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
Shell Foundation has played a catalytic role in helping S4S create the foundations of a scalable business model”
FCDO’s partnership with Shell Foundation has been key to enabling us to provide patient development research funding that delivers impact at scale for the world’s poorest”
Shell Foundation has been an invaluable partner at pivotal moments in SunCulture’s journey”
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
Lessons learned from addressing the sustainable cooling challenge
For smallholder farmers and microentrepreneurs in Sub-Saharan Africa and India, access to affordable, energy-efficient cooling can mean the difference between…
01st August 2025
Solutions to Reduce Post-Harvest Loss for Smallholder Farmers
New research highlights the value chains most impacted by post-harvest losses and identifies key areas where innovation is essential to…
30th July 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.