Shell Risk Report
Explore Shell across six non‑financial risk dimensions:ESG, Workforce, News & Media, Cybersecurity, Legal & Regulatory, Operational. Unlock the full report, original sources and timelines, and enable continuous monitoring.
Summary
⚖️ legal & regulatory
Shell faces significant legal challenges, including several lawsuits related to oil pollution and environmental issues. These legal hurdles represent potentially costly regulatory penalties and risks for the company. Issues in Nigeria, in particular, could lead to long-term complications and financial liability.
- On 🗓 June 20, 2025, Nigerian communities initiated a lawsuit against Shell over oil pollution, seeking resolution in the high court.
- Shell faced the possibility of being liable for oil spills as of 🗓 June 20, 2025, but noted "legal barriers" still existed.
- A major investigation on 🗓 February 10, 2025, linked Shell to sanctioned activities involving Russian gas deliveries.
- Shell faced legal action in the UK high court related to oil pollution cases dating back a decade, with new developments on 🗓 February 18, 2025.
👥 labor & workforce
Shell is undergoing significant workforce reductions as part of its strategic shift and cost-cutting measures. These changes aim to improve profitability but also highlight the potential risks of workforce dissatisfaction and operational impact.
- Shell planned layoffs of 20% of its exploration jobs announced on 🗓 September 10, 2024.
- Workforce reduction discussions on 🗓 August 29, 2024, aimed at strategic realignment to reduce costs.
- Shell made an extensive job cut announcement targeting its oil exploration division, dated 🗓 August 30, 2024.
🏗️ operational & business continuity
Shell's operational risks have been amplified due to legal and compliance issues, as well as safety concerns around its offshore oil ships following past oil spills. These issues could disrupt Shell's business continuity and future plans in key markets.
- Ongoing safety problems with Shell’s offshore oil ships have been reported on 🗓 April 4, 2025, continuing years after a major spill in Nigeria.
📜 innovation & r&d
Shell's strategic initiatives include investments in LNG and other innovation-focused projects as it transitions to more sustainable energy solutions. These efforts are likely to enhance long-term viability and align with global energy trends.
- Shell completed its acquisition of Singaporean LNG company Pavilion Energy on 🗓 April 3, 2025, marking a strategic investment in LNG.
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News & Media
Real‑time aggregation of trusted sources tracking company‑related events with sentiment and topic tags for rapid risk triage.
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View Full ReportEntity List
Continuous third‑party screening across global sanctions, enforcement, and watchlist sources with unified entity resolution and real‑time alerts.
| Name | Issuer | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ACF List of War Enablers | Anti-Corruption Foundation | |
| African Development Bank Debarred Entities | African Development Bank Group | |
| Argentina Members of Parliament | Honorable Cámara de Diputados de la Nación Argentina | |
| Argentina RePET Sanctions | Ministerio de Justicia | |
| Armenia Public Officials and Associates | Hetq Online | |
| Asian Development Bank Sanctions | Asian Development Bank | |
| Australian Sanctions Consolidated List | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | |
| Democratic People's Republic Of Korea (North Korea) Sanctions Regime | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | |
| Former Federal Republic Of Yugoslavia Sanctions Regime | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | |
| Iran Sanctions Regime | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade |
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View Full ReportESG
Verification of declared ESG commitments and certifications with evidence links, score signals, and status updates across E, S, and G.
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation | |
| Global Reporting Initiative Standards | |
| EU Taxonomy Regulation | |
| EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive | |
| California Transparency in Supply Chains Act | |
| EU Non-Financial Reporting Directive | |
| ISO 14001 | |
| Sustainability Accounting Standards Board Standards | |
| Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures | |
| UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights |
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View Full ReportCybersecurity
Verification of adherence to recognized security standards, mapping control coverage and gaps affecting third‑party and supply‑chain risk.
| Certification | Status |
|---|---|
| General Data Protection Regulation | |
| Digital Operational Resilience Act | |
| Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification | |
| NIST Cybersecurity Framework | |
| NIST 800-53 Revision 5 | |
| California Consumer Privacy Act | |
| ISO/IEC 27001 | |
| Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act | |
| Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard | |
| Federal Information Security Modernization Act |
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