Header: Shell Lubricant Solutions Under Pressure Report Key Findings
Description: A short video summarising the findings of a collaborative study between Shell and Goldsmith University into how companies dealt with the pandemic - it highlights that high performing companies were not paralysed by the pandemic but used it as an opportunity to invest in sustainability, digitalisation and reinventing their businesses.
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Leadership Under Pressure: Our latest research report in 90 seconds
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- Agriculture
- Construction
- Energy and Power
- Metals
- Mining
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We surveyed 300 global leaders
VO: We surveyed 300 global leaders to uncover the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on business.
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In 18 months, 86% of businesses made five years’ worth of positive changes.
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VO: Facing an extreme global threat, leaders were forced to make decisions at speed and the pressure was transformative.
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At least 70% see digitalisation and decarbonisation as urgent.
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VO: During the crisis, businesses still had to manage powerful paradoxes – including the need to increase their output while reducing their impact on the planet.
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Top-Performing businesses achieved BOTH
Investment accelerated in:
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Digital transformation: 48%
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Sustainability: 41%
VO: Yet, top-performing business leaders continued investing in digital transformation and decarbonisation despite the crisis.
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9 out of 10 top performers already have plans in place for digitalisation and decarbonisation.
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VO: And, for top-performing businesses, the plan for future success is clear: further investment in digitalisation and sustainability.
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There are still barriers to progress
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- Lack of business case
- Lack of in-house expertise
- Rapid regulatory changes
- Complex mix of solutions
- Legacy systems
- Lack of senior support
- Capital cost requirements
- Risk-averse culture
VO: Yet, the road ahead will not be easy. Businesses will face serious barriers to progress.
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Navigate the road ahead…with our new online diagnostic tool
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Find out where your business ranks
VO: To help you navigate this path, we have developed a free online diagnostic tool. It gives you a personalised report on where you rank within your industry.
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Get Started
Shell.com/perspectives
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