Who we are
Shell is an international energy company that has been present in the UK since 1897. Today, around 6,000 people work in the UK across a range of energy-related activities from exploration and production, to low and zero-carbon energy projects.
Our purpose
Shell’s purpose is to power progress together by providing more and cleaner energy solutions. We believe that rising standards of living for a growing global population are likely to continue to drive demand for energy, including oil and gas, for years to come. At the same time, the world’s need to tackle climate change is behind a global transition to a low-carbon energy system.
Our people
Our people in the UK
Our 6,000 UK employees are essential to the successful delivery of the Shell strategy in the UK, and to sustaining business performance over the long term. Performing competitively in the evolving energy landscape requires competent and empowered people working safely together across the company.
We believe that diverse teams led by inclusive leaders deliver better safety and business performance. Learn about our leaders of Shell in the UK.
Our values
Shell shares a set of core values – honesty, integrity and respect for people – which underpin all the work we do. The Shell General Business Principles, Code of Conduct and Ethics and Compliance Manual help everyone at Shell act in line with these values and comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Respect
Our people have the opportunity to progress irrespective of gender, ethnicity, or other differences.
Honesty
Staff and Business Partners are encouraged to Speak Up and celebrate those who do the right thing.
Integrity
By committing to our policies and rules, we empower our Staff and Business Partners to say “No”.
Our heritage
Shell began as a small trading company in London, importing seashells to cater for the growing trend of using shells in interior design. Today, we are one of the world’s largest independent energy companies, operating in more than 70 countries. Central to our success for more than a century has been our ability to innovate and adapt to changing customer needs.
