Advocacy and political activity

The global transition to net-zero emissions needs unprecedented collaboration. Shell is working with governments, industry associations, coalitions and others to help shape comprehensive policy, legislation and regulation.

National and international climate and energy transition policies play an increasingly important role in steering and enabling the energy transition. We advocate directly to governments and policy makers, offering relevant information, views, and policy recommendations on new proposals.

We also engage governments and policymakers indirectly, for example through our participation in coalitions and industry associations. We recognise that industry associations may represent many members and sometimes we may have different views on a topic. We join coalitions where there is likely to be a common advocacy objective.

Find out more below.

Climate and Energy Transition Lobbying Report 2024

This report provides an update on our direct and indirect climate and energy transition lobbying in 2024. It is the seventh year that we have reported on our industry associations and provided updates about our advocacy related to climate and the energy transition.

Read our Climate and Energy Transition Lobbying Report (PDF)

Shell and Carbon Pricing

Shell advocates for governments to use carbon pricing as one mechanism to tackle climate change. Find out more about how carbon pricing works and how Shell is supporting the development of carbon markets.

Corporate political engagement and lobbying spend

We advocate our positions on matters which affect us, our employees, customers, shareholders or local communities, in accordance with our values and the Shell General Business Principles.

Global climate and energy transition policy positions

Our global climate and energy transition policy positions set out the key policies we believe are needed to help provide secure energy supplies, drive changes in consumer behaviour, and increase investment in low-carbon energy solutions.

Climate and energy transition advocacy updates

National and international climate and energy transition policies play an increasingly important role in steering and enabling the energy transition. We engage with governments, regulators and policymakers in different ways to help shape policy, legislation and regulation.

Our work with industry associations

Industry associations play an important role in developing and implementing industry standards and best practices in areas such as health, safety, security and the protection of the environment. They also provide a valuable platform for industry-wide engagements with governments, regulators and communities on issues including climate change, trade, transport and tax.

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