Drive carbon neutral¹ by protecting and restoring nature

‘Nature-based solutions’ – also referred to as natural climate solutions – comprise all activities related to the protection or re-development of natural ecosystems such as forests, grasslands, and wetland systems to lower concentrations of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This can include avoiding or minimizing greenhouse gas emissions and helping to sequester carbon into so-called ‘carbon sinks.’ Each of these activities results in the biological capture and storage of carbon – typically through the process of photosynthesis. Such activities can lead to the marketing, trading and sale of carbon offset credits. They also help, for instance, to reduce soil erosion, protect animal habitats, and create products such as timber and biofuels.

When you fill up with Shell TapUp, we compensate for the life-cycle CO₂ emissions of your fuel by purchasing nature-based carbon credits. These carbon credits are generated by projects that protect and restore natural ecosystems. In addition to reducing the amount of carbon dioxide emitted into the atmosphere, these projects also have positive impacts on local communities and protect biodiversity.

Shell TapUp can offset carbon emissions generated by the extraction of crude oil and as well the refining and distribution of it through Shell’s Nature-based Solutions program. This means that all fuel delivered to your fleet by Shell TapUp can be offset, enabling fleets to drive carbon neutral.