Shell PLC

Lobbying Transparency

Overall Transparency Score: 90 (Aligned)

Direct Lobbying Transparency
Area Transparency Score
Direct Policy Lobbying Shell PLC has clearly specified the policies being lobbied, including the ReFuelEU Aviation Regulation, US SEC proposed climate risk disclosure rules, initiatives to reduce methane emissions and end routine flaring, international carbon markets policy framework (Article 6 of the Paris Agreement), US federal carbon pricing policy approach, EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) update, US Inflation Reduction Act, EU Fit for 55 (FF55) package, sectoral decarbonisation policy, EU Renewable Energy Directive (RED) update, EU CO2 emission performance standards for cars and vans, UK Transport Policy, Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage, Global Carbon Market, USA transportation and regulation, Cap and trade, Regulation of methane emissions, EU Climate Policy. 82
Lobbying Mechanism Shell PLC has disclosed both the specific lobbying mechanisms (direct engagement, industry associations, coalitions) and the target entities (EU institutions, US SEC, governments, international organizations). 83
Policy Outcomes Sought Shell PLC has outlined the government policy outcomes it aims to achieve through its lobbying efforts, such as a more ambitious SAF blending mandate, greater feedstock flexibility, support for carbon pricing, methane emissions reduction, and various clean energy provisions in the US Inflation Reduction Act. 92
Trade Association Lobbying Transparency
Area Transparency Score
Trade Association Influence Shell provides clear details on how it tries to influence the trade association's policy, especially when it has identified misalignments. This includes the mechanisms used and the policy changes and outcomes it sought. 100
Trade Association lobbying consistency Shell has described its broad consistency with 10 trade associations' policy lobbying positions and its consistency with them on specific and relevant climate legislation being lobbied by the groups. It has also clearly outlined whether it is consistent with these lobbying positions. However, it has only provided such details on less than 20% of the trade associations it belongs to that lobby on climate change. 75
Trade Association policy lobbying Shell has disclosed its membership in various trade associations and has provided details about the lobbying positions of 10 of these associations. It has specifically mentioned the legislation that these trade associations are lobbying on. However, it's important to note that this disclosure does not cover all of the trade associations that Shell is part of or their lobbying positions. 75
Lobbying Governance
Area Transparency Score
Comprehensive lobbying governance Shell has published a comprehensive lobbying audit and detailed study of its direct and indirect lobbying governance processes. The company has clear internal governance structures, principles for responsible lobbying, and a management framework for industry associations. Additionally, Shell publishes a bi-annual review of the policy and advocacy positions of key industry associations, addressing any misalignment transparently. 100
Disclosure Inconsistencies
Category Public Statement Inconsistency