Social investment
Social investment is our focused contribution to the communities and countries we work in. Our social investment programmes help tackle important social issues, strengthen relationships with our local communities and build trust in Shell.
Shell aims to be a good neighbour by contributing to the well-being of our local communities around the world. Beyond the energy we provide, the employment opportunities we offer and the tax we pay, Shell supports hundreds of social investment programmes in around 50 countries across Africa, Asia, Australasia, the Americas and Europe.
We have three priority areas: Access to Energy; Skills and Enterprise Development; and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) education. As part of our priority themes, we have three global programmes which are delivered in several countries where we operate.
Our three global programmes
Shell LiveWire
Shell LiveWire is our global enterprise development programme for small businesses. The programme operates in 18 countries and helps thousands of small businesses access skills, networks and resources to turn their ideas into successful businesses. These business have the potential to generate long-term sources of income, support local jobs and contribute to local prosperity.
Shell StartUp Engine
Shell StartUp Engine is an innovation programme for early to mid-stage energy startups looking to grow their business. The programme helps startups prepare their product or services to be commercially viable in the market. We do this through a structured 3鈥�6 month programme that includes masterclasses, coaching and mentoring, and peer-to-peer learning sessions. Being part of a Shell innovation programme can often provide the startups with the credibility needed to build trust with potential customers, partners and investors.
Shell NXplorers
Shell NXplorers is Shell鈥檚 global STEM education programme. It runs in schools, colleges and universities, and helps students develop complex problem-solving skills. By looking at things differently, and combining creativity with analytic thinking, students learn how to build sustainable solutions to global issues. The programme runs in 19 countries.
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Page last updated: March 25, 2025
