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100% Energy transition

Meeting the energy challenge A successful energy transition requires sustained and substantial investment in all energy sources, including oil and gas production, to meet the global demand needed to fuel economic development. If the world is to achieve an energy transition and approach net-zero [...]

45% Energy transition

5% Introduction from the CEO

“I believe that greater co-operation across society is needed for a successful energy transition.” Ben van Beurden, CEO It was a significant year for the global community in 2015 with the adoption of the historic Paris Agreement by 195 countries demonstrating a commitment to bring about a [...]

2% External Review Committee

[...] would like to see Shell disclose how the energy transition will further impact the company’s business strategy, influence its targets and determine its future actions. How Shell responded in the 2015 report A dedicated section describing Shell’s view and actions in relation to the energy [...]

1% Energy demand

[...] requires a huge undertaking – a global energy transition involves producing and consuming energy in a different way. We need to design our economies, communities and lives to thrive on these energy systems. It will be necessary to achieve close to net-zero carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as early [...]

1% ERC opinion

[...] there is further room for improvement. Energy transition and climate change The report outlines Shell’s approach to the energy transition and how it is preparing for the transition to a lower-carbon world. In our view, the report does not adequately convey the urgency of this transition in light [...]

1% Integrating sustainability

[...] – achieving these goals requires an energy transition. We have acknowledged man-made climate change for many years and called for action by our industry, governments and energy customers. Today, the energy transition presents opportunities to develop new ways of producing, distributing and [...]

1% Collaboration, portfolio and adaptation

Collaboration and public policy Governments play a key role in their energy transitions: their policy choices can drive innovation in low-carbon technologies, and encourage investment in low-carbon energy and infrastructure. Policies and frameworks need to be developed to support businesses and [...]

1% Natural gas

[...] can make an important contribution to the energy transition. It produces around half the CO2 emissions of coal when burnt to generate electricity. The production and use of both coal and natural gas for power generation emits methane,which contributes to global warming. The use of gas for power [...]

1% Research and development

Innovation and advanced technologies play a crucial role in the energy transition. Our research and development (R&D) activities aim to address the need for more energy while reducing the environmental impact. We have programmes, partners and funding methods to help us develop new [...]