Environment

Energy demand is set to doublecould rise by up to 80% by 2050 and urgently limit CO2 emissions must fall to limit the impact of serious climate change.

Shell works with conservationists and employs advanced technologies to lessen our impact on biodiversity in areas where we operate.

Shell applies product stewardship to products, from development and production to transport, sale, use and disposal, to help keep them safe for people and the environment.

Over the years Shell has reduced the amount of oil spilled at our operations for reasons we can control, such as corrosion or operational failures.

Shell works to limit emissions of local pollutants from our operations and help our customers limit their emissions.

Global supplies of fresh water are coming under pressure, as populations rise and developing countries experience rapid economic growth. Climate change may add to the shortages. The stress also affects supplies of energy and food, since the three are closely linked.