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Shell's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Shell completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Shell has also provided a category-level breakdown for 4 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature. b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Shell's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Shell amounted to 77,000,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Shell decreased by 6.1%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Shell's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Shell's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Shell were 69,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Shell reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Shell's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 1.43%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2024), Shell's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.48%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.a
What are Shell's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Shell reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 8,000,000 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 8,000,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Shell reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Shell's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 27.27%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2024), Shell's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 11.11% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Shell use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Shell reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Shell's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Shell's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Shell reported 1,065,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Shell includes a breakdown across 4 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Shell's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Shell's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Shell reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,065,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 21.5% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 78.5% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Shell reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Shell's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 31.33%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2024), Shell's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Shell's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Shell disclose?
In 2025, Shell reported emissions for 4 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
The limited disclosure restricts visibility into specific emission sources across the company's value chain.
What are the main sources of Shell's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Shell's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 836,000,000 tCO₂e (78.5%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 122,000,000 tCO₂e (11.46%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 103,000,000 tCO₂e (9.67%)
Shell's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Shell’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Shell reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 69,000,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 266,886 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 258.54 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Shell's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Shell's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Shell reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 258.54 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 342.65, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Shell rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Shell ranked 7 out of 23 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Shell is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Shell's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Shell reported a total carbon footprint of 1,142,000,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 2.06% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Shell's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 93.26% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 6.04%.a