Shell CEO: It Was Appropriate to Step Up Buyback

The transcript covers a company's financial strategy, focusing on shareholder returns, investment in growth, and debt management. It discusses the impact of market conditions on trading and oil prices, and outlines the company's commitment to energy transition and emissions reduction. The performance of the chemicals business is also highlighted.

How does the company plan to manage returns to shareholders given market volatility?

What bold actions did the company take at the beginning of the pandemic to preserve financial resilience?

What is the company's current stance on capital expenditures (CapEx) for the year?

How does the company view the relationship between debt reduction and returning cash to shareholders?

What factors does the company consider when assessing the performance of its trading divisions?

What are the company's commitments regarding emissions reductions and how do they relate to the recent court ruling?

What is the company's outlook on the chemicals market and its performance?