Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) is always concerned on the environmental and social factors apart from the operations of their business. The company has a dedicated section known as Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSE). This section has been transparent with their environmental and social activities to show that the company really care about the environmental and social factors. The company is working towards low carbon footprint in its operations and business activities. They are helping the world’s economy by being green despite hypocrisy claims from environmentalists. The company is also putting an effort to instill the culture of environmental preservation and sustainability in its employees. One of the main reasons for the company
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It is really embedded in Shell’s core operations which requires them to conduct all of their activities in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Sustainable development requires balancing short and long term interests, integrating economic, environmental and social considerations into business decision-making. For Shell, sustainable development involves engaging with stakeholders to better understand and manage the impact (both positive and negative) that their operations and products have on society and the environment, and to identify future business opportunities. The global energy consumption will be rising due to the rapid growth in countries such as China and India. With this rapid growth, it is one of the biggest challenges faced especially by energy companies and governments to balance this growth in an environmentally responsible way. Therefore, the rapid growth in global energy consumption needs to be balanced with environmental protection. Technology also plays an important role in offering solutions for development of renewable energy sources through greener fossil fuels in minimising the impact of energy growth on global environment. Shell has adequate detailed knowledge of the technology from its experience over many years. (Henderson, …show more content…
Shell’s main tools used to manage its environmental performance:
Impact Assessments
This will be carried out for processes such as all new activities and the development of new facilities, major modification of existing activities or facilities, and for decommissioning or abandonment of facilities. Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
This is the foundation of Shell’s environmental programme. This system requires Shell to continuously evaluate the effect of their activities on the environment, such as discharges, emissions, energy and water consumptions, and waste disposal. As an ISO14001-certified organisation, BSP has emphasized safety and environment as a priority. BSP is working closely with the government in developing environmental standards or
It is really embedded in Shell’s core operations which requires them to conduct all of their activities in an environmentally and socially responsible way. Sustainable development requires balancing short and long term interests, integrating economic, environmental and social considerations into business decision-making. For Shell, sustainable development involves engaging with stakeholders to better understand and manage the impact (both positive and negative) that their operations and products have on society and the environment, and to identify future business opportunities. The global energy consumption will be rising due to the rapid growth in countries such as China and India. With this rapid growth, it is one of the biggest challenges faced especially by energy companies and governments to balance this growth in an environmentally responsible way. Therefore, the rapid growth in global energy consumption needs to be balanced with environmental protection. Technology also plays an important role in offering solutions for development of renewable energy sources through greener fossil fuels in minimising the impact of energy growth on global environment. Shell has adequate detailed knowledge of the technology from its experience over many years. (Henderson, …show more content…
Shell’s main tools used to manage its environmental performance:
Impact Assessments
This will be carried out for processes such as all new activities and the development of new facilities, major modification of existing activities or facilities, and for decommissioning or abandonment of facilities. Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
This is the foundation of Shell’s environmental programme. This system requires Shell to continuously evaluate the effect of their activities on the environment, such as discharges, emissions, energy and water consumptions, and waste disposal. As an ISO14001-certified organisation, BSP has emphasized safety and environment as a priority. BSP is working closely with the government in developing environmental standards or