Mission Statement

Performance, Forward thinking, Trust, Customer Focus and Reliability define the way we act in day-to-day business and are the attidues we adopt to put life into.

Performance

Peak performance in all fields of activity is something we take for granted. Each one of us is proud of his or her contribution to our success as a company. We are successful because we have first-class expertise in our business. We are further extending our leading positions in key international core markets.

We are the RWE Group's company in charge of gas and oil exploration and production

Thanks to our national and international activities in exploration and production of natural gas and crude oil as well as by building and operating gas storage reservoirs, we are making a significant long-term contribution to the corporate success of the RWE Group. In doing so, we are relying on efficient processes and innovative technologies.

We aim to be an industry leader

RWE Dea pursues ambitious yet realistic growth targets. We focus on defined key regions to achieve the strong market positions we are seeking. In our activities, we want to match the competence and competitive performance of the leading players in international exploration and production.

We rely on competent, dedicated employees

The expertise, initiative and creativity of the RWE Dea workforce are what guarantees our corporate success. By means of targeted qualification measures, RWE Dea promotes specialist work and social skills. At the same time, RWE Dea expects all employees to show a sense of commitment, flexibility, sound business judgment and initiative in their work. Regular leadership dialogs and the arranging of objectives represent essential elements of staff leadership.

Forward thinking

We flexibly create new solutions. In doing so, we also rely on our traditional strengths. We recognize new trends early and contribute toward shaping them ourselves. We are not merely satisfied with what we have accomplished and constantly aim for the best. We act in line with our responsibility to the company and the environment. We find innovative, sustained solutions to achieve our business objectives.

Our activities contribute toward sustained profitability and corporate value

and are consistently aimed at enhancing the profitability and value of RWE Dea. By thinking and acting in the very best interests of our business and continually optimizing our processes, we make focused and efficient use of our resources.

We recognize our responsibility to society and the environment

The health and safety of our employees and neighbors are top priority at RWE Dea. Business success and safety are corporate objectives that are rated equal in importance. In cases of doubt, safety will take priority. RWE Dea operates in a sensitive environment and takes a proactive stance in the protection of the environment.

Trust

Trust and respect are indispensable for our business and in the interests of successful teamwork. Accordingly, we rely on open communications and timely dialog. We are honest but also respect the confidential nature of information. We delegate responsibility. We treat others in the same way we like to be treated ourselves. We work in interdisciplinary and international teams. Our functional departments cooperate efficiently and in a targeted fashion. Open dialog leads to optimum solutions that further the development of our company. We cooperate closely with our staff representatives, involving them at an early stage if corporate changes are planned.

We communicate frankly and honestly within and outside our organization

RWE Dea cultivates a policy of open communication with employees, the general public and within the Group. Prompt and relevant information enhances our corporate image and builds lasting confidence.

Customer Focus

Individually tailored products and services are what determine our good reputation. We invest time in establishing, shaping and maintaining valuable partnerships. We assume commitments in the regions in which we operate. We actively tend to the needs of our customers.

Our customers and business partners can rely on us

All our activities are focused on our customers and we serve them in a responsible and trustworthy manner. We work fairly with our business partners and associates, following internationally accepted practices. We expect our suppliers and contractors to meet equally high standards.

Reliability

We keep our promises. We are reliable, competent and technologically skilled partners. Within the RWE Group, we act responsibly and support each other in reaching our common goals.

Our employees interact with mutual understanding and respect

At RWE Dea, we have respect for the principles of human interaction and consideration. Discrimination and harassment of any kind are not tolerated. RWE Dea offers equal opportunities to all members of its workforce. Our senior staff act with social competence and fairness.

We maintain high ethical standards

We respect the dignity and rights of individuals and the cultural diversity of the countries and regions in which we operate. RWE Dea remains neutral toward political parties and their institutions. Bribery and corruption are not tolerated by RWE Dea. We regard compliance with laws and regulations as a matter of course.