Company Directory - Royal Dutch Shell plc
Company Details - Royal Dutch Shell plc
Royal Dutch Shell plc
WebsiteLondon, United Kingdom
LSE: RDSA, LSE: RDSB, NYSE: RDS.A, NYSE: RDS.B
ISIN: GB00B03MLX29
Royal Dutch Shell plc, commonly known as Shell, is a British multinational energy company involved in the exploration, extraction, production, and marketing of oil, gas, and petrochemicals. The company operates globally, including controversial operations in Nigeria that have sparked environmental disputes.
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CCI Score: Royal Dutch Shell plc
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Shell Faces Russian Lawsuit Over Exit from Sakhalin-2 LNG Project
Shell has disclosed details of a lawsuit initiated by Moscow following its decision to exit the Sakhalin-2 LNG joint venture amid escalating geopolitical tensions and Western sanctions.
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Latest Events
- MAR252025
Shell has disclosed details of a lawsuit initiated by Moscow following its decision to exit the Sakhalin-2 LNG joint venture amid escalating geopolitical tensions and Western sanctions.
- MAR252025
Shell published its corporate political engagement transparency statement on its website, detailing its compliance with lobbying disclosure regulations in the USA, EU, and Germany. The statement also reports $7,080,000 in lobbying spend for 2023, and was last updated on March 25, 2025.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 31
Although Shell adheres to transparency requirements by disclosing its lobbying expenditures in compliance with the relevant laws, the very engagement in lobbying activities raises concerns about corporate influence on political processes. Such efforts can facilitate power imbalances that potentially undermine democratic accountability, making this action a concern from an anti-fascist perspective.
Corporate political engagement transparency statement and lobbying spend | Shell Global
- MAR252025
Shell released a transparency statement on its corporate political engagement, detailing compliance with international disclosure standards and reporting $7,080,000 in lobbying expenditures in 2023. The statement, updated on March 25, 2025, outlines the company's approach to political advocacy as part of its broader sustainability and accountability measures.
+40
Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 31
By publicly disclosing its lobbying expenditures and outlining its adherence to established transparency principles, Shell demonstrates a commitment to accountability in its political engagements. This transparency can help curb undue authoritarian influence by allowing public scrutiny of corporate political behavior and reinforcing democratic processes.
Corporate political engagement transparency statement and lobbying spend | Shell Global
- MAR252025
Shell outlines a comprehensive approach to human rights, labor practices, and supply chain transparency as part of its commitment to corporate responsibility and ethical business practices, as detailed on its dedicated human rights webpage.
+80
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 25
The article highlights Shell's commitment to respecting worker rights and upholding human rights standards in the workplace. Their integration of these principles into their general business framework and external audits (via advisors like BSR) represents a proactive approach toward ethical labor practices.
+70
Supply Chain Ethics
March 25
Shell emphasizes a due diligence approach within its supply chain to identify and mitigate human rights risks. While the company outlines clear policies and procedures, the self-reported nature of these measures suggests room for further independent verification.
- MAR252025
Shell disclosed lobbying expenditures of $7,080,000 in 2023 as part of its corporate political engagement transparency statement. While the disclosure aligns with transparency requirements, the significant lobbying spend raises concerns about potential influence on policy decisions that could favor authoritarian practices.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 25
Shell’s detailed disclosure of lobbying spend, including $7,080,000 reported in 2023, highlights its active investment in influencing policy through political contributions and lobbying efforts. Despite the transparency provided in their reporting, the high level of financial engagement in political lobbying is viewed negatively from an anti-fascist perspective, as it may enable the company to shape regulations in ways that favor corporate interests over public welfare.
Corporate political engagement transparency statement and lobbying spend | Shell Global
- MAR152025
An investigation into Shell plc's involvement during the Nazi era reveals extensive financial support to the Nazi regime, forced labor practices, and a lack of formal accountability, raising enduring ethical concerns about the company's historical and modern business practices.
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Public and Political Behavior
March 20
Shell's historical records indicate that its leadership, including figures like Sir Henri Deterding, provided significant financial support to the Nazi Party during the early 1930s and endorsed policies that bolstered the regime, including the removal of Jewish board members. This reflects deep complicity in fostering authoritarian practices.
-85
Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility
March 20
The article reveals that Shell employed forced labor in its German subsidiaries and enforced anti-Semitic policies, such as purging Jewish employees from leadership roles, without issuing any form of apology or compensation. These practices underscore severe ethical violations in labor relations and human rights.
-70
Economic and Structural Influence
March 20
Shell's business operations during the Nazi era included fueling both Axis and Allied powers, and its economic collaborations bolstered the Nazi regime’s expansion. These actions contributed to sustaining authoritarian power structures while prioritizing profit over ethics.
- MAR042025Shell’s Corporate Shuffle
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Shell’s recent restructuring, announced on March 4, 2025, appears to be a superficial management facelift designed to mask its continued prioritization of fossil fuel profits over genuine environmental reform. Critics argue that the move is emblematic of a broader greenwashing strategy, with new titles and department reorganization serving to distract from the company’s longstanding reluctance to cut emissions.
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Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility
March 25
Shell’s restructuring is presented as a transformation towards lower emissions, but in reality it reinforces continued fossil fuel reliance while rebranding its executive roles and operations. This deceptive approach serves as a classic example of corporate greenwashing where superficial changes are used to mask unchanged, profit-driven priorities.
-50
Economic and Structural Influence
March 25
The corporate shuffle consolidates operations and elevates roles in a manner that reinforces Shell’s entrenched economic power in the fossil fuel industry. This maneuver not only perpetuates a status quo that favors profit maximization but also indirectly supports a broader influence that could align with authoritarian economic practices.
- FEB192025
OpenSecrets data reveals that a majority of Shell plc lobbyists have previously held government positions. This revolving door practice raises concerns about undue corporate influence, regulatory capture, and a potential alignment with authoritarian policy agendas.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 21
The OpenSecrets report indicates that a significant proportion of Shell plc's lobbyists (30 out of 40 in 2023) have prior government experience, highlighting a revolving door phenomenon. This practice can undermine democratic accountability by enabling corporate insiders to influence public policy in a way that may favor authoritarian interests, thus complicit in establishing a framework supportive of subversive regulatory capture.
- FEB062025
Analysis of Shell's political contributions, as detailed by OpenSecrets, reveals donations to multiple political parties. While the contributions are spread across Democrats and Republicans, the practice of corporate political spending raises concerns about undue influence on democratic processes and potential support for authoritarian policies.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 21
Shell's disclosed political contributions indicate that the company is engaged in funding political entities, a practice that, while transparent, can facilitate undue corporate influence over policy. The distribution of contributions across parties does little to mitigate concerns from an anti-fascist perspective, as corporate funding is seen as undermining democratic integrity and enabling alliances with authoritarian tendencies.
- JAN132025
Following investor pressure, Shell has made incremental improvements to its lobbying disclosures but continues to omit critical information on its activities in key emerging markets, particularly pertaining to its LNG growth strategy. This lack of transparency raises concerns about its alignment with decarbonisation commitments and contributes to a broader pattern of opaque political contributions and lobbying practices.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 20
Shell’s recent update on its lobbying disclosures shows marginal improvements in transparency; however, its failure to reveal lobbying activities in strategically important emerging markets, especially those tied to LNG expansion, undermines accountability. This incremental change, driven by investor pressure, is insufficient and reflects ongoing opaque political contributions that may indirectly support authoritarian policy agendas.
- DEC312024
Shell plc spent $7.55M on lobbying in 2024, raising concerns about its influence on democratic processes and potential support for authoritarian policies.
-60
Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 20
Shell plc's expenditure of $7.55M on lobbying in 2024 demonstrates significant corporate influence in political processes, aligning with practices that support authoritarian agendas. This activity contributes to undermining democratic accountability and raises concerns about the ethical use of corporate power in shaping policy in favor of far-right interests.
- AUG202024
Shell USA's foundation donated over $500,000 to conservative organizations that promote climate denial and oppose LGBTQ+ rights, aligning the company with far-right agendas and potentially undermining environmental and social justice policies.
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Public and Political Behavior
March 21
Royal Dutch Shell’s foundation donated significant funds to right-wing organizations, which are known for promoting climate denial and anti-LGBTQ+ policies. This financial support from a major global energy company ties its philanthropic efforts to political agendas that align with authoritarian and far-right ideologies, thereby undermining democratic values and environmental protections.
Shell’s foundation funded groups opposing climate action and LGBTQ+ rights
- AUG162024
Shell USA Company Foundation donated over half a million dollars to conservative and religious groups, including organizations linked to Project 2025. These donations support political agendas that oppose climate action and undermine LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights, raising concerns about Shell's ethical political and business practices.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 25
The donation from the Shell USA Company Foundation to conservative groups, including those associated with Project 2025, directly supports political agendas that aim to reshape government policies in favor of authoritarian and climate-denying measures. This undermines democratic values and contributes to polarizing political behavior, reflecting a negative impact under the 'Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts' category.
Shell Non-Profit Donated to Anti-Climate, Project 2025 Groups
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Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility
March 25
Beyond political contributions, the use of corporate philanthropic channels to donate funds to organizations with extremist, anti-climate, and discriminatory agendas reflects poorly on Shell's business ethics. The action reveals a problematic alignment between corporate money and policies that challenge environmental responsibilities and social justice.
Shell Non-Profit Donated to Anti-Climate, Project 2025 Groups
- AUG162024
Shell USA Company Foundation donated over $544k to conservative and religious organizations that oppose climate action and LGBTQ+ rights, thereby supporting far-right initiatives like Project 2025 which aim to reshape US governance and undermine democratic institutions.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 21
The donation from Shell USA Company Foundation to conservative groups, including those involved with Project 2025, represents a clear instance of political contributions that fuel far-right agendas. This support for organizations opposing climate action and marginalized rights highlights complicity in bolstering authoritarian policies.
Shell Non-Profit Donated to Anti-Climate, Project 2025 Groups
- AUG152024
Shell USA Company Foundation has funneled substantial donations to conservative and anti-climate change organizations linked to Project 2025. These contributions support groups known for opposing progressive policies and bolstering authoritarian reform agendas, thereby aligning Shell with forces that undermine democratic and environmental accountability.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 20
Shell’s foundation donated significant funds to organizations that are deeply embedded in conservative networks, including those associated with the controversial Project 2025. This action serves to reinforce alliances with entities that deny climate change and promote policies undermining democratic oversight, thereby contributing to authoritarian dynamics. The political donations indirectly support a broader agenda that has been critiqued for favoring the interests of the fossil fuel industry and conservative power structures.
Revealed: Shell oil non-profit donated to anti‑climate groups behind Project 2025
- AUG152024
Shell USA Company Foundation donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to conservative organizations that oppose progressive environmental and social policies, aligning with agendas that undermine climate science and promote authoritarian deregulation.
- MAY142024
Amnesty International has called on Shell to be held accountable for decades of environmental pollution and human rights abuses in Nigeria’s Niger Delta. The report highlights that the proposed fast-track regulatory approval for the sale of Shell’s business could let the company evade full accountability, further endangering local communities.
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 20
Amnesty International details decades of grievous human rights abuses and environmental damage linked to Shell’s operations in the Niger Delta. This failure to address ongoing human rights harms reflects severely unethical labor and human rights practices.
-60
Regulatory Capture
March 20
The fast‐track regulatory approval process being considered in Nigeria for the sale of Shell's Niger Delta business could constitute a case of regulatory capture. This process might allow Shell to sidestep full accountability, thereby exacerbating the harm suffered by local communities.
- JAN012024
Shell plc was reported to have contributed $267,635 and spent $7,550,000 on lobbying activities during the 2024 cycle. Furthermore, a significant percentage of its lobbyists have previously held government positions, signaling a revolving door that raises serious concerns about regulatory capture and undue corporate influence over democratic processes.
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Public and Political Behavior
March 20
Shell's substantial political contributions and lobbying expenditures, combined with evidence that a high proportion of its lobbyists are former government officials, suggest a deliberate strategy to influence public policy and regulatory outcomes. This behavior deepens concerns regarding democratic erosion and the promotion of authoritarian practices.
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Economic and Structural Influence
March 20
The revolving door phenomenon, where a significant portion of Shell plc’s lobbyists have held previous government roles, points to potential regulatory capture. This connection blurs the lines between corporate interests and public policy, thereby undermining transparent democratic processes.
- JAN012024
An analysis of Shell's lobbying activities as profiled by OpenSecrets indicates significant engagement in political contributions and lobbying efforts. This sustained lobbying raises concerns about the company’s influence on policy-making and its potential complicity in fostering environments conducive to authoritarian practices.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 25
Shell plc's extensive lobbying activity, as documented by OpenSecrets, demonstrates the company's ongoing efforts to influence political processes. Such activities can undermine democratic accountability and contribute to the rise of authoritarian policies by channeling corporate power into political influence.
- NOV232023
Shell is confronting legal claims in the UK as thousands of Nigerian villagers allege that chronic oil spills have violated their right to a clean environment. The case highlights serious concerns regarding Shell's human rights and environmental practices.
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 20
The legal claim against Shell reflects significant human rights concerns, as thousands of villagers in the Niger Delta allege that chronic oil spills have severely damaged their environment and way of life. This case demonstrates a disregard for the right to a clean environment, a core component of ethical business practices and human rights. Shell's repeated technical defenses and delay tactics exacerbate the neglect, raising serious questions about its commitment to human rights and responsible corporate governance.
Shell to face human rights claims in UK over chronic oil spills in Niger Delta
- NOV232023
Shell plc is facing legal challenges in the UK as thousands of Nigerian villagers file claims citing chronic oil spills and environmental degradation, which have been linked to violations of human rights and the right to a clean environment.
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Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility
March 21
Shell’s operations in Nigeria have led to chronic oil spills that not only damage the environment but also result in significant human rights violations. The legal claims underscore a pattern of corporate negligence and an attempt to evade full accountability, highlighting a detrimental approach to business ethics and responsibilities towards affected communities.
Shell to face human rights claims in UK over chronic oil spills in Niger Delta
- NOV232023
A UK High Court ruling on November 23, 2023, has allowed over 13,000 Nigerian farmers and fishers to bring human rights claims against Shell for chronic oil pollution in the Niger Delta. The decision underscores longstanding allegations that Shell, through its subsidiary, neglected its duty to protect local communities from environmental harm and has offered no remedy or compensation.
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 31
The ruling highlights Shell's failure to safeguard the human rights of Nigerian communities by allowing persistent environmental damage in the Niger Delta. By offering no remedy or compensation, Shell demonstrates a disregard for ethical business practices and the protection of marginalized communities, significantly undermining workers' and local residents' rights.
High Court greenlights human rights claims against Shell in the UK over Niger Delta oil pollution
- OCT012023
Shell agreed to a $15.5M settlement over allegations of complicity in human rights abuses, including the execution of activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and other civilians by Nigeria's former military regime. This settlement underscores serious concerns over the company's labor relations and human rights practices.
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Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 20
Shell's settlement in a human rights lawsuit, which accused the company of being complicit in the executions of activist Ken Saro-Wiwa and others, highlights a significant breach in ethical business practices and a disregard for human rights. This event raises severe questions regarding Shell's labor relations and its responsibility towards upholding human rights standards in its operations, particularly in developing countries.
- MAY252023
Amnesty International warns that Shell's planned sale of its Niger Delta oil business, valued at around US$3 billion, may deny long‐suffering communities access to adequate remedies for decades of environmental damage and human rights abuses linked to oil pollution.
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Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility
March 31
Shell’s planned divestment from its Niger Delta operations, where longstanding oil pollution has inflicted significant harm on local communities, risks absolving the company from accountability. Amnesty International has detailed how this sale could worsen environmental and human rights conditions if remediation and liability are not adequately enforced.
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Economic and Structural Influence
March 31
The divestment undermines structural accountability by potentially weakening regulatory oversight and transfer of remediation responsibilities. This shift not only disrupts longstanding economic structures but may also reduce the effectiveness of measures aimed at protecting marginalized communities from ongoing environmental harm.
- JAN012023
Shell's 2023 Sustainability Report emphasizes its commitment to respecting human rights within its supply chain, aligning with the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. However, given its long-standing history in fossil fuel extraction and associated controversies, these measures may be more performative than transformative.
+10
Supply Chain Ethics
October 1
Shell's sustainability report outlines a commitment to ethical supply chain practices and respect for human rights as per the UN Universal Declaration. However, critics argue that the report lacks independent verification and that Shell's long history of prioritizing fossil fuel profits undermines the credibility and impact of these measures, resulting in a modest positive score.
- JAN012022
An internal 2022 safety review and employee surveys revealed persistent safety issues across Shell’s offshore production fleet, including the Bonga. The report highlighted deficient maintenance practices, faulty oil transfer systems, and a pattern of inadequate responses to safety risks – a situation exacerbated by the dismissal of a whistleblower safety engineer. These findings raise serious concerns regarding Shell’s commitment to worker safety and responsible management practices.
- MAY262021
In a landmark legal decision, the Hague District Court ruled that Shell must reduce its CO2 emissions by 45% by 2030. The ruling, stemming from allegations that Shell's long-standing misleading statements and inadequate actions on climate change have breached its duty of care to protect human rights and the environment, underscores the company's problematic business practices and influence on climate policy.
- FEB252021
Despite its public commitment to net-zero emissions by 2050, Shell has funded a network of lobbying groups that oppose robust climate policies. This action undercuts its own environmental pledges and supports policies favoring fossil fuel interests, contributing to an erosion of democratic accountability in energy regulation.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 25
Shell's financial support for lobbying groups that opposed effective climate policies indicates a significant misalignment between its public climate commitments and its internal practices. By funding initiatives that battle measures to curb fossil fuel financing, Shell indirectly supports regulatory changes that benefit the fossil fuel industry over public and environmental interests, thereby contributing to an environment where authoritarian influences can erode democratic oversight.
Despite Its Pledges, Shell Funded Anti-Climate Lobbying Last Year
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Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility
March 25
There is a stark contradiction between Shell’s public pronouncements on achieving net-zero emissions and its behind-the-scenes financial support for industry lobby groups that actively work against climate action. This misalignment undermines the company's ethical responsibility and raises serious concerns about its commitment to sustainable business practices.
Despite Its Pledges, Shell Funded Anti-Climate Lobbying Last Year
- FEB122021
The UK Supreme Court ruled in favor of Niger Delta communities, forcing Royal Dutch Shell to confront its environmental and human rights abuses in Nigeria. The ruling exposes Shell's long-standing refusal to take responsibility for the environmental damage caused by its Nigerian subsidiary, highlighting unethical business practices and exploitative economic structures.
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Business Practices and Ethical Responsibility
March 21
Shell’s actions in Nigeria, as highlighted by the UK Supreme Court ruling, demonstrate a blatant disregard for the human rights and environmental well-being of affected communities. The company has consistently avoided responsibility for the catastrophic oil spills and environmental degradation, thereby undermining ethical business practices and contributing to systemic oppression.
UK: Landmark ruling forces Shell to face up to its abuses in Nigeria
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Economic and Structural Influence
March 21
The court ruling underscores how Shell’s profit-driven business structure has enabled it to extract wealth from Nigerian land while evading accountability. This economic model not only fosters exploitation of vulnerable communities but also represents an economic collaboration that bolsters systemic practices harmful to human rights and community well-being.
UK: Landmark ruling forces Shell to face up to its abuses in Nigeria
- JAN012021
In 2021, Shell PLC spent $7.3 million on political lobbying in the US and provided administrative and public relations support to UK MPs via trade associations. This activity raises concerns about the company's efforts to shape policy in ways that favor corporate interests over democratic accountability.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 31
Shell's significant spending on lobbying and its role in providing support through industry associations indicate a deliberate effort to influence political decision-making. Such activities can undermine transparency and promote policies that favor corporate power over the interests of the public, reflecting practices that are aligned with authoritarian influences.
- MAY132018
The report outlines Shell’s extensive involvement in political lobbying and its controversial tax practices. Notably, Shell spent $7.3 million on lobbying in the US and provided support to UK MPs through industry groups, while also utilizing tax havens to avoid corporate income tax despite significant profits.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts
March 31
Shell’s political activities include spending millions on lobbying efforts and offering administrative support to political figures via industry associations. Such actions suggest a prioritization of corporate interests over public accountability, reinforcing authoritarian influences.
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Regulatory Capture
March 31
Shell’s financial strategies, including routing profits through tax havens and reportedly paying no corporate tax during profitable years, highlight a pattern of regulatory capture. This undermines transparent corporate practices and contributes to economic policies that favor authoritarian governance.
- MAY132018
The Ethical Consumer report criticizes Shell for having an inadequate policy regarding conflict minerals and supply chain management. The article highlights that Shell’s measures are insufficient to safeguard against conflict minerals and protect workers’ rights, with evidence including case studies of unsafe conditions and abuse of workers among Shell contractors in regions such as Nigeria.
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Supply Chain Ethics
March 31
Shell received its worst rating for Supply Chain Management due to inadequate measures to control conflict minerals and ensure ethical sourcing. The lack of stringent oversight has reportedly contributed to human rights abuses within its supply chain.
-75
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 31
The report documents significant labor rights concerns within Shell’s supply chain, including case studies of workers at Shell contractors facing unsafe conditions and rights violations such as denial of unionization and fair pay.
- NOV282017
Reports suggest that Shell provided material support to the Nigerian military during a crackdown in Ogoniland, leading to severe human rights abuses including unlawful killings, torture, and village burnings. This alleged complicity raises serious concerns about the company's adherence to labor rights and ethical responsibility.
-80
Labor Relations and Human Rights Practices
March 21
Amnesty International and documented evidence suggest that Shell encouraged the Nigerian military to suppress protests in Ogoniland, providing material support that contributed to a violent crackdown. This involvement in human rights abuses, including killings and torture, reflects a grave dereliction in upholding labor rights and ethical business practices, thereby indirectly supporting authoritarian measures.
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- $460.00B
- Total Assets
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- $500.00B
- Operating Income
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- $30.00B
- Total Equity
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- $200.00B
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