Shell and human rights
We integrate human rights in our activities by building on the strength of our experience and the benefits of using our existing governance and business management systems.
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Respecting human rights
Shell has been actively contributing to the dialogue on business and human rights since it became more explicit around 15 years ago. We have gained a solid understanding of society’s expectations, using this to help build and refine our approach. While it is the duty of governments to protect human rights, business has a distinct and complementary responsibility to respect them, say the 2011 UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. We integrate human rights into our own general business principles and code of conduct, which govern the way in which we do business.
Security and human rights
In some countries we deploy security staff to help keep staff and facilities safe. We are an active member of the Voluntary Principles for Security and Human Rights.
Training, tools and guidelines
We provide our staff, partners and suppliers with knowledge and skills to help support fundamental human rights.
Labour practices
We encourage all our staff to share the core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people.
Read more about Shell for suppliers
Our Supplier Principles lay out our expectations for Shell contractors and suppliers in the area of labour practices and worker welfare.
Read more on Our neighbours
We work closely with communities near to our operations, finding ways to address their concerns and better share benefits
