Pilipinas Shell unveils employee care and sustainability strategies

Pilipinas Shell Corporation President and CEO Lorelie Quiambao-Osial shared the key strategies that helped the company navigate the pandemic at the recent Philippine Digicon 2022, one of the most prestigious digital thought leadership events in APAC.

She discussed Shell's nation-building measures ranging from reducing carbon emissions while tapping renewable energy sources and customer-centered products that encourage community growth and prosperity; to equipping employees digitally for remote work.

Discussing sustainability, Osial spoke of Innovation and the "need to dare to reimagine the future." At the same time, she also mentioned the importance of adaptability in a prolonged crisis. "Our biggest challenge is that we were going through a crisis of uncertainty in all aspects," Osial continued. "As a woman and a leader, I anchor on the roles I play as a mother, a daughter, and a wife to address various challenges and adapt to different situations."

The Philippine Digicon 2022 hosted global thought leaders and technology experts from all industries in a gathering that "discussed new technologies, evolving strategies and novel ways of doing business." Osial shared the "Women Leaders Panel" with three other women who have made significant contributions within their industries through their bold leadership: Cecilia Borromeo of Landbank, Lisa Gokongwei-Cheng of the Gokongwei Group and Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Sustainability at the heart
One of the ways Shell has responded to global changes is by implementing a plan towards decarbonization called "Powering Progress" by providing cleaner energy through which the company hopes to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.

"At the heart of the strategy is sustainability. Locally, we zoned in on our operations and real estate and adjusted them so that they are ready for the future by greening our offices and our communities," Osial said.