Shell CEO departs as company faces major pressure to shift away from fossil fuels


Ben van Beurden, CEO of the gasoline giant Shell, has announced he will be leaving the company at the closure of 2022. Regardless of incredible profits in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the largest oil and natural gas companies are facing major pressure to shift to more sustainable forms of fuel. After his departure, Wael Sawan, the current director of integrated gas, renewable, and energy solutions, will take his spot as CEO. Sawan has been with the company for twenty-five years and has been a member of its executive committee for three of those years.

Currently, Shell’s goal is to reach net-carbon zero emissions by the year 2050. Investing in renewable energy and helping to restore forests are the two largest actions Shell is taking to reach that goal.

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