Who we are
Shell is an international energy company that has been present in the UK since 1897. Today, Shell is a vital contributor to the UK, supporting energy security, jobs and economic value. We provide energy to fuel homes, hospitals, schools, vehicles, machinery and factories.
Our purpose
Our purpose is to power progress together by working with each other, our customers and our partners.
Our people
Our people in the UK
Our 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.
