壳牌在荷兰的社会经济影响（英）
AI智能总结Shell’s Socioeconomic Impact in the Netherlands
Overview
Since the last study in 2019, the global economy has faced significant challenges, including the COVID-19 pandemic, rising energy prices, and geopolitical tensions. Despite these challenges, Shell has continued to provide a reliable source of energy essential for the Netherlands' industries, transport networks, and households.
Economic Impact
In 2022, Shell made substantial contributions to the Dutch economy, totaling €10.5 billion, equivalent to about 1% of the Netherlands' GDP. This contribution includes:
- Direct Operations: Shell directly generated a gross value added (GVA) of €5.8 billion to Dutch GDP.
- Supply Chain: Shell's expenditure with suppliers supported an additional €3.2 billion in GVA.
- Employee Spending: Employee spending supported an additional €1.4 billion in GVA.
Employment and Tax Contributions
Shell supported 53,000 jobs in the Netherlands in 2022, including:
- Direct Jobs: 8,421 employees at operational sites.
- Indirect Jobs: 3,900 employees at refueling stations.
- Induced Jobs: 30,000 jobs supported through employee spending.
Shell also contributed €5.8 billion in taxes to the Dutch government in 2022.
Social Impact
Shell has a positive social impact by supporting employment opportunities for various demographics:
- Youth Employment: Supported 6,900 jobs for people under 25, accounting for 13% of the total jobs impact.
- Senior Employment: Supported 5,500 jobs for people aged 60 and over.
- Women’s Participation: Supported 21,000 jobs for women, with 2,021 working directly for Shell, representing 24% of the company’s workforce in the Netherlands compared to the industry average of 12.5%.
Well-Paid Jobs
A significant portion of the jobs supported by Shell were well-paid:
- Well-Paid Jobs: 26,000 jobs.
- High-Paid Jobs: 16,000 jobs with salaries exceeding €60,000.
Research and Development (R&D)
Shell invested €338 million in R&D in 2022, primarily focused on the energy transition. This investment is expected to yield long-term benefits:
- Productivity Gain: A long-run productivity benefit of €151 million per year from 2030.
- Energy Sector: Direct benefits of €98 million per year.
- Spillover Benefits: Additional benefits of €54 million per year to other industries.
For every €1 million spent on R&D, the Dutch economy is projected to gain an additional €0.4 million in GDP by 2030.
Conclusion
Shell continues to make substantial contributions to the Dutch economy through its operations, supply chain, and R&D investments. These contributions support jobs, raise tax revenues, and promote social inclusion and economic growth.
