We have expanded the list of climate policies we assess company engagement with to incorporate land-use related policy, referring to legislative or regulatory measures to enhance and protect ecosystems and land where carbon is being stored. Assessments under this category are currently underweighted in terms of their contribution to the overall company metrics. This weighting will be progressively increased over the next 6 months.
We adjusted the terminology used to describe the queries running down the left-hand side of our scoring matrix and added additional explanatory text to the info-boxes. This has no impact on the scores and methodology. It has been done following user feedback to improve clarity.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Tony Cramp, Managing Director of Shell Aircraft, a Shell plc subsidiary, is on the Board of Directors at EBAA (as of November 2022)
Tony Cramp
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Tony Cramp, Managing Director of Shell Aircraft, a Shell plc subsidiary, is on the Board of Directors at EBAA (as of November 2022)
Tony Cramp
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Nitin Prasad, a senior executive at Shell is a member of the governing council of FIPI (Up to date as of September 2022)
Nitin Prasad
--no extract--
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Nitin Prasad, a senior executive at Shell is a member of the governing council of FIPI (Up to date as of September 2022)
Nitin Prasad
--no extract--
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive of Shell is on the Board and Executive Committee of Cefic and Chairman of PC Product Stewardship (as of October 2022)
Thomas Casparie
--no extract--
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In Shell's 2021 industry association review, it stated that CEFIC's climate stance had improved from some misalignment to alignment with Shell's climate policy position.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive of a subsidiary of Shell is on the executive committee of Cefic, and Chairman of PC Product Stewardship
Samia Nehme
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of the Cefic board of directors and the executive committee.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive of a subsidiary of Shell is Chairman of Advocacy at CEFIC and a member of the Executive Board.
Samia Nehme
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive of a subsidiary of Shell was a member of the executive board of Cefic
Andy Rae
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive of Shell is on the Board and Executive Committee of Cefic and Chairman of PC Product Stewardship (as of October 2022)
Thomas Casparie
--no extract--
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In Shell's 2021 industry association review, it stated that CEFIC's climate stance had improved from some misalignment to alignment with Shell's climate policy position.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive of a subsidiary of Shell is on the executive committee of Cefic, and Chairman of PC Product Stewardship
Samia Nehme
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of the Cefic board of directors and the executive committee.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive of a subsidiary of Shell is Chairman of Advocacy at CEFIC and a member of the Executive Board.
Samia Nehme
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive of a subsidiary of Shell was a member of the executive board of Cefic
Andy Rae
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Managing Director of Shell Japan is a vice chairman of the Keizai Doyukai Environment and Energy Committee
Shell Japan Managing Director Yasuko Yoshida
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Managing Director of Shell Japan is a vice chairman of the Keizai Doyukai Environment and Energy Committee
Shell Japan Managing Director Yasuko Yoshida
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Senior Executive of Shell is on Executive Committee of Eurogas (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
David WELLS
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell is a direct member of Eurogas
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Senior Executive of Shell is on Executive Committee of Eurogas
Slavko Preocanin
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Senior Executive of Shell is on Executive Committee of Eurogas (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
David WELLS
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell is a direct member of Eurogas
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Senior Executive of Shell is on Executive Committee of Eurogas
Slavko Preocanin
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
VP of Shell Australia is on the board of APPEA (Up-to-date as of October 2022)
Tony Nunan
--no extract--
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Executive of regional arm of Shell is Chairman of the board of APPEA
Zoe Yujnovich
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
VP of Shell Australia is on the board of APPEA (Up-to-date as of October 2022)
Tony Nunan
--no extract--
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Executive of regional arm of Shell is Chairman of the board of APPEA
Zoe Yujnovich
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
In Shell's 2021 industry association review, it stated that FuelsEurope's climate stance had improved from some misalignment to alignment with Shell's climate policy position, while the company also holds a position on the board.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell is a member of the EPRA board of directors.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell is a member of Fuels Europe
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
A Senior Executive of Shell was the Vice-President of the European Petroleum Refiners Association, the parent body of FuelsEurope.
Colin Crooks
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
A Senior Executive of Shell was on the Board of Directors of FuelsEurope
Colin Crooks
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
In Shell's 2021 industry association review, it stated that FuelsEurope's climate stance had improved from some misalignment to alignment with Shell's climate policy position, while the company also holds a position on the board.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell is a member of the EPRA board of directors.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell is a member of Fuels Europe
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
A Senior Executive of Shell was the Vice-President of the European Petroleum Refiners Association, the parent body of FuelsEurope.
Colin Crooks
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
A Senior Executive of Shell was on the Board of Directors of FuelsEurope
Colin Crooks
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In April 2022, Shell provided an an update to its 2021 industry association review in which it confirmed it held board membership and a member of executive committees in ACC
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In Shell's 2021 industry association review, it stated that ACC's climate stance had improved from some misalignment to alignment with Shell's climate policy position.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell does not appear to be on the board of ACC.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is one of the over 100 members of ACC. Shell stated in its 2019 industry association review paper that ACC's climate stance shows some misalignment with Shell's.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of the board of directors and the executive committee
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a direct member of ACC
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive of a subsidiary of Shell was a board member of ACC (03/2019)
Graham van’t Hoff
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In April 2022, Shell provided an an update to its 2021 industry association review in which it confirmed it held board membership and a member of executive committees in ACC
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In Shell's 2021 industry association review, it stated that ACC's climate stance had improved from some misalignment to alignment with Shell's climate policy position.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell does not appear to be on the board of ACC.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is one of the over 100 members of ACC. Shell stated in its 2019 industry association review paper that ACC's climate stance shows some misalignment with Shell's.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of the board of directors and the executive committee
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a direct member of ACC
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive of a subsidiary of Shell was a board member of ACC (03/2019)
Graham van’t Hoff
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Gretchen Watkins, President of the Shell Oil Company, sits on the board of the US Chamber of Commerce. In April 2022, Shell provided an update to its 2021 industry association review, in which it confirmed that it would remain a member of the US Chamber.
Gretchen Watkins
--no extract--
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Gretchen Watkins, President of the Shell Oil Company, sits on the board of the US Chamber of Commerce. However, Shell has stated in its Industry Associations Climate Review 2021 that there are some misalignments on climate policy between it and the Chamber - however it has retained its membership and has not placed the Chamber on a clear time bound review. (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
Gretchen Watkins
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell has identified some misalignment with the trade group
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
member of Brazil-US Business Council
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell is a member of the Brazil-US Business Council
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Exec of Shell Group of Companies sits on the Advisory Council of the US-India Business Council
Nitin Prasad
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell is on the board of directors
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Gretchen Watkins, President of the Shell Oil Company, sits on the board of the US Chamber of Commerce. In April 2022, Shell provided an update to its 2021 industry association review, in which it confirmed that it would remain a member of the US Chamber.
Gretchen Watkins
--no extract--
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Gretchen Watkins, President of the Shell Oil Company, sits on the board of the US Chamber of Commerce. However, Shell has stated in its Industry Associations Climate Review 2021 that there are some misalignments on climate policy between it and the Chamber - however it has retained its membership and has not placed the Chamber on a clear time bound review. (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
Gretchen Watkins
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell has identified some misalignment with the trade group
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
member of Brazil-US Business Council
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell is a member of the Brazil-US Business Council
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Exec of Shell Group of Companies sits on the Advisory Council of the US-India Business Council
Nitin Prasad
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell is on the board of directors
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In April 2022, Shell provided an update to its 2021 industry association review, in which it confirmed that it would remain a member of the NAM with board membership.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In Shell's 2021 Industry Association Review, Shell identified some misalignment NAM, but have not put the association on a clear time-bound review, while continuing to hold a board membership (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of the board of directors.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive of Shell is a board member of NAM
Odeh Khoury
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive of Shell is a board member of NAM
Lori Ryerkerk
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In April 2022, Shell provided an update to its 2021 industry association review, in which it confirmed that it would remain a member of the NAM with board membership.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In Shell's 2021 Industry Association Review, Shell identified some misalignment NAM, but have not put the association on a clear time-bound review, while continuing to hold a board membership (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of the board of directors.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive of Shell is a board member of NAM
Odeh Khoury
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive of Shell is a board member of NAM
Lori Ryerkerk
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive is a member of CPCIF's multinational committee (Article was published in December 2020, no further announcement has been made)
Chen Lin
--no extract--
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive is a member of CPCIF's multinational committee (Article was published in December 2020, no further announcement has been made)
Chen Lin
--no extract--
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell sits on the board of directors and the climate working group executive committee of the API. In April 2022, Shell provided an update to its 2021 industry association review where it confirmed it would remain a member of the API, stating that it believes it has improved its position.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell sits on the board of directors and the executive committee of the API. Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group in its Industry Associations Climate Review 2021 from March 2021. However, Shell has retained its membership and has not placed the association on a clear timebound review.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of the board of directors and the executive committee.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is on the board of API but has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
President Shell Oil (US) (subsidiary) was on the API executive committee
Bruce Culpepper
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of the API
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell sits on the board of directors and the climate working group executive committee of the API. In April 2022, Shell provided an update to its 2021 industry association review where it confirmed it would remain a member of the API, stating that it believes it has improved its position.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell sits on the board of directors and the executive committee of the API. Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group in its Industry Associations Climate Review 2021 from March 2021. However, Shell has retained its membership and has not placed the association on a clear timebound review.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of the board of directors and the executive committee.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is on the board of API but has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
President Shell Oil (US) (subsidiary) was on the API executive committee
Bruce Culpepper
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of the API
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
The Chair of Sheel Companies South Africa is the Chairperson of SAPIA (Up-to-date as of November 2022)
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
A senior executive of Shell Downstream South Africa is Deputy Chair of SAPIA. (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
Hloniphizwe Mtolo
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
The Chair of Sheel Companies South Africa is the Chairperson of SAPIA (Up-to-date as of November 2022)
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
A senior executive of Shell Downstream South Africa is Deputy Chair of SAPIA. (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
Hloniphizwe Mtolo
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of National Business Initative, and has two representatives on the Advisory Committee on Environment and Society (NBI Website, April 2022)
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of National Business Initative, and has two representatives on the Advisory Committee on Environment and Society (NBI Website, April 2022)
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a direct member of the IBP and participates in several of its boards and committees. André Araujo, Shell Brazil Country Chair, sits on the Board of Directors (Up to date as of August 2022)
André Araujo, Thais Schifferle Ramos, Cristiano Pinto da Costa, Flavio Ofuji Rodrigues, Alexandre Cerqueira
--no extract--
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a direct member of the IBP and participates in several of its boards and committees. André Araujo, Shell Brazil Country Chair, sits on the Board of Directors (Up to date as of August 2022)
André Araujo, Thais Schifferle Ramos, Cristiano Pinto da Costa, Flavio Ofuji Rodrigues, Alexandre Cerqueira
--no extract--
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Although Shell states that it is not a member of CBI's board or committees in its 2022 industry association update, Shell International Limited is a member of CBI Decarbonisation Board, President's Committee, Employment and Skills Board, Taxation committee, according to the CBI's website, (Up-to-date as of April 2022)
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Although Shell states that it is not a member of CBI's board or committees in its 2021 industry association review, Shell International Limited is a member of CBI Decarbonisation Board, President's Committee, Employment and Skills Board, Taxation committee, according to the CBI's website, (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of CBI
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Chairman of a Shell subsidiary is on the Energy and Climate Change Board (Up-to-date, 03/2019)
Erik Bonino
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Although Shell states that it is not a member of CBI's board or committees in its 2022 industry association update, Shell International Limited is a member of CBI Decarbonisation Board, President's Committee, Employment and Skills Board, Taxation committee, according to the CBI's website, (Up-to-date as of April 2022)
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Although Shell states that it is not a member of CBI's board or committees in its 2021 industry association review, Shell International Limited is a member of CBI Decarbonisation Board, President's Committee, Employment and Skills Board, Taxation committee, according to the CBI's website, (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of CBI
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Chairman of a Shell subsidiary is on the Energy and Climate Change Board (Up-to-date, 03/2019)
Erik Bonino
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell is a member of the Canadian Fuels Association and holds a board membership (Up-to-date as of January 2022)
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Royal Dutch Shell is a member of the Canadian Fuels Association.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell is a member of the Canadian Fuels Association and holds a board membership (Up-to-date as of January 2022)
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Royal Dutch Shell is a member of the Canadian Fuels Association.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive of Shell, Chief Climate Change Adviser is on the board of IETA (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
David Hone
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive of Shell is on the board of IETA (Up-to-date, 03/2019)
David Hone
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive of Shell, Chief Climate Change Adviser is on the board of IETA (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
David Hone
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive of Shell is on the board of IETA (Up-to-date, 03/2019)
David Hone
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive of Shell is a member of the management committee of the IOGP (Up-to-date as of April 2022)
Graham Henley
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive is chair of Environment Committee at IOGP
Charles Wood
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive of Shell was a member of the management committee of the IOGP.
Monika Hausenblas,
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive of Shell is a member of the management committee of the IOGP (Up-to-date as of April 2022)
Graham Henley
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive is chair of Environment Committee at IOGP
Charles Wood
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive of Shell was a member of the management committee of the IOGP.
Monika Hausenblas,
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In Shell's 2021 industry association review, it stated that WSPA's climate stance had improved from some misalignment to alignment with Shell's climate policy position. Shell also disclosed that it holds a board membership with the association. (Up to date, April 2022)
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is on the board of directors
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a direct member of WSPA
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In Shell's 2021 industry association review, it stated that WSPA's climate stance had improved from some misalignment to alignment with Shell's climate policy position. Shell also disclosed that it holds a board membership with the association. (Up to date, April 2022)
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is on the board of directors
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a direct member of WSPA
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive of Shell Canada is on the board of governors of CAPP (Up-to-date as of July 2022)
Susannah Pierce
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In Shell's 2021 industry association review, it stated that CAPP's climate stance had improved from some misalignment to alignment with Shell's climate policy position.
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Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
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Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
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Executive of Shell Canada is on Board of Governors of CAPP (Up to date October 2020)
Michael Crothers
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Senior executive of Shell Canada is on the board of governors of CAPP (Up-to-date as of July 2022)
Susannah Pierce
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In Shell's 2021 industry association review, it stated that CAPP's climate stance had improved from some misalignment to alignment with Shell's climate policy position.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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Executive of Shell Canada is on Board of Governors of CAPP (Up to date October 2020)
Michael Crothers
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In Shell's 2021 industry association review, it stated that BusinessEurope's climate stance had improved from some misalignment to alignment with Shell's climate policy position. (Up to date as of February 2022)
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Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
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Senior executive is Chair of the Green Taxation working group (Up-to-date as of January 2022)
Ann Theeuwes
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
In Shell's 2021 industry association review, it stated that BusinessEurope's climate stance had improved from some misalignment to alignment with Shell's climate policy position. (Up to date as of February 2022)
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell has identified some misalignments on climate policy with the trade group and has put its membership on review
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Senior executive is Chair of the Green Taxation working group (Up-to-date as of January 2022)
Ann Theeuwes
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
A senior executive of a subsidiary of Shell is a board member of OGUK (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
Simon Roddy
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A senior executive of a subsidiary of Shell is a board member of OGUK (No longer board member - September 2021)
Steve Phimister
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A senior executive of a subsidiary of Shell is a board member of OGUK (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
Simon Roddy
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A senior executive of a subsidiary of Shell is a board member of OGUK (No longer board member - September 2021)
Steve Phimister
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Royal Dutch Shell CEO is a member of ERT (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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Royal Dutch Shell CEO is a member of ERT
Ben van Beurden
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Royal Dutch Shell CEO is a member of ERT (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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Royal Dutch Shell CEO is a member of ERT
Ben van Beurden
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell Deutschland Oil GmbH, is an Extraordinary Member of VDA (Up-to-date as of August 2022)
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Shell Deutschland Oil GmbH, is an Extraordinary Member of VDA (Up-to-date as of August 2022)
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of the Business Council of Australia (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Royal Dutch Shell is one of over 100 direct members of BCA. Previous evidence in 2019 shows that a senior executive at Shell sat on BCA's Energy and Climate Change Committee, but this information is no longer available on BCA's website.
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive is on Energy and Climate Change Committee
Zoe Yujnovich
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive is on Infrastructure and Sustainable Growth Committee
Andrew Smith
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is a member of the Business Council of Australia (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Royal Dutch Shell is one of over 100 direct members of BCA. Previous evidence in 2019 shows that a senior executive at Shell sat on BCA's Energy and Climate Change Committee, but this information is no longer available on BCA's website.
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive is on Energy and Climate Change Committee
Zoe Yujnovich
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior Executive is on Infrastructure and Sustainable Growth Committee
Andrew Smith
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In April 2022, Shell provided an update to its 2021 industry association review, in which it confirmed that it would remain a member of the QRC.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has stated in its industry association review from March 2021 that there are material differences between itself and Queensland Resources Council on certain climate issues, and has put the QRC on clear, time-bound review, with a final decision on Shell's continued membership due in October 2021. However, as of February 2022, Shell appears to still be a full a member of the QRC.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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Senior executive of Arrow Energy, owned jointly by Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina, sits in QRC board.
Leisa Elder
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
A subsidiary, Shell Australia, is one of the 74 members of QRC.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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Shell Australia is a member of QRC
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Shell is a member of QRC (Up-to-date, 10/2019)
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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In April 2022, Shell provided an update to its 2021 industry association review, in which it confirmed that it would remain a member of the QRC.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has stated in its industry association review from March 2021 that there are material differences between itself and Queensland Resources Council on certain climate issues, and has put the QRC on clear, time-bound review, with a final decision on Shell's continued membership due in October 2021. However, as of February 2022, Shell appears to still be a full a member of the QRC.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Senior executive of Arrow Energy, owned jointly by Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina, sits in QRC board.
Leisa Elder
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
A subsidiary, Shell Australia, is one of the 74 members of QRC.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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Shell Australia is a member of QRC
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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Shell is a member of QRC (Up-to-date, 10/2019)
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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President is a member (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
Gretchen H. Watkins
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
President is a member
Bruce Culpepper
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
President is a member (Up-to-date as of February 2022)
Gretchen H. Watkins
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
President is a member
Bruce Culpepper
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
A subsidiary of Shell, Shell Recharge, is a member of Advanced Energy Economy (Up to date as of August 2022)
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Greenlots, a subsidiary of Shell, is a member of AEE (Up-to-date as of January 2022)
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Greenlots, a subsidiary of Shell, is a member of AEE
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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A subsidiary of Shell, Shell Recharge, is a member of Advanced Energy Economy (Up to date as of August 2022)
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Greenlots, a subsidiary of Shell, is a member of AEE (Up-to-date as of January 2022)
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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Greenlots, a subsidiary of Shell, is a member of AEE
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
In April 2022, Shell provided an update to its 2021 industry association review, in which it stated that it remained misaligned but confirmed that it would remain a member of WindEurope.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell has stated that it disagrees with WindEurope on some climate policy issues in its 2021 industry association review, but has not put trade group on clear, time-bound review.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell senior executive is on the board of WindEurope
Hessel de Jong
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
A Shell subsidiary is a member of WindEurope.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
In April 2022, Shell provided an update to its 2021 industry association review, in which it stated that it remained misaligned but confirmed that it would remain a member of WindEurope.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell has stated that it disagrees with WindEurope on some climate policy issues in its 2021 industry association review, but has not put trade group on clear, time-bound review.
not specified
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
Shell senior executive is on the board of WindEurope
Hessel de Jong
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
A Shell subsidiary is a member of WindEurope.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
A subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, QGC, is one of 14 lead members and one of over 100 direct members of APGA. (Up-to-date as of November 2022)
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(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
A subsidiary of Royal Dutch Shell, QGC, is one of 14 lead members and one of over 100 direct members of APGA. (Up-to-date as of November 2022)
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In April 2022, Shell provided an update to its 2021 industry association review, in which it confirmed that it would remain a member of the CME.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is one of 68 direct members of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy. Shell has stated it is misaligned with the CME on some climate policy issues but has not put trade group on clear, time-bound review (Up-to-date as of January 2022)
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell Australia is one of 68 direct members of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
In April 2022, Shell provided an update to its 2021 industry association review, in which it confirmed that it would remain a member of the CME.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell is one of 68 direct members of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy. Shell has stated it is misaligned with the CME on some climate policy issues but has not put trade group on clear, time-bound review (Up-to-date as of January 2022)
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell Australia is one of 68 direct members of the Chamber of Minerals and Energy.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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CEO of Deutsche Shell Holding GmbH is on the Presidential and Executive Board of BDI (as of January 2023)
Felix Faber
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has an indirect membership of the BDI via its subsidiaries' membership of the VCI and VDA. (Up-to-date as of February 2022). Due to methodology changes, indirect memberships are now scored 0 (as of September 2022)
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has an indirect membership of the BDI via its subsidiaries' membership of the VCI and VDA.
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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CEO of Deutsche Shell Holding GmbH is on the Presidential and Executive Board of BDI (as of January 2023)
Felix Faber
InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
(1 = weak, 10 = strong)
Shell has an indirect membership of the BDI via its subsidiaries' membership of the VCI and VDA. (Up-to-date as of February 2022). Due to methodology changes, indirect memberships are now scored 0 (as of September 2022)
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InfluenceMap Data Point on Corporate - Influencer Relationship
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Shell has an indirect membership of the BDI via its subsidiaries' membership of the VCI and VDA.
In this section, we depict graphically the relationships the corporation has with trade associations, federations, advocacy groups and other third parties who may be acting on their behalf to influence climate change policy. Each of the columns above represents one relationship the corporation appears to have with such a third party. In these columns, the top, dark section represents the strength of the relationship the corporation has with the influencer. For example if a corporation's senior executive also held a key role in the trade association, we would deem this to be a strong relationship and it would be on the far left of the chart above, with the weaker ones to the right. Click on these grey shaded upper sections for details of these relationships. The middle section contains a link to the organization score details of the influencer concerned, so you can see the details of its climate change policy influence. Click on the middle sections for for details of the trade associations. The lower section contains the organization score of that influencer, the lower the more negatively it is influencing climate policy.
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Climate Lobbying Overview: Shell appears to be highly engaged on climate change policies, with mixed positions. The company expresses top-line support for emission reduction targets, a carbon price and for the decarbonization of transport. However, it continues to lobby for policies to advance fossil fuel production and consumption, particularly fossil gas. It also retains membership of industry associations who lobby negatively against climate change policies.
Top-line Messaging on Climate Policy: Shell appears to fully support climate action through its top-line messaging on climate policy. In its 2021 Annual Report, published in March 2022, the company stated support for GHG emissions reductions in line with the 1.5°C target. In a June 2022 position paper, it stated support for the EU’s Green Deal and 2050 targets, as well as the 55% by 2030 GHG target. In Shell’s global advocacy document, accessed in 2022, it stated support for the goals of the Paris Agreement. In the same document, Shell supported government policies to respond to climate change, including an economy-wide carbon price, either through a cap-and-trade system or taxation, adding that this price should increase over time.
Engagement with Climate-Related Regulations: Shell appears to have mixed engagement with climate-related regulations, as revealed in its advocacy on carbon taxes and cap-and trade policies. In July 2022, Shell released an updated position paper on the EU’s ‘Fit for 55 package’ (FF55), in which it appeared to support the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) reforms. Shell also supported including the refining and chemical sectors in the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), but while only gradually phasing out free allowances in the ETS.
Shell’s engagement with renewable energy legislation appears to be mixed. In its position paper on FF55 from June 2022, it stated that it supported an increased Renewable Energy sub-target for the transport sector within the Renewable Energy Directive (RED), and has communicated support for a higher renewable target and mandates in the policy through its primary messaging. In January 2022, Shell also directly advocated to Congressional leadership to pass the clean energy tax credits in the Build Back Better Act in a joint letter. However, it also appeared to support the inclusion of ‘low-carbon’ fuel sources to be included in the RED, which leaves scope for fossil fuels to be included within the policy.
On the need for greenhouse gas emissions regulation, Shell’s position appears to be mixed. In February 2022, Shell Canada, President, Susannah Pierce, testified against a proposed cap on emission in Canada in testimony to the Standing Committee on Natural Resources. Nevertheless, In a letter to policymakers in the US in April 2021, the company advocated for the reversal of the Trump Administration’s methane policy rule and restore the 2016 federal regulations on methane. Meanwhile, in an EU consultation response in 2020, Shell stressed the need for ‘ambitious’ methane policies, including targets and performance standards across the full fossil gas supply chain.
On emissions standards for transport, Shell supported a CO2 emissions performance standard in the UK for heavy-duty vehicles by 2040 in a February 2021 consultation response. In a separate UK consultation response in July 2020, it supported a CO2 standard with the aim of reaching zero emissions by 2030 to aid electric vehicle (EV) uptake and also appeared to support the UK’s ICE phase-out target. Shell also communicated in a 2021 position paper that although it does not favor an expansion of the ETS to road transport, but that it does support standards and mandates to drive decarbonization in the sector. In a comment to the UK government in September 2021, Shell stated that it fully supported the proposed mandate for sustainable aviation fuels and also appeared to support taxation of aviation fuels based on CO2 emissions
Positioning on Energy Transition: Shell’s engagement on the energy transition appears to be mixed. While its top-line statements show support, the company still appears to support a long-term role for fossil fuels. In the company’s 2021 annual report, published in 2022, it stated support for a continued role for fossil fuels alongside renewables in the energy mix. However, their advocacy for fossil fuels appears to be misaligned from the findings of the iPCC. It also stated on its corporate website in 2022 that fossil gas will be required to back-up renewables. In July 2022, Shell UK Country Chair, David Bunch testified at an Environmental Audit Committee inquiry in which he stated the priority was to ‘accelerate production of renewables’, but argued for the ‘clear requirement in a net zero pathway, for oil and gas’. In April 2022, Shell President Gretchen Watkins testified before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Committee on Energy and Commerce, in which she advocated for the energy transition to be accelerated, but also advocated for the advancement of US LNG export permits and an end on the pause on federal oil and gas leasing, especially in the Gulf of Mexico.
Shell has published separate advocacy position documents on hydrogen and carbon capture and storage (CCS). In its hydrogen advocacy document, accessed in February 2022, it appears to support a range of policies globally that aim to increase the uptake of ‘decarbonized hydrogen’ in the energy mix, such as the EU hydrogen strategy, FF55 proposal and the Canadian Clean Fuels Standard. While in its CCS advocacy document, also accessed February 2022, Shell supports policies to facilitate its use in the energy and industrial sectors. However, it does not appear to communicate a need to significantly reduce the use of fossil fuels or the risks associated with CCS use.
Industry Association Governance: Shell appears to be fairly transparent over its indirect influence through industry associations. In 2021, Shell published an update to its industry association review, in which it identified one further case of material misalignment with the Queensland Resources Council. Shell also identified some misalignment with seven groups, including the American Petroleum Institute, the Chamber of Minerals and Energy West Australia, the National Association of Manufacturers and the US Chamber of Commerce. However, in April 2022, Shell provided an update to its 2021 review, in which it confirmed it remained a member to all of the above associations. Shell is also a member of other associations identified as aligned by Shell, including Australian Industry Greenhouse Network, Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association, and International Association of Oil and Gas Producers), groups that traditionally lobby negatively on climate policies.
A detailed assessment of the company's corporate review on climate policy engagement can be found on InfluenceMap's CA100+ Investor Hub here.
InfluenceMap collects and assesses evidence of corporate climate policy engagement on a weekly basis, depending on the availability of information from each specific data source (for more information see our methodology). While this analysis flows through to the company’s scores each week, the summary above is updated periodically. This summary was last updated in Q3 2022.