Sustainability – our approach
Our approach to sustainability starts with running a safe, efficient, responsible and profitable business. We work to share wider benefits where we operate. And we’re helping to shape a more sustainable energy future.
Inside Sustainability – our approach
What is Shell’s Net Carbon Footprint ambition?
Shell wants to contribute to the global effort to tackle climate change and meet the goal of the Paris Agreement. Working towards our Net Carbon Footprint ambition is how we plan to do this.
What sustainability means at Shell
Sustainability at Shell means providing more and cleaner energy solutions in a responsible way.
Governance
Governance is about making sure we live up to the high standards we set as a company.
Commitments, policies and standards
Our comprehensive set of codes, policies and assurance processes define how we aim to operate in socially and environmentally responsible ways.
Impact assessments
We assess the potential impacts of our activities to manage and reduce their effects on the environment and local communities.
Environmental and social partners
We work with organisations all over the world to help us to reduce our environmental and societal impact and to benefit local communities.
Working with others
We have always understood the need to work with others to achieve our commercial, environmental and social goals.
