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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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61

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Crude Oil Extraction industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

5

Industry Benchmark

Royal Dutch Shell's score of 61 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Royal Dutch Shell's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Royal Dutch Shell reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. This represents a commitment to reduce these emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2016 levels, covering all Scope 1 and 2 emissions under Shell's operational control. Additionally, Shell aims to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, aligning with the goals of the UN Paris Agreement. In 2022, Shell achieved a 31% reduction in its Scope 1 and 2 emissions from its operations compared to 2016 levels. The company has set interim targets, including a 45% reduction in emissions by 2030 and a 100% reduction by 2050, further demonstrating its commitment to climate action. Shell's emissions strategy includes a focus on reducing operational emissions to near zero by 2030 and enhancing carbon intensity measures. The company is actively working to implement common standards on methane emissions and has signed up to initiatives aimed at ending continuous flaring by 2030. Overall, Shell's climate commitments reflect a robust approach to reducing its carbon footprint while transitioning towards a more sustainable energy future.

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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Royal Dutch Shell's primary industry is Crude petroleum and services related to crude oil extraction, excluding surveying, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Royal Dutch Shell is in GB, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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