Our impact on local communities
Working with others to manage our impact on the areas where we operate.
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Our neighbours
We aim to be good neighbours in the communities where we operate. This means more than running our operations cleanly and safely: it also means working with people close to our operations to address their concerns and help them benefit from our activities. Our business success depends more than ever on winning and maintaining our neighbours’ trust.
Earning community trust
Setting up dialogue with local communities helps to earn their trust.
Buying and hiring locally
Training locals, hiring local staff and using contractors.
Social investment
Supporting programmes to benefit local communities.
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Online Report
Visit the online Shell Sustainability Report 2011 and discover what we say about working with our neighbours.