Statement from Seagate CEO Regarding U.S. Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement

The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Seagate Technology plc STX, Steve Luczo, issued the following statement today expressing concern over the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement.

"Seagate will continue to support the ideas and principles outlined in the Paris Agreement. A global response to climate change is required, as inaction will be clearly detrimental to humanity and all living species. We will not abdicate our responsibility to lead in this important effort."

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