Royal Dutch Shell
Royal Dutch Shell, commonly known as Shell, is a global leader in the energy sector, headquartered in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1907, Shell has evolved into one of the largest integrated energy companies, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is primarily engaged in oil and gas exploration, production, refining, and distribution, alongside a growing focus on renewable energy solutions. Shell's core products include fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals, distinguished by their commitment to innovation and sustainability. Notable achievements include advancements in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and a robust portfolio in renewable energy initiatives. With a strong market position, Shell continues to drive the transition towards a lower-carbon future, reinforcing its status as a pivotal player in the global energy landscape.
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Royal Dutch Shell's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Royal Dutch Shell reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,166,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 73,000,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 9,000,000,000 kg CO2e, and a significant Scope 3 contribution of around 1,084,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Notably, the use of sold products accounted for about 845,000,000,000 kg CO2e of these emissions. Shell has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 50% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, compared to 2016 levels. This target is part of their broader strategy to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. As of 2023, Shell reported a 31% reduction in its combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions since 2016, indicating progress towards its near-term goals. The company also aims to reduce its Scope 2 emissions to near zero by 2025 and has set interim targets to cut the net carbon intensity of energy sold by 20% by 2030, with further reductions planned for 2035 and 2050. These initiatives reflect Shell's commitment to addressing climate change and transitioning towards a more sustainable energy future.
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| 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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| Scope 1 | 102,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | - | 000,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 |
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Royal Dutch Shell is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
