Why is Shell interested?

As a global leader in energy and innovation, we aspire to drive progress in the development of a better future energy system. The future of energy cannot be seen as separate from that of food and water, and we believe that progress within the nexus cannot be achieved alone. Progress requires an integrated approach: cross-sector, public-private, interregional collaboration. Through the Powering Progress Together forums, we aim to take the lead in facilitating and fostering the debate. We also aim to create partnerships that will drive systemic progress within the water-food-energy nexus and safeguard our planet, along with society’s well-being and prosperity.

Shell and resilience

Shell’s 100-year history shows that it has remained resilient to the changing world. Now, as we look ahead to the next decade, we see potential risks to our business due to the growing stresses on the environment and vital resources. Turbulence is increasing as a result. We want to help society cope with these changes and so safeguard its future - as well as - the future of our business.  We are promoting an approach that encourages companies and society to become more resilient, going beyond traditional risk management to prepare for systemic changes and unforeseen events.

For example, no-one could have known all the precise risks linked to the 2008 financial crisis but some businesses and governments were better prepared than others.

Together with partners, we are carrying out research into the growing stresses on global supplies of energy, water and food. We aim to incorporate what we learn into our own long-term business planning and so help to deliver a secure energy supply into the future.