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Helmut Brenner, MS Mechanical Engineering (he/him/his)

ESG Manager
Shell Chemical

Helmut Brenner
ESG Manager – Shell Polymers, Chemicals & Products - US

Helmut Brenner is the Environmental Social Governance Manager for the Shell USGC Chemicals & Products and US Polymers Businesses. These businesses produce chemicals and refined products which are the raw materials required for a variety of finished products including medicines, detergents, textiles, plastics, coatings, fuels, and fertilizers. Structural shifts in customer and investor priorities have driven governments, institutions, brands, and industry partners to increasingly demand higher levels of corporate responsibility and sustainability from the companies they transact with and invest in. Shell has the ambition to demonstrate differentiated, industry leading ESG performance across a range of legacy and emerging industry issues in the communities and areas where we currently operate and plan to grow over the next 30 years. ESG performance may be interpreted as a holistic embodiment of Shell’s broader Powering Progress Strategy.

We aim to shift from a compliance-based mindset to a more progressive approach which proactively addresses societies immediate needs whilst protecting the ability of future generations to do the same. Helmut leads the ESG team which includes the following remit:

• ESG Risk Management inc. sustainable chemistry, environmental justice / social justice, workforce of the future, enhanced stakeholder engagement, etc.
• Sustainable Products Assurance, including all 3rd party voluntary certification systems for lower CO2, bio and recycled products.
• Portfolio Decarbonization, including market driven prioritization of asset capability
• Public Outreach, Policy, Advocacy, Communication and Education
Prior to taking a fulltime role in ESG, Helmut worked for over 25 years in the international Oil, Gas and Chemicals business designing, building, and operating world class assets in Asia, Europe and North America. Most recently Helmut led the Plastic Circular Economy project in the US and was responsible for producing the first circular base chemicals in the Shell Group and obtaining independent third-party certification for all bio-based and recycled chemical products (including circular PE) in the US. Helmut was also the Project Manager for the delivery of 3 world scale Polyethylene Units located at Shell’s flagship facility in Monaca PA.

Helmut is a Professional Engineer licensed in Texas, enjoys traveling, cooking and restoring vintage American muscle cars.

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