Book Alert: Shell’s “Signals and Signposts”

“Do not needlessly endanger your lives until I give you the signal.” -- Dwight David Eisenhower (American 34th President (1953-61). 1890-1969)

Here’s one to add to your e-Book collection … and it’s free. Shell has recently published its latest “Signals and Signposts” report. The company offers it to the public for free download at:

http://www.shell.com/home/content/aboutshell/our_strategy/shell_global_scenarios/signals_signposts/

It is worth downloading and browsing, if only to understand how one major oil company sees its role in the world in the decades to come.

In the words of its Web …

“Three years ago, we made public our Shell Energy Scenarios to 2050. These scenarios addressed the challenges facing the world and influenced our own strategic direction. To ensure we continue playing a constructive and responsible role in the global energy and environmental debate, we must listen to others. We must also continue to share our best understanding of what we believe the future holds.”

“Signals and Signposts” references another Shell report that includes sections labeled “Scramble” and “Blueprints.” You can find the report, also available for download to the public, by Googling® …

shell scramble and blueprints

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