Shell
Why Shell is becoming a softer target for climate campaigners
The oil major has pulled out of a British project and paused South African exploration, as its climate targets require production to fall
By greenwashing Shell, the Science Museum is failing young people
As a biology and chemistry student I love London’s Science Museum, but its acceptance of oil sponsorship for a climate change exhibition is inexcusable
Shell’s net zero plan will be judged on science, not spin
Shell’s net zero plan is better seen as a defence of its core oil and gas business, which it is planning to expand, than a genuine energy transition
How youth climate court cases became a global trend
From the rise of the youth plaintiff to greenwashing claims, Climate Home News explores the major trends in climate litigation
Shell threatened with climate lawsuit in the Netherlands
Friends of the Earth has warned it will take the oil giant to court unless it overhauls its business plan in line with international climate goals
Exxon and climate change: Why it’s better to engage than divest
Investors must stay involved with oil majors rather than exit and allow a far more dangerous off market game to ensue
BP, Shell acknowledge rising climate risk to business model
NEWS: Oil giants raise concerns Paris climate pact will lead to tougher rules, laws and penalties on fossil fuel industry – but predict demand for oil and gas will soar
BP, Shell, Rio Tinto offer support to Paris climate deal
NEWS: Major oil, mining and IT companies say they are behind plans for a global climate deal that includes the world’s leading economies
Can we trust Shell’s ‘Energy Transitions Commission’?
COMMENT: An industry inspired effort to muddy the waters or a real push to develop a low carbon future? The jury is out
ExxonMobil boss warns against tougher climate regulations
NEWS: Global warming risks “serious” says Rex Tillerson, but innovation not regulation is answer to soaring greenhouse gas emissions
Oil majors to release climate plans on 16 October, says Total chief
NEWS: Industry must take offensive with carbon cutting plans to avoid portrayal as “devils”, CEO tells top executives at London conference
Shell chief: Business must account for cost of climate change
NEWS: Ben van Beurden says industry, regulators should rally behind Shell and European oil majors’ joint call to make polluters pay
What’s with Shell’s new Energy Transitions Commission?
NEWS: Oil major to launch new low carbon programme with BHP Billiton, Statoil and some solar firms in bid to green image
Solar power ‘backbone’ of future energy system – Shell CEO
NEWS: But with energy demand set to double, don’t expect that to scotch fossil fuels for decades, says Ben van Beurden
Shell exits Prince of Wales climate group amid row rumours
NEWS: Controversial plans to drill in Arctic said to be last straw for fellow members of influential European climate grouping
Green with gas: Oil majors eye UN climate deal
ANALYSIS: Shell and BG are leading calls for an ambitious global pact in Paris, but it’s still unclear how they will help lubricate talks
Shell to leave ALEC, citing climate change stance
NEWS: Fossil fuel giant to make significant break with US lobbying organisation accused of obstructing low carbon policies
Former Shell chair speaks of distress at climate policy inertia
NEWS: Mark Moody Stuart says dangers were evident decades ago, offers backing to divestment and carbon pricing
Leave coal in the ground, not oil and gas – Shell CFO
NEWS: Big Oil the baddies because people can’t name coal companies, says Simon Henry, as oil major’s strategy shaped by “carbon bubble
Oil giants brush up climate credentials ahead of Paris summit
NEWS: New initiative backed by UK, Chinese and Saudi firms seeks to explore ways they can contribute to emissions challenge