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lowering emissions We ground our work in the needs of people earning less than a net living wage [Learn more about us](https://shellfoundation.org/about-shellfoundation/)  Our approach ## 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 inAfrica 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. [Read more about our approach](https://shellfoundation.org/our-approach/) Who we serve ## 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  Smallholder farmer Those farming on less than 5 acres of land.  Transporter Movers of people and goods who aspire to drive electric vehicles.  Micro-entrepreneur Urban, peri-urban and rural micro-enterprise owners engaged in the small-scale provision of goods and services. [Discover how these people drive us](https://shellfoundation.org/people-we-serve/) “ ## Shell Foundation has played a catalytic role in helping S4S create the foundations of a scalable business model #### Nidhi Pant, Co-Founder S4S Technologies, 2023 Earthshot Prize Winner “ ## 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 #### Charlotte Watts, (former) Chief Scientific Adviser and Director for Research and Evidence Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) “ ## Shell Foundation has been an invaluable partner at pivotal moments in SunCulture’s journey #### Samir Ibrahim, CEO & Co-Founder SunCulture  Our commitment to gender ## 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. [Learn more about our gender commitment](https://shellfoundation.org/our-gender-commitment/) Our impact and news ## 20+ years cumulative track record of social and environmental impact 288\.3 M Lives improved 71\.62 M Metric tonnes of CO2 reduced or avoided \$ 10\.11 BN Additional finance leveraged into clean energy solutions Insights and impact ## Latest news and updates [ Fostering Innovation Micro-Entrepreneurs India Clean Cooking From flame to plug: what India’s micro-food vendors tell us about the commercial future of clean cooking New research shows how electric cooking is improving productivity, incomes, and working conditions for micro-food vendors across India. 18th March 2026](https://shellfoundation.org/news/from-flame-to-plug-what-indias-micro-food-vendors-tell-us-about-the-commercial-future-of-clean-cooking/ "Article - From flame to plug: what India’s micro-food vendors tell us about the commercial future of clean cooking") [ Gender Micro-Entrepreneurs East Africa West Africa Clean Cooking Cold Storage Smart Energy Systems What gender-responsive financing can unlock for women entrepreneurs A Gender Results-Based Financing pilot shows how targeted incentives can unlock income growth, resilience, and opportunity for women entrepreneurs. 08th March 2026](https://shellfoundation.org/news/what-gender-responsive-financing-can-unlock-for-women-entrepreneurs/ "Article - What gender-responsive financing can unlock for women entrepreneurs") [Read our latest news](https://shellfoundation.org/news/)  Sign up to our newsletter ## The latest impact direct to your inbox, delivered quarterly "\*" indicates required fields This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service apply. 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 Shell Foundation We ground our work in the needs of people earning less than a net living wage [Learn more about us](https://shellfoundation.org/about-shellfoundation/)  Our approach ## 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 inAfrica 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. [Read more about our approach](https://shellfoundation.org/our-approach/) Who we serve ## 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  Smallholder farmer Those farming on less than 5 acres of land.  Transporter Movers of people and goods who aspire to drive electric vehicles.  Micro-entrepreneur Urban, peri-urban and rural micro-enterprise owners engaged in the small-scale provision of goods and services. [Discover how these people drive us](https://shellfoundation.org/people-we-serve/) “ “ “  Our commitment to gender ## 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. [Learn more about our gender commitment](https://shellfoundation.org/our-gender-commitment/) Our impact and news ## 20+ years cumulative track record of social and environmental impact 288\.3 M Lives improved 71\.62 M Metric tonnes of CO2 reduced or avoided \$ 10\.11 BN Additional finance leveraged into clean energy solutions Insights and impact ## Latest news and updates  Sign up to our newsletter ## The latest impact direct to your inbox, delivered quarterly "\*" indicates required fields This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy, and Terms of Service apply. By submitting your email to subscribe, you agree to the Shell Foundation Foundation’s Privacy & Cookies Notice  Partner with us ## Partner with us 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. [Partner with Shell Foundation](https://shellfoundation.org/partner-with-us/)