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What we do

Powering Progress sets our strategy to become a net-zero emissions energy business by 2050 as we generate value for our shareholders, customers, and broader society. As we forge ahead on this journey, we want to operate a profitable and purposeful business where we power the lives of ordinary South Africans while maintaining our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people.

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What We Do: Our Powering Progress Strategy

Generating shareholder value

Powering Progress generates value for our shareholders. It provides the financial strength to profitably transform our company, as we provide the energy the world needs today while working towards the energy transition.

Achieving net-zero emissions

We are working with customers and others across key sectors of the economy on the journey to net-zero. A net-zero world is where society stops adding to the total amount of greenhouse gasses in the atmosphere.

Powering lives

We power lives by providing the vital energy that people need, championing inclusion and contributing the local economies.

Respecting nature

Protecting the environment, reducing waste and making a positive contribution to biodiversity.

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The Shell brand

In 1902, Shell opened its doors in South Africa. Back then, oil had a simple task yet significant function of bringing light and heat to the homes in Mzansi.

People & Communities

At Shell, we power lives by providing the vital energy that people need, championing inclusion and contributing to local communities. We are anchored by a global Powering Progress strategy which ensures that we work towards making a positive impact in the communities we operate in by respecting human rights and supporting local communities.

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