BP, one of the world’s largest energy companies, provides its customers with fuel for transportation and energy for heat and light. BP invested $30 billion in the United States during the last five years, making it the nation’s biggest energy investor. The company helps meet the world’s growing demand for sustainable and affordable energy by investing more to build alternative energy businesses than any other international oil company. In 2005, BP committed to spend $8 billion in alternative energy in 10 years. The company is focusing on areas with significant long-term growth potential – wind, solar, biofuels and carbon capture and storage.