1.

Third Party Endorsements and Recognition

Shell reports in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and in line with the rules
and regulation prescribed for oil and gas industry. According to Shells Sustainability Report, the
Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) has confirmed A+ reporting level for the information covered
in the sustainability report, Royal Dutch Shell plc Annual Report and Form 20-F for 2014.
Source:
http://reports.shell.com/sustainability-report/2014/our-performance/about-our-reporting.html
2. Pearce and Doh
According to Vasanthi, V., Companies like Shell and British Petroleum have a direct impact on
the environment due to the nature of their operations. Therefore, the importance of organizations
to become socially responsible has grown.
Source:
Vasanthi, V. (n.d.). Case Studies on Corporate Social Responsibility. Retrieved November 4,
2015, from http://www.ibscdc.org/businesscasebooks-pdfs/Corporate Social Responsibility.pdf
3. Accessibility of the CSR Report
According to Ashok Som (2009), Shells CSR report, published annually since 1998.
Shell has taken initiatives towards three level sustainability approaches. Shell is responsible for
running a safe, efficient and profitable business by sharing wider benefits to the society in order
to help to shape sustainable energy future (retrieved from shell.com). Shell prepares
sustainability report that explains their several initiatives towards achieving a sustainable energy
future.
Source:
Som, A. (2009). International management: Managing the global corporation. London: McGrawHill Higher Education.
http://www.shell.com/global/environment-society/s-development/sd-in-shell.html