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Powering progress together\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Camera gently moves forward along the floor of a forest]\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EShell logo appears onscreen.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E \u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E[Legal disclaimer text appears on screen]\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIt is important to note that as of May 5, 2020, Shell’s operating plans and budgets do not reflect Shell’s net-zero emissions ambition. Shell’s aim is that, in the future, its operating plans and budgets will change to reflect this movement towards its new net-zero emissions ambition. However, these plans and budgets need to be in step with the movement towards a net-zero emissions economy within society and among Shell’s customers.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\r\n"}}],"colstart":3,"colspan":8,"id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/about-us/what-we-do/power/shell-energy/nature-based-solutions/jcr_content/root/main/section/list","model":{}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/about-us/what-we-do/power/shell-energy/nature-based-solutions/jcr_content/root/main/section/text","model":{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EThe vegetation covering around a third of the world’s surface is vital to maintaining the planet's natural balance. It supports intricate wildlife systems and helps maintain a healthy atmosphere, by taking in carbon dioxide (CO\u003Csub\u003E2\u003C/sub\u003E) and releasing oxygen.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYet it is under threat: from human activities, such as clearing woodland for farming and illegal logging, as well as climate change.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/about-us/what-we-do/power/shell-energy/nature-based-solutions/jcr_content/root/main/section/text_2116020013","model":{"title":"What are nature-based solutions?","text":"\u003Cp\u003ENature-based solutions, or natural climate solutions, are projects which protect, transform or restore land. In this way, nature absorbs more CO\u003Csub\u003E2\u003C/sub\u003E emissions from the atmosphere. These projects can lead to the marketing, trading and sale of carbon credits.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe protection and restoration of natural ecosystems could play an important role in limiting global warming to below 1.5°C, while bringing additional environmental and social benefits, according to studies cited by the International Panel on Climate Change.\u003Csup\u003Ei\u003C/sup\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThey also have further benefits such as offering alternative sources of income to local communities, improving soil productivity, cleaning air and water, and maintaining biodiversity.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/about-us/what-we-do/power/shell-energy/nature-based-solutions/jcr_content/root/main/section/text_2116020013_copy","model":{"title":"What is a carbon credit?","text":"\u003Cp\u003EA credit represents the avoidance or removal of greenhouse gases equivalent to 1 tonne of CO\u003Csub\u003E2\u003C/sub\u003E.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/about-us/what-we-do/power/shell-energy/nature-based-solutions/jcr_content/root/main/section/text_2116020013_copy_1045023557","model":{"title":"Why is Shell investing in nature?","text":"\u003Cp\u003EWe are working to cut the emissions from our own operations, as well as reducing greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy that our customers use. 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The growing number of verified projects from which we buy credits is helping more customers meet their sustainability commitments.\u003C/p\u003E\r\n"}},{"organism":"PromoSimple.Text","color":"inherited","id":"/content/shell/countries/australia/en_au/about-us/what-we-do/power/shell-energy/nature-based-solutions/jcr_content/root/main/section/text_364794006_copy","model":{"title":"NBS assurance","text":"\u003Cp\u003EWe undertake external verification of the integrity of the processes for the screening of third-party NBS projects that generate carbon credits for voluntary use. 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