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Shell’s true colors are as plain as the crude oil they relentlessly extract from the Earth

Jul 15th, 2023
by John Donovan.
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Shell Considers Dabbling in Green Energy Just to Keep Activist Investors Quiet

Posted by John Donovan July 15, 2023

In a surprising turn of events, the ruthless oil giant Shell is reportedly exploring the possibility of selling a stake in its green energy business. Yes, you read that right – the company notorious for its relentless pursuit of oil and gas profits is considering dipping its toes into the world of renewables. But don’t get too excited, this move is likely just an attempt to appease activist investors who have been pestering Shell for years.

According to insiders, Shell has approached third parties to gauge interest in offloading part of its global renewable power operations. They may even go as far as establishing the renewables arm as a separate business, a clever ploy to create the illusion of commitment to green energy while maintaining their true focus on fossil fuels. It’s all about optics, you know. read more

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Shell’s Unprecedented Commitment to Destroying the Planet

Jul 10th, 2023
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Posted by John Donovan: July 10, 2023

In a remarkable display of hypocrisy, big oil firms like Shell are shamelessly reneging on their climate change commitments, opting to maintain their fossil fuel investments instead. This revelation has drawn criticism from none other than the US climate envoy, John Kerry, who rightfully called out these companies for moving in the wrong direction.

Senator Kerry, a key figure in President Biden’s net zero initiatives, expressed his concern about the unnecessary and dangerous backtracking on climate pledges. Speaking at a meeting of net zero financiers and philanthropists, he emphasized the importance of company chief executives investing in the future and accelerating the transition to renewable energy. read more

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Shell’s Greenwashing Exposed: Misleading Ads Banned for Hilariously Overstating Commitment to Clean Energy

Jul 7th, 2023
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Posted by JOHN DONOVAN: July 7, 2023

In a shocking turn of events, the notorious oil and gas giant, Shell, has had a few of its ads banned by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). Apparently, these ads gave a “misleading” impression of Shell’s dedication to non-polluting energy. Who would have thought that a company responsible for immense environmental damage would resort to misleading tactics?

Lately, Shell has faced heavy criticism for failing to live up to its lofty promises of combating climate change. It turns out that a significant portion of the money they claimed to invest in “Renewables and Energy Solutions” actually went into the coffers of natural gas, a highly polluting energy source. But fear not, for Shell has come up with a brilliant justification. They argue that natural gas is slightly less polluting than oil, conveniently ignoring the fact that it still contributes to the climate crisis. read more

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Shell’s Heroic Retreat from Renewable Energy: Head of Renewable Generation Bids Farewell to Greedy, Polluting Empire

Jul 3rd, 2023
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By John Donovan: 3 July 2023

Thomas Brostrom has made the courageous decision to leave the oil giant Shell Plc. This decision comes weeks after the newly appointed chief executive, Wael Sawan, shamelessly curtailed Shell’s feeble attempts at a green transition.

Brostrom, a courageous advocate for renewable energy, joined Shell in August 2021, after the company’s previous CEO, Ben van Beurden, made token gestures towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions. His appointment as head of renewables in February 2022 promised a glimmer of hope for a company that thrives on exploiting the Earth’s finite resources. read more

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Shell’s Profits Trump Planet: Power Trader Leaves as Company Embraces Fossil Fuels

Jun 23rd, 2023
by John Donovan.
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In the end, Shell’s true colours have been laid bare for all to see. Its grandiose claims of environmental responsibility were nothing more than smoke and mirrors, quickly shattered by its insatiable hunger for oil and gas. The planet may suffer, but Shell’s profits must thrive.

By John Donovan: 23 June 2023

Shell Plc’s recent “environmentally conscious” facade has finally crumbled, revealing its true colours as an oil-hungry, profit-driven monstrosity.

In a shocking turn of events, one of the company’s power traders, Steffen Krutzinna, has had enough of Shell’s disingenuous claims and decided to abandon ship. The catalyst for his departure? Shell’s audacious plan to invest more heavily in the fossil fuel industry was announced by the company’s chief executive, Wael Sawan, in a moment of pure disregard for social and environmental responsibilities. read more

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Shell’s ‘Green’ Ads Exposed as Shameless Attempt to Mislead Public

Jun 7th, 2023
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Posted by John Donovan: 7 June 2023

But wait, Shell conveniently forgets to mention their dirty little secret—most of their profits come from selling petrol and other high-carbon products.

In a shocking revelation, Shell’s deceptive ad campaign promoting its supposed green initiatives has been rightfully banned in the UK for its blatant attempt to mislead consumers. The oil giant conveniently failed to mention that the majority of its business relies on environmentally destructive fossil fuels, such as petrol.

Shell claims it will become a net-zero carbon energy company by 2050 while expanding its gas business, shamelessly ran TV, poster, and YouTube ads pushing renewable electricity, wind power, and car charging point initiatives. read more

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Shell’s Audacious Move: Launching Global Media Review, results in Protests at “Innocent” WPP Offices

Jun 6th, 2023
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…fear not, for Shell has invited numerous agencies to grovel at its feet, pitching for the privilege of serving this illustrious polluter

Posted by John Donovan: 6 June 2023

In a surprising turn of events, the notorious oil giant Shell has dared to venture into the realm of media review.  Currently under the seemingly angelic wings of WPP’s EssenceMediacom, Shell has decided to test the market and explore its options.

WPP, the stalwart that has dutifully served Shell’s media planning and buying needs since 2005, must be trembling at the thought of losing this precious account. But fear not, for Shell has invited numerous agencies to grovel at its feet, pitching for the privilege of serving this illustrious polluter. read more

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Shell’s ‘tense’ AGM where profits clash with the pesky climate

May 18th, 2023
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Posted by John Donovan 18 MAY 2023

Shell’s ‘tense’ AGM where obscene profits clash with the pesky climate

Prepare for the showdown of the century! Shell, the notorious oil giant known for its greed and pollution, is about to face a shareholder meeting that promises to be nothing short of acrimonious. It seems that Shell is struggling to strike a delicate balance between making obscene profits from oil and gas and dealing with a pesky minority who believe they should actually do something about climate change. How dare they? read more

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Proxy adviser PIRC recommends vote against Shell’s chair, annual report Reuters

May 9th, 2023
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Proxy adviser PIRC recommends vote against Shell’s chair, annual report

May 9 (Reuters) – Proxy adviser PIRC on Tuesday recommended Shell Plc’s (SHEL.L) investors vote against the energy company’s chair and opposed its annual report for “failing to address climate risks by setting adequate targets.

PIRC said it, instead, recommended shareholders vote in favour of a climate activist group’s proposal seeking faster emissions cuts.

Shell, on the other hand, has recommended its shareholders vote against the proposal by the Follow This activist shareholder group that asks the energy giant to align with the 2015 Paris climate deal. read more

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Why the Church of England is taking on Shell

May 9th, 2023
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The Telegraph

Why the Church of England is taking on Shell

Short-term profits cannot come before the long-term health of our planet

The oil and gas industry in Europe is at a crossroads.

The decisions the sector makes on where to allocate capital could make or break our collective efforts to limit global warming to 1.5°C, with massive implications for the economy, for communities and in particular the poorest and most vulnerable on the planet.

The recent announcements by BP that it is weakening its climate targets, and the none too subtle hints from Shell being read by the market that it is likely to do something similar, signals that the lure of short-term profit maximisation is trumping the long-term sustainability of these companies and of our planet.

A disorderly climate transition caused by delayed action will not only miss the goals of the Paris climate agreement but directly work against the financial interests of pension funds and other long-term investors and their beneficiaries. read more

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Church of England attacks Shell chief in row over green targets

May 9th, 2023
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The Telegraph

Church of England attacks Shell chief in row over green targets

The clergy’s pension fund will vote to oust Wael Sawan after accusing him of backtracking on climate commitments

By Matt Oliver: 9 May 2023 • 6:00am

The Church of England is pushing to oust the chief executive of Shell following a row over green investments.

The clergy’s Pension Board is preparing to vote to oust Wael Sawan and chairman Sir Andrew Mackenzie at Shell’s upcoming shareholder meeting later this month.

It comes amid claims that the oil and gas giant has backtracked on net zero commitments.

The pension board, which manages the clergy’s £3bn retirement pot, is concerned that London-listed Shell has rowed back on promises to switch to clean power after the Ukraine war sent oil and gas prices soaring. read more

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ISS advises Shell shareholders to vote against climate activist resolution seeking faster emissions cuts

May 7th, 2023
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ISS advises Shell shareholders to vote against climate activist resolution seeking faster emissions cuts

SHADIA NASRALLA: LONDON: REUTERS: May 6, 2023

Shell shareholders should vote against a climate activist resolution seeking faster emissions cuts, proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) said on Saturday, while acknowledging the merits of the proposal.

Shell investors will vote at an annual general meeting on May 23 on a resolution filed by the Follow This activist shareholder group which asks the energy giant to align with the 2015 Paris climate deal.

Scientists say the world needs to cut greenhouse gas emissions by around 43 per cent by 2030, from 2019 levels, to have any hope of meeting the Paris Agreement goal of keeping global warming well below 2C above pre-industrial levels. read more

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Dutch government promises support to Shell to cut CO2 emissions

Apr 13th, 2023
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Dutch government promises support to Shell to cut CO2 emissions

Reuters: Thu, 13 April 2023 at 1:20 pm BST·

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The Dutch government on Thursday said it would support oil and gas company Shell in its efforts to reduce its CO2 and nitrogen emissions in the Netherlands in the coming years.

The government said it would look at building infrastructure and accelerating permitting procedures needed for projects that would help Shell, one of the country’s largest polluters, reach its goal of cutting 3.9 megatons of CO2 emissions from its Dutch plants by 2030. read more

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Shell: Solar And Wind Are Growing Faster Than LNG Ever Did

Apr 13th, 2023
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OILPRICE.COM

Shell: Solar And Wind Are Growing Faster Than LNG Ever Did

By Haley Zaremba – Apr 09, 2023, 2:00 PM CDT

  • Shell: Wind and solar production capacities are growing faster than liquefied natural gas and nuclear ever did.
  • Government incentives and energy security issues have given renewables another bump.
  • While solar and wind are seeing a much steeper growth trajectory than nuclear and liquefied natural gas did, energy demand, too, has seen an extreme growth trend.

Wind and solar production capacities are growing faster than liquefied natural gas and nuclear ever did. A recent report from Shell Plc examined and compared the growth trajectories of these four energy forms, which have all emerged within the past 60 years, and which tell a very clear story about how the global energy sector is growing and changing. Put simply: our youngest and cleanest energy technologies are the fastest growing the world has seen in at least 50 years. read more

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Shell publishes reports on Sustainability, Climate & Energy Transition Lobbying and Payments to Governments

Mar 29th, 2023
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Shell publishes reports on Sustainability, Climate & Energy Transition Lobbying and Payments to Governments

Shell plc has published its 2022 Sustainability Report, its 2022 Climate and Energy Transition Lobbying Report and its 2022 Payments to Governments Report.

Shell has been formally reporting on sustainability-related performance for more than 25 years, with the aim of being transparent about activities that are important to investors, governments, and civil society. The Shell Sustainability Report outlines our social, safety and environmental performance in 2022 and sets out our progress in transitioning our business to net-zero emissions. read more

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Shell’s divestments in Nigeria

Mar 28th, 2023
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The Washington Post

Big Oil is selling off its polluting assets — with unintended consequences

Shell’s divestments in Nigeria help the company meet its green goals. But villagers and watchdogs say conditions have worsened after the sales.

By  March 27, 2023 at 2:00 a.m. EDT

NEMBE, Nigeria — When Lambert Ogbari learned that the oil giant Shell was selling its local operations to a Nigerian firm, he said he felt hopeful his living conditions would finally improve. But he quickly noticed that maintenance on the oil wells surrounding his village had declined.

Then, one night, Ogbari woke up to a loud bang, followed by the smell of gas. Crude oil was shooting out of a well near his home with such force that people hundreds of yards away could hear the roar.

As the world wrestles with climate change, major oil companies are selling off polluting assets around the globe. Shell, which announced in 2021 that it is looking to exit Nigeria’s onshore market completely, has repeatedly said in annual reports over the past eight years that divestments in Nigeria and elsewhere have played an important role in decreasing the company’s greenhouse gas emissions. Shell’s withdrawal is part of an exodus by some of the world’s top energy companies from the Niger Delta, which had long made Nigeria the largest oil producer in Africa. read more

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