Case
Shell

Case

Assessing the role in the carbon market

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The Challenge

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Founded in London in 1897, Shell is one of the world’s largest energy companies, seeking technology and innovation to meet the world’s energy needs in a responsible way. With a presence in over 70 countries and around 92,000 employees, the company’s position on the sustainability agenda is focused on limiting
environmental impact and collaborating for a low carbon future. In pursuit of becoming a Net Zero company, Shell needs to: reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations; use technology to capture remaining emissions; and protect natural carbon sinks and offset emissions that are unavoidable due to the nature of the business.

Our Work

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As the main deliverable of the project, WayCarbon developed the study “NbS Strategy – supporting Shell in developing a comprehensive assessment of the current and projected market potential of NbS in Brazil over the next decade” and presented the content in workshops for Shell’s global Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) team throughout 2022.

Results

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The study involved mapping the potential for generating carbon credits from NbS projects in Brazil. Alongside each solution, WayCarbon also surveyed the costs involved and the main regulatory, socio-environmental, and technical barriers that could influence the implementation of the projects. Based on this analysis, it was possible to develop strategic recommendations to guide Shell’s actions in the carbon market.