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Environment
Advanced technology, new ways of operating and partnerships are helping to manage our environmental impact as we contribute to meeting the world’s growing energy needs.
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Energy demand is set to double by 2050 but CO2 emissions must fall to avoid 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 limitreduce emissions of local pollutants from our operations and help our customers reduce 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.
