Search results

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 [...]

34% Energy transition

13% Energy demand

More energy, less CO2 The world must find ways to meet this rising energy demand while reducing global greenhouse gas emissions to limit the effects of climate change. The historic Paris Agreement adopted by 195 countries in late 2015, and expected to be ratified over the coming year, established [...]

10% 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 [...]

5% 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 [...]

4% Integrating sustainability

Helping to shape a more sustainable energy future At Shell, we believe the world needs to produce more energy and emit less greenhouse gases if society is to meet its development and environmental goals – achieving these goals requires an energy transition. We have acknowledged man-made climate [...]

4% Natural gas

The world needs to find lower-carbon ways to produce and consume energy. At Shell, we believe natural gas has an important role to play in meeting that challenge. Natural gas is abundant, versatile and cleaner-burning than coal. It makes up about half of Shell’s total production and is one of [...]

2% ERC opinion

[...] challenges and opportunities facing the energy industry than in previous years, although the ERC feels 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 [...]

2% External Review Committee

[...] Brownstein, Vice President, Climate and Energy Program, Environmental Defense Fund, USA 6. Ed Whittingham, Executive Director, Pembina Institute, Canada 7. Bernice Lee, Head of Climate Change and Resource Security Initiatives, World Economic Forum, Hong Kong Members of the ERC come from a range of [...]

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 [...]