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We have been able to “localize” the majority of the workforce at many operations

The majority of the workforce at many of our operations are local

Our operations can provide employment and economic development for local communities. We follow government regulations on local employment and have our own strategy for hiring local people and local businesses.

In 2011 we developed the Shell Supplier Principles which set out what we expect from our suppliers: for example, we require our suppliers to use energy and natural resources efficiently and to continuously look for ways to minimise waste.

We are working with our existing suppliers to implement these principles. Beyond what we consider minimum requirements, we will conduct due diligence checks to identify the level of compliance of our suppliers and contractors with the principles.

To help local suppliers compete for contracts in our global tendering and contract management process we provide training to help them meet our standards. We also support local communities in setting up businesses to sell us goods and services.

We have programmes to attract and train local staff in low and medium income countries where we operate. Some are required by governments but most are voluntary.