Case Study - Shell

Question 1

History of the business

Answer 1

Used to import sea shells to London (ornaments)
1890, started shipping oil from Russia to Japan
1907, merged to become royal Dutch shell (fuelled the automobile boom)
Sold petrol in 48 states

Question 2

Impacts of shall as a TNC (positive)

Answer 2

Made effort to clean and prevent oil spills
Launched the shell foundation ($30 million to fund sustainability and help local communities)
Made positive practical moves regarding human rights
Laid $20 by in corporation used by the countries they operate in

Question 3

Impacts of shell as a TNC (negative)

Answer 3

Drilling for oil is dangerous
1947, tanker blew up, killing 10
1989, 150 tonnes of oil spilt into river Mersey
Shell sold pesticides (DDT) that killed humans as well as pests
Niger delta - $10bn of oil extracted p. Niger fought for rights but were powerless

Question 4

Business areas

Answer 4

Upstream- explores for and extracts natural gas and oil
Downstream- refines, supplies, ships and trades gas and oil
Makes a whole range of petrochemicals
Projects and tech- manages delivery of shells major products. Drives research and innovation to create tech solutions