# The world’s most hated company: can NGOs help turn Shell’s reputation around?

Center for Sustainable Business

February 6, 2016 ![](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/The_Guardian.jpg?itok=HFCreZ4C) Excerpt from *The Guardian* -- "'With social media, environmental and social issues are really coming to the fore,' said Whelan. 'If one company makes a major change and gets publicity for it, the others can’t just stand still while their competitor is moving forward.'"

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