreign policy, international
security and intelligence. He was chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, MI6, from 2009 to 2014 and
prior to that spent the bulk of his career in the Diplomatic Service, representing the British government
around the world and leading negotiations at the UN, in the European Union and in the G8. After he left
public service, Sir John was chair and general partner of Macro Advisory Partners, a firm that advises
clients on the intersection of policy, politics and markets, from February 2015 to May 2019. He then
set up his own firm, Newbridge Advisory, to carry out similar work. Sir John was appointed Knight
Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George in the 2015 New Year Honours for services
to national security.
Contributions and reasons for re-election
S P
Sir John’s deep experience of international political and commercial matters is an asset to the board
Sir John Sawers in navigating the geopolitical issues faced by a modern global company. Sir John brings a unique
Independent non-executive director perspective and broad experience; his knowledge and skills gained in government, diplomacy and
Appointed policy analysis and advice are invaluable to both the board and the safety and sustainability committee.
14 May 2015
Nationality
British
Outside interests
• Visiting professor at King’s College London
• Senior adviser at Chatham House
• Senior fellow at the Royal United Services
Institute
• Global adviser at the Council on Foreign
Relations
• Governor of the Ditchley Foundation
• Director of the Bilderberg Association, UK
• Executive chair of Newbridge Advisory
Limited
Resolution 11
Career summary
Tushar Morzaria is a chartered accountant with over 25 years of strategic financial management,
investment banking, operational and regulatory relations experience. He will step down from his
current role as group finance director and member of the board of Barclays plc, the British universal
banking and financial services company, in April 2022.
Prior to joining Barclays in 2013, Tushar held various senior roles at JP Morgan including the CFO of
its Corporate & Investment Bank at the time of the merger of the investment bank and the wholesale
treasury/security services business. Tushar will be joining the board of Legal & General Group plc as
a non-executive director in May 2022.
Contributions and reasons for re-election
A R Tushar brings a wealth of strong financial services expertise to bp, as well as experience in delivering
Tushar Morzaria corporate change programmes while maintaining a focus on performance. Tushar is an important
Independent non-executive director addition to the audit committee as bp navigates the next phase of its reinvention.
Appointed
1 September 2020
Nationality
British
Outside interests
• Group finance director of Barclays plc
• Member of The 100 Group Main Committee
• Chair of the Sterling Risk-Free Reference
Rates Working Group
Notice of bp Annual General Meeting 2022 9Director biographies
Continued
Resolution 12
Career summary
Karen Richardson was vice president of Sales at Netscape Communications Corporation from 1995
to 1998 before embarking on several senior executive roles at E.piphany from 1998 to 2003 and was
chief executive officer between 2003 and 2006. In 2011 she became a non-executive director of BT
plc where she served for seven years and between 2016 and 2019 Karen was a director of Worldpay
Inc. (Worldpay Group plc). Karen is currently chair at Origin Materials and a director of Doma Holdings.
She has also been director of Exponent Inc., the engineering and scientific consulting company,
since 2013.
Karen has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University and was
awarded distinctions from the Stanford Industrial Engineering Department and the American Institute
of Industrial Engineers.
A
Contributions and reasons for re-election
Karen Richardson
Independent non-executive director Karen’s 30 years’ experience in the technology industry means that she brings exceptional knowledge
of digital, technology, cyber and IT security matters from working with innovative companies in
Appointed Silicon Valley. Karen is considered to have the necessary skills and experience to help drive strong
1 January 2021 performance, in particular across the growth businesses of Convenience & Mobility and Gas & Low
Carbon Energy. In order to ensure that she is able to commit appropriate time to her role at bp,
Nationality including chairing the Innovation Advisory Council, Karen is currently undertaking a review of her
American other external roles.
Outside interests
• Partner at Artius Capital Partners
• Director of Exponent Inc.
• Chair of Origin Materials Inc.
• Director of Doma Holdings, Inc.
Resolution 13
Career summary
Johannes began his professional career at VEBA AG in 1989. There he held a number of leadership
positions across Legal Affairs and Key Account Sales. In 2000 VEBA became part of E.ON and in 2001
Johannes became a member of the Board of Management of the E.ON Group’s central management
company in Munich. In 2004, he was also appointed to the Board of Management of E.ON SE in
Düsseldorf and later went on to become vice chair in 2008 and CEO in 2010.
He was president of Eurelectric from 2013 to 2015 and the World Energy Council’s vice chair
responsible for Europe between 2006 to 2012. Johannes was a member of the Supervisory Board of
Deutsche Bank AG between 2008 and 2018. He is a senior advisor to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR)
for their European infrastructure and impact interests and was recently appointed as President of Alpiq
Holding Ltd, a leading Swiss energy company (power generator and trader).
S
Contributions and reasons for re-election
Dr Johannes Teyssen
Independent non-executive director Johannes brings exceptional experience and deep knowledge in the energy sector and its continuing
transformation. His skill set, including the knowledge and experience he has acquired of climate-
Appointed related risk, further diversifies and strengthens the overall demographic and attributes of the board
1 January 2021 as a whole. His experience enhances the board’s oversight of the delivery of bp’s new strategy. His
operational experience makes him an important addition to bp’s safety and sustainability committee.
Nationality
German
Outside interests
• Senior advisor to Kohlberg Kravis Roberts
• President of Alpiq Holdings Ltd
Committee membership key
Committee chair
A Audit committee
S Safety and sustainability committee
R Remuneration committee
P People and governance committee
10 Notice of bp Annual General Meeting 2022Notes to the resolutions
Notes to resolution 1 Notes to resolution 3
Report and accounts “Net Zero – from ambition to action” report
The board of directors present their report and the accounts for the year
ended 31 December 2021. Please visit bp.com/agm to access the “Net Zero – from ambition
to action” report.
Please visit bp.com/annualreport to access the bp Annual Report
and Form 20-F 2021. The board considers that resolution 3 is in the best interests of
the company and its shareholders as a whole and RECOMMENDS
Notes to resolution 2 THAT YOU VOTE FOR RESOLUTION 3.
Directors’ remuneration report In 2020 we set out a new direction for bp – comprising a new purpose, a
The directors’ remuneration report, which can be found on pages 116-141 of new ambition, a new strategy, a new financial frame, a new sustainability
the bp Annual Report and Form 20-F 2021 (bp.com/remuneration) gives frame and a new leadership team.
details of the directors’ remuneration for the year ended 31 December 2021.
Two years on from its launch, and following our decision in February 2022 to
The report includes a statement from the committee chair, the components
accelerate our aims, the board has decided to offer shareholders an advisory
of the executive directors’ remuneration and the non-executive directors’
vote on our net zero ambition.
fees, all in accordance with the remuneration policy that was approved by
shareholders at the 2020 AGM. The board’s decision is not intended in any way to undermine your board’s
accountablility for setting the company’s strategy, recognising our
A summary of the main elements of the remuneration policy can be found
responsibilities, as directors to you. This non-binding, advisory resolution
on pages 137-141 of the bp Annual Report and Form 20-F 2021. This
does not in any way limit that continuing accountability.
summary does not form part of the directors’ remuneration report for the
purposes of resolution 2. Nonetheless, your support of our net zero ambition report enables your
board to maintain our focus on the safe, efficient and disciplined delivery of
The remuneration policy must be put to shareholders at least once every
the plans we have set out, and for shareholders to have the opportunity to
three years and will next be considered by shareholders no later than the
benefit from that success – performing whilst transforming.
AGM to be held in 2023.
Fundamentally, we believe that our strategy is clear – to deliver our ambition
The company’s auditor, Deloitte LLP, has audited those parts of the
and grow long term value for our shareholders and other stakeholders
directors’ remuneration report which are required to be audited and their
through the energy transition. We remain focused on the disciplined
report may be found in the bp Annual Report and Form 20-F 2021 (bp.com/
application of our financial frame, including our capital investment
annualreport). The directors’ remuneration report has been approved by the
framework which we believe to be consistent with the Paris goals.
board and signed on its behalf by the company secretary.
“Net Zero – from ambition to action”describes our ambition
The vote on the directors’ remuneration report is advisory in nature and
in more detail, including:
therefore not binding on the company.
• Aiming for net zero across operations (Scope 1 and 2), production
Please visit bp.com/remuneration to access the full directors’ (scope 3) and sales (full value chain)
remuneration policy. • Short-, medium- and long-term targets and aims for emissions
reductions, on an absolute or intensity basis
• Actions to deliver the 2025 targets and 2030 aims, along with our
progress since 2019
• Contributing to the global push to meet the Paris goals, including the
pursuit of efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C
• An accelerated ambition which is informed by Paris-consistent energy
outlook scenarios
• A focus on methane intensity reduction, based on a measurement
methodology
• A commitment to publish the results of resilience testing consistent
with the TCFD Recommendations and using a catalogue of scenarios
created by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development on
behalf of TCFD
• Remuneration linked in part to emissions reductions
• Support for a just transition – including the development of new skills
for the future energy system
This resolution forms part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and
shareholder engagement. We are grateful for the continued engagement,
challenge and support from our investors, including CA100+.
The board and management have demonstrated that, where they believe it
is in the interests of our shareholders to do so while having regard to our
other stakeholders, they are prepared to take action, most recently updating
and accelerating two of our aims as we monitor the pace of the energy
transition and the opportunities it creates.
Notice of bp Annual General Meeting 2022 11Notes to the resolutions
Continued
We recognize that shareholder and other stakeholder expectations will Effectiveness
continue to evolve. We intend to monitor these developments and to offer a The committee held meetings with the external auditor during the year
further shareholder vote if we believe it is in the company’s interests to do without management present and the committee chair met separately
so – potentially in 2025, since that is when our current targets extend to. In with the external auditor and bp’s senior vice president of internal audit
the meantime, we intend to continue to disclose our progress in our annual at least quarterly.
report and sustainability report.
The effectiveness of the external auditor is evaluated by the audit
The intent of this resolution is to provide you, as the company’s committee. The committee assessed Deloitte LLP’s approach to providing
shareholders, with an opportunity to express your view on the destination audit services as it undertook this year’s audit. On the basis of such
we have set and the path we are charting towards it. assessment, the committee concluded that the audit team was providing
We ask for your support. the required quality in relation to the provision of the services. The audit
team had shown the necessary commitment and ability to provide the
The board considers resolution 3 to be in the best interests of the company services together with a demonstrable depth of knowledge, robustness,
and its shareholders as a whole and RECOMMENDS THAT YOU VOTE independence and objectivity as well as an appreciation of complex issues.
FOR RESOLUTION 3.
The team had posed constructive challenge to management and the
Notes to resolutions 4 – 13 committee noted the quality of reporting provided to it.
Re-election of directors Independence
All the directors of the company are required by the articles of association The committee assesses the independence of the external auditor on an
to retire and offer themselves for re-election at each AGM. ongoing basis and the external auditor is required to rotate the lead audit
partner every five years and other senior audit staff every seven years.
In accordance with this requirement, Helge Lund, Bernard Looney, Murray The current lead partner has been in place since the 2018 AGM. No partners
Auchincloss, Paula Reynolds, Pamela Daley, Melody Meyers, Sir John or senior staff associated with the bp audit may transfer to the group.
Sawers, Tushar Morzaria, Karen Richardson and Dr Johannes Teyssen will
retire and offer themselves for re-election as directors. Notes to resolution 15
The people and governance committee identifies, evaluates and Remuneration of auditor
recommends to the board candidates for appointment as directors. The audit committee reviews the fee structure, resourcing and terms
The people and governance committee keeps the diversity, mix of skills, of engagement for the external auditor annually; in addition it reviews
experience and knowledge of the board under regular review to ensure an the non-audit services that the auditor provides to the group on a
orderly succession of directors. The directors’ ability to commit sufficient quarterly basis.
and appropriate time to their board responsibilities is also monitored by The board is seeking authority for the audit committee to fix the auditor’s
the people and governance committee. remuneration, in accordance with the Statutory Audit Services Order 2014,
Statements in support of the re-election of directors are set out with the issued by the UK Competition and Markets Authority.
biography of each director, together with descriptions of their skills, Fees paid to the external auditor for the year 2021 were $58 million (2020:
experience and the committees upon which they serve. $54 million), of which less than 1% was for non-assurance work. The audit
The board has carefully considered whether each of the non-executive committee is satisfied that this level of fee is appropriate in respect of the
directors is free from any relationship that could materially interfere with the audit services provided and that an effective audit can be conducted for this
exercise of his or her independent judgement. It has concluded that each fee. Non-audit or non-audit related assurance fees were $37 thousand
non-executive director is independent. The board has also reviewed and (2020: $1 million). Note 35 to bp’s consolidated financial statements
concluded that each non-executive director possesses the necessary mix of provides details of the remuneration of the company’s external auditor.
skills and experience to continue to contribute effectively to the company’s This can be found on page 251 of the bp Annual Report and Form 20-F 2021
long-term sustainable success. Further, notwithstanding their external (bp.com/annualreport). Non-audit or non-audit related services consisted of
appointments, the board is satisfied that each non-executive director is able other assurance services.
to commit sufficient and appropriate time to their bp board responsibilities.
Notes to resolutions 16 and 17
All directors are recommended by the board for re‑election.
BP ShareMatch UK Plan 2001 and BP Sharesave UK Plan 2001
Notes to resolution 14 Authority is sought to approve the renewal of the BP ShareMatch UK Plan
2001 (ShareMatch UK) and the BP Sharesave UK Plan 2001 (Sharesave UK)
Reappointment of auditor (together the ‘Plans’). These Plans are all-employee plans operated mainly
Recommendation for reappointment for the benefit of UK employees. Historic versions of the Plans were first
The appointment of Deloitte LLP as auditor of the company ends at the approved by shareholders on 19 April 2001 and were reapproved by
conclusion of the annual general meeting. They have indicated their shareholders in 2011. Employee surveys have shown that companies
willingness to stand for reappointment as auditor of the company until perform better if employees are engaged and interested in the company for
the conclusion of the annual general meeting in 2023. which they work. bp considers that employee share plans give employees
an opportunity to own a share of the company and help align their own
The audit committee considers the reappointment of the external auditor
interests with those of the company and its shareholders. As shareholders,
each year before making a recommendation to the board. The board
employees have a strong interest in helping the company to achieve its
recommends the reappointment of the auditors.
goals, to enjoy long-term success and to create shareholder value and
return. For these reasons, bp views share plans as a way of encouraging
share ownership throughout the company. Under ShareMatch UK and
Sharesave UK, UK employees participate through the HM Revenue &
Customs (HMRC) tax-favourable Share Incentive Plan and Save-As-You-
Earn plans respectively.
12 Notice of bp Annual General Meeting 2022A copy of the rules of the Plans will be available for inspection electronically Voting rights
on the National Storage Mechanism at data.fca.org.uk/#/nsm/ Participants may direct the trustees how to exercise the voting rights
nationalstoragemechanism from the date of this Notice. Copies of the rules attributable to the shares held on their behalf. The trustees will not exercise
of the Plans will also be available for inspection at the place of the AGM for the voting rights unless they receive the participants’ instructions.
at least 15 minutes prior to, and during, the meeting.
Leavers
Common features If a participant ceases to be an employee of the bp group, the shares under
Set out below are the features that are common to the Plans. ShareMatch UK will normally be transferred to them (but Matching Shares
Eligibility and free shares may be forfeited in some circumstances).
Subject to HMRC requirements where relevant, executive directors and all Sharesave UK
employees of the company and any subsidiaries designated by the directors General
as participating companies are eligible to participate in the Plans, provided Sharesave UK is a plan that is structured to meet HMRC requirements
they have worked for the company or a participating company for any in the UK for tax purposes and under which UK participants receive
qualifying period as determined by the directors (but not exceeding three tax-favourable treatment.
years). Employees under notice are generally not eligible to participate in the
Sharesave UK. Benefits under the Plans are not pensionable. Savings contract
An employee is granted an option to acquire company shares at a fixed
Amendment
option price (see below). The employee must enter into a savings contract
The directors may amend the Plans as they consider appropriate. However, and save at least £5 but not more than £500 per month across all plans (or
shareholder approval will be required to amend certain provisions to the such other sum as may be allowed by legislation) usually for a three- or
advantage of participants. These provisions relate to eligibility, individual and five-year period. Shares can only be bought with the amount saved, plus
plan limits, the treatment of awards on the variation in the company’s share any bonus paid under the savings contract.
capital and the amendment powers. The directors can make certain minor
amendments, without shareholder approval, that may be to the advantage Option price
of participants, such as amendments to benefit the administration of the The option price must not be less than 80% of the market value of a share
Plans, to take account of a change in legislation, or to obtain or maintain either on the date that invitations are sent to eligible employees or on the
favourable tax treatment, exchange control or regulatory treatment for date specified on the invitation.
participants or the company or other participating companies. To the
extent the Plans are operated in any jurisdiction on a tax-favourable basis,
Exercise of options and leaver provisions
amendments to the Plans are subject to the prior approval of the relevant Options are normally exercisable within six months after the end of the
tax authority, as may be required. savings contract. Options may, however, be exercised early in certain
circumstances. These include, for example, an employee leaving because
Dilution limits of ill health, retirement, death or redundancy. On cessation of employment
In any 10-year period, not more than 10% of the issued ordinary share for other reasons, options will normally lapse.
capital of the company may be issued or be issuable under the Plans
and all other employees’ share plans operated by the company.
Change of control, merger or other reorganization
Options may generally be exercised early on a takeover, scheme of
Shares arrangement, merger or other reorganization. Alternatively, in certain
Any shares issued or transferred under the Plans will rank equally with circumstances, option holders may be allowed or required to exchange
shares of the same class in issue on the date of allotment/transfer except their options for options over shares in the acquiring company.
in respect of rights arising by reference to a prior record date.
Overseas employees
Variation in share capital Sharesave UK may be extended to overseas employees on terms
The rights under the Plans may be adjusted following any variation in the appropriate to the jurisdiction in which they work, as long as such terms
share capital of the company, including a capitalization or rights issue, are not more favourable overall than those applicable to UK employees.
sub-division, consolidation or reduction of share capital. These options will not receive tax-favourable treatment in the UK.
ShareMatch UK Terminating the plan
General No new rights may be granted under Sharesave UK after the 10th
Under ShareMatch UK, employees purchase shares (Investment Shares) anniversary of the reapproval of the plan by the company’s shareholders.
using their own funds and are awarded matching shares (Matching Shares)
by the company on a basis determined by the company. Free shares may
also be awarded although there is no current intention to award free shares.
ShareMatch UK operates in conjunction with a trust, which holds shares on
behalf of employees. Shares must normally be held by the trustee for a
minimum period of three years. ShareMatch UK is structured to meet
HMRC requirements and, as a result, UK participants receive tax
favourable treatment.
Dividends
During the holding period, dividends paid on shares are either reinvested
in the purchase of additional shares or paid in cash.
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