ESG Overview

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Environmental

We have demonstrated a track record of environmental responsible operations, participation in environmental stewardship efforts in our communities and large-scale production of low-carbon fuels for future generations.

Royal Dutch Shell is focused on being the safest and most reliable operator in our industry. As part of this strategy we will continue our efforts to:

  • Focus on safety, reliability and operations excellence to deliver products essential to life
  • Strive to reduce emissions, increase efficiency and invest in opportunities that improve our environmental stewardship
  • Execute a long-term strategy that addresses shifting consumer needs under a changing policy and technology landscape
  • Lead the industry in low-carbon renewable fuels, regularly evaluating opportunities to expand production
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  • We are on track to achieve 2035 GHG emissions target
  • Large-scale production capacity of renewable diesel, renewable arctic diesel, renewable naphtha, renewable propane, ethanol, cellulosic ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel 
  • Robust environmental management system
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Social

Royal Dutch Shell is a good neighbor and employer. We share our success with the communities where we work and live through volunteerism and charitable giving.

  • Surpassed $77 million in community donations and fundraising
  • Nearly 10,000 global employees, more than 9,800 in permanent full-time positions
Royal Dutch Shell Board of Directors

Governance

We view our stakeholders as partners to whom we seek to deliver operational excellence, disciplined management of capital and long-term value on a foundation of strong governance and ethical standards.

  • Independent board of directors:
    • 9 independent directors
    • 4 fully independent committees
    • 6 new independent directors since 2016
       
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Learn More About ESG

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Publications

2024 ESG Report

This report covers our business strategy, sustainability and climate-related matters, low-carbon initiatives and SASB disclosures.

2023 ESG Report

This report includes GHG emissions targets, 2050 GHG emissions ambition, Scope 1 and 2 emissions, Scope 3 intensity and SASB disclosures.

2022 ESG Report

This report includes GHG emissions targets, global refinery GHG emissions Scope 1 and 2 (with independent verification), Net Scope 3 Intensity, SASB disclosures and the EEO-1 report.

2022 TCFD Report

2021 Royal Dutch Shell Stewardship and Responsibility Report

This report includes the SASB report, EEO-1 report and GHG emissions independent verification.

2021 TCFD Report

Codes of Conduct

Code of Business Conduct Ethics

Royal Dutch Shell's Conduct Guidelines for Business Partners – English

Royal Dutch Shell's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics – Spanish

Royal Dutch Shell's Conduct Guidelines for Business Partners – Spanish

Royal Dutch Shell's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics – French

Royal Dutch Shell's Conduct Guidelines for Business Partners – French