Low Carbon: Shell defends itself against enviromental group's accusation

OIL giant Shell has defended its record on C02 emissions after an environmental group branded it the dirtiest producer.

Joint research by Friends of the Earth, Oil Change International and Platform claimed that Shell was neglecting its green pledges.

But the company rejected the accusation and said emissions were being cut.

"Shell's focus on managing CO2 emissions remains strong," said a spokesman.

"We continue to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the facilities we control or operate. These emissions have fallen by more than 30% since 1990."