Royal Dutch Shell
Royal Dutch Shell plc, commonly known as Shell, is a leading global energy company headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands, with a significant operational presence in the United Kingdom and various regions worldwide. Founded in 1907, Shell has evolved into a key player in the oil and gas industry, focusing on exploration, production, refining, and distribution of energy resources. Shell's core products include oil, natural gas, and renewable energy solutions, distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and innovation. The company has made notable strides in transitioning towards cleaner energy, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the shift to a low-carbon future. With a strong market presence and a reputation for reliability, Shell continues to achieve significant milestones, reinforcing its status as one of the largest integrated energy companies globally.
DitchCarbon Score
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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.
Industry Benchmark
Royal Dutch Shell's score of 17 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Royal Dutch Shell's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Royal Dutch Shell reported total carbon emissions of approximately 57,000,000,000 kg CO2e, with emissions from Scope 1 at about 50,000,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 7,000,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments, indicating a lack of formalised strategies under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other reduction frameworks. Historically, Shell's emissions have fluctuated, with significant emissions recorded in previous years, such as 80,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2017. The company has faced scrutiny regarding its overall carbon footprint, particularly from Scope 3 emissions, which encompass the use of sold products and are substantially higher than Scope 1 and 2 combined. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets, Shell has acknowledged the need for a transition towards lower carbon energy solutions. The company is expected to align its operations with global climate goals, although concrete commitments remain unspecified. As a major player in the energy sector, Shell's future strategies will be critical in addressing climate change and reducing its carbon emissions.
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| Scope 1 | 93,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 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 | 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 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 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 | 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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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Royal Dutch Shell is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
