Shell targets strong investment grade ratings through the cycle. We believe that a strong balance sheet is important to enable delivery of value at cyclical low points and at times of heightened volatility, which could impact commercial advantage as well as costs of and access to debt.
**The BG Energy Capital plc debt that is guaranteed by Shell plc has an S&P, Moody’s and Fitch rating and the BG Energy Capital plc debt guaranteed by BG Energy Holdings Ltd has an S&P and Fitch rating.