Shell’s Valuable 500 Commitment:

We are creating an environment where people with disabilities can excel. We will provide support and can make adjustments for people with disabilities through the recruitment process and throughout their careers with Shell.

To support our employees with disabilities, we have created internal employee networks, including the enABLE networks that support and highlight the work of disabled employees in Shell. First launched in the UK in 2005, we now have 13 enABLE networks in countries including Brazil, Canada, France, India, the Netherlands, the UK and the USA. The disability and enablement focus area is sponsored by Harry Brekelmans, Executive Director for Projects & Technology and Huibert Vigeveno, Executive Director for Downstream.

We are also taking steps to provide a better experience for our customers with physical disabilities. For example, we have launched an app that allows drivers with any disability that makes refueling difficult to alert petrol stations in advance and request assistance.

Our Commitment 

We will make mobility services inclusive and accessible to customers with disabilities across Shell’s global network of around 46,000 service stations by 2030, starting with a commitment of 20,000 service stations by 2025.

Our Actions 

We currently have a team focusing on workplace accessibility in 83 locations around the world. They provide workplace adjustments and care for our employees.

Shell’s Occupational Health team provides confidential support in the workplace. They listen to individual challenges, discuss possible workplace adjustments and let people know what resources are available to them.

Since 2018 we have run a programme called I’m Not OK to promote open and honest conversations about mental health. We have a website that allows employees worldwide to share their stories about the support that helped them when they struggled.

Our employee assistance programme, available in most of our locations, offers professional counselling support to people with personal or work-related problems