Sustainable development in Shell
We are working to produce cleaner energy, to create social benefits, and to integrate social and environmental concerns into the way we do business.
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Environment & Society
Contributing to sustainable development is integral to the way we do business. As we work to help meet the world’s growing energy needs we aim to share benefits with local communities and reduce impacts of our operations, including tackling greenhouse gas emissions. We look after our people and our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people have been laid out in the Shell General Business Principles for over 30 years.
Environment
Through partnerships with environmental experts and by using new technologies we are finding ways to help limit the impact of our operations on the environment.
Society
We are supplying energy to help support economic growth and development. At the same time we are addressing concerns of communities near to our operations, upholding our reputation and protecting our business.
Alternative energies for transport
Meeting growing demand for cleaner, lower-CO2 transport fuels will include a range of approaches, such as vehicles powered by biofuels or hydrogen fuel cells.
Safety
Safety is always our first priority. We aim to have zero fatalities and no incidents that harm people, or put our neighbours or facilities at risk.
Sustainability report
We have published the Shell Sustainability Report since 1998. We do it to be open and honest, and to show how we are contributing to sustainable development.
