Raising incomes while lowering emissions
We ground our work in the needs of people earning less than a net living wage
Supporting an energy transition that works for everyone
Shell Foundation supports clean energy solutions that raise incomes while cutting emissions for a smallholder farmer, a transporter and a micro-entrepreneur in Africa and Asia.
We de-risk new technologies and markets and drive innovation towards scale. We seek partnership with proven industry leaders to scale commercial energy solutions and co-design interventions that have gender intentionality embedded.
For 25 years, Shell Foundation has been working with innovators,
investors and communities to scale clean energy solutions that
raise incomes and lower emissions.
We ground our work in three groups of people
These people represent the largest number of people whose incomes can be materially increased through clean energy
We support the growth of gender-inclusive solutions
Shell Foundation applies gender intentionality across all areas of its operations to increase access to products, resources and finance for women and entrepreneurs.
Evidence shows that diverse and inclusive companies are more profitable, innovative, and resilient.
20+ years cumulative track record of social and environmental impact
Latest news and updates
Shell Foundation partners with Zypp Electric to empower transporter livelihoods, accelerate EV rental solutions, and support women’s EV adoption in India
Zypp Electric, India’s leading EV Rental platform, has partnered with UK Charity Shell Foundation to increase access to electric vehicles…
09th October 2025
Elite Founders and Invisible Markets: Lessons from our inaugural eco pilot fund journey in African eco-dynamism
Shell Foundation is pleased to share insights from EchoVC’s inaugural Eco Pilot Fund, launched in partnership with UKaid via our…
02nd October 2025
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Shell Foundation uses its charitable status and resources to find and scale clean energy technologies that reach millions of people earning less than a net living wage.
We co-design partnerships with proven sector leaders operating in Africa and Asia, those already reaching millions of people or with financial resources committed to scaling income-generating energy solutions.