Advocacy and political activity
The transition to lower-carbon energy needs unprecedented collaboration. Shell is working with governments and industry associations to help inform the debate.
Corporate political engagement statement
Our approach to political engagement.
Our climate-related policy positions
These are the key policies we think are needed.
Our climate-related advocacy
Here are examples of the positions we have taken in the climate debate around the world.
Industry Associations Climate Review Update 2020
Find out about the progress we have made with our memberships of industry associations.
Industry Associations Climate Review 2019
Read our review of Shell’s relationships with 19 industry associations.
Transparency and Anti-corruption
The Shell General Business Principles state our insistence on honesty, integrity and fairness in all aspects of our business. The direct or indirect offer, payment, solicitation or acceptance of bribes is unacceptable.
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Payments to governments
We are supporting transparency in the payments we make to governments and helping them to better manage oil and gas revenues.
External voluntary codes
The Shell General Business Principles and Shell Code of Conduct guide the business activities of Shell companies. We also support a number of external voluntary codes.
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Our Values
At Shell, we share a set of core values – honesty, integrity and respect for people – which underpin all the work we do. The Shell General Business Principles, Code of Conduct, and Ethics and Compliance Manual help everyone at Shell act in line with these values and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
The energy future
How will the world produce more, cleaner energy to power our homes and cities, and fuel our vehicles in decades to come?