
Shell Environmental Products’ project portfolio
Our Environmental Products team hold a portfolio of carbon credits sourced from projects around the world.
Shell employs a rigorous internal screening process that looks at the following criteria:
The approved carbon standard
Environmental impacts beyond CO₂
Societal benefits for the local community
Project developer competency
Government support
Reputational risks
Project Types
Benefits of projects in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
In addition to reducing CO₂ from the atmosphere, the projects we choose create jobs, protect and enhance biodiversity and can improve soil quality, food production, and rainwater absorption. All of these beneficial effects support attainment of the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

How the projects contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals

CLIMATE
Helping to tackle climate change and its impacts

NATURE
Protecting, restoring and promoting sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems; sustainably managing forests; combating desertification; reversing and halting biodiversity loss

PEOPLE
Reducing poverty; empowering women and girls; promoting sustainable agriculture

ECONOMY
Promoting inclusive and sustainable growth