Royal Dutch Shell

Royal Dutch Shell, a petroleum refineries industry leader headquartered in the UK, has reported significant carbon emissions and outlined ambitious climate commitments.

For the 2025 reporting year, Shell's total calculated emissions reached approximately 114.2 billion kilograms of CO2e. This figure is comprised of Scope 1 emissions totalling about 69 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions amounting to approximately 1,065 billion kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 8 billion kg CO2e.

In 2024, the company's total emissions were approximately 116.6 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 73 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at around 1,084 billion kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were approximately 9 billion kg CO2e.

Shell's climate strategy includes a long-term goal to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050. This commitment encompasses Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its operations, as well as Scope 3 emissions from the energy products sold. Near-term targets include a commitment to reduce Scope 1 and 2 absolute emissions by 50% by 2030, compared to 2016 levels, on a net basis. Additionally, the company aims to reduce the net carbon intensity of the energy products it sells by 15-20% by 2030, using a 2021 baseline. Shell also aims for near-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2025.