"DUBAI - More than 20 firms across the oil and gas sector and heavy industry have agreed to commit to curb emissions at the UN's COP28 climate summit, with more expected to join the group before the conference, its president said on Monday.

COP28 President Sultan al-Jaber said more than 60 top executives from the oil and gas, cement, aluminium and other heavy industries had held talks on Sunday in Abu Dhabi to agree on a firm commitment to cut carbon emissions ahead of the United Nations climate summit next month.

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Jaber did not disclose further details of the measures that had been agreed or identify the executives, but said those who had signed up would be named upon completion of the commitment, which he said would be transparent and measurable."

Maha El Dahan reports for Reuters October 2, 2023. [2]