In answering ther questions below please refer to this article Article: https://economics.uq.edu.au/article/2021/08/bhp-offloading-oil-and-gas-assets "It may be argued that, rather disposing of its oil and gas assets, BHP should have taken action to shut them down."

Briefly discuss this statement in relation to SDG12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Indicating whether you agree or not with the above statement justify your position using TWO reasons based on utilitarianism.

Marking:

- A reasonable description of SDG12 and Utilitarianism (8 marks)

- Each explained reason (4 marks each x2=8)

- the positives and weaknesses of utilitarianism (1)

- application of SDG12 (1)

- climate change discussion (1)

- obsession with profit maximization (1)

- reference to tobacco, pharmaceutical, construction (asbestos) or fast food industry's long term liability due to harm from consuming products (1)