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Group Scorecard Results for Q1 2005 The Group Scorecard results for Q1 2005 were released today and show that overall Shell has achieved 'on target' or 'outstanding' results on all but one measure. Shell achieved an 'on target' score for operational excellence and sustainable development and 'outstanding' for operational cashflow. The Group scored 'below target' for total shareholder return (TSR). Read the details here. View the 2004 Shell Report This is the eighth annual Shell Report, which describes Shell's financial, environmental and social performance in 2004 and our efforts to deliver on our commitment to sustainable development. Read the details here. Shell Business Week 2005 Overview Shell Business Week 2005 was held in Houston from May 23-27. This year's theme was "One Enterprise in Action." View speeches and videos from the event here.
Please visit http://soc.shell.com to read external coverage of recent issues facing Shell. Shell Solar Provides Solar Electric System to the People of San Francisco Shell Solar, the nation's largest manufacturer of photovoltaics, has provided a CIS Thin Film solar electric array to the city of San Francisco. Read the details here. US Department of Transportation to Fund Testing GS Developed Pipeline Technique Shell Global Solutions has signed a contract with the US Department of Transportation to build and test a novel technique to assess in-line effectiveness of pipeline cathodic protection systems. Read the details here. Shell Chemical LP plants scoop Responsible Care awards Shell Chemical LP's Geismar and Mobile plants have received awards under a leading chemicals industry initiative in recognition of last year's health and safe ty performance. Read the details here. Shell Supports C-STE M Support Services Shell recently presented C-STEM (Communications-Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Teacher and Student Support Services with a $60,000 contribution at the C-STEM annual banquet held at West Briar Middle School. Read the details here. 85,200 Pepsi's to be Given Away in Houston From May 16 through June 24, fill up your tank with eight gallons or more of Shell V-Power and receive a free one-liter Pepsi product. Read the details here.
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CRI/Criterion Named Group Volunteer of the Year Recently at the 2005 Building Hope for Families Gala, Casa de Esperanza named CRI/Criterion as Corporate Group of the Year. Read the details here.
PALA Awarded Top Safety Award PALA Interstate was recently presented with the 2004 Motiva CEO Presidential Contractor Safety Award for its outstanding achievements in safety performance at the Norco site. Read the details here.
Shell Deer Park Museum Celebrates Anniversary Shell Deer Park's Historical Museum marked its 15th anniversary with an open house on May 18. Read the details here.
Shell Solar and SEPCO Bring Solar Energy to Louisiana In celebration of Earth Day on April 22, 2005, the largest grid-tied photovoltaic system in Louisiana was dedicated at "The Green Project". The solar project was funded in part from a $25,000 grant from Shell Exploration and Production (SEPCO) and the panels were supplied by Shell Solar. Read the details here.
New Shell Typefaces and Font Policy Issued The new Shell Typefaces and Font Policy document is now available for viewing and downloading from http://sww-brand.shell.com/new/generic/menu.asp?ID=1540.This more detailed document provides guidance about the only typeface fonts available for use in Shell, how and where they are applied. It also provides more detailed information on local language, phonic and literal translations.
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Shell Lubricants Receives Top Honor by World's Largest Retailer At a recent ceremony in Shanghai, China, Shell Lubricants was honored as one of the top International Suppliers of 2004 by Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer. Read the details here.
Brake Fluids Business Earns Key Quality Certification The Brake Fluids business has been accredited with ISOITS 16949, a key quality standard that is required to supply the world's leading carmakers. Read the details here.
Tan Ek Kia Addresses Asia Society Sustainable Development Forum Tan Ek Kia, Vice President APME Ventures and Development, outlined Shell's commitment to sustainable development and highlighted how this commitment is being demonstrated i n the development of the Nanhai petrochemicals complex in China. Read the details here.
First Dutch Offshore Windfarm gets Green Light for Construction Shell and Dutch energy company Nuon signed the final contract for their joint realization of the first Dutch offshore wind farm, located at Egmond aan Zee, 10 miles outside the Dutch coast. Read the details here.
Please click here to view additional events including the Avon ChicagoLand Walk for Breast Cancer - updated as opportunities arise.
Join Shell Emerging Leaders in Finance (SELF) for Happy Hour - June 16 This month's happy hour will be held on June 16 from 5-7 p.m. at Six Degrees Lounge located at 911 Franklin (intersects Travis). Free drinks and appetizers for all who attend. SELF gives employees an opportunity to network and learn about different opportunities within Shell. To be added to the SELF distribution list, please email Vandana Kalle and include ADD ME TO SELF in the subject line.
Commit for Life at an Upcoming Blood Drive
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Did you know that blood is needed every two seconds and that 60 percent of the US population is eligible to donate blood, but only 5 percent do? Commit for Life in 2005 to help increase the community's blood supply now and in the future. View a list of upcoming Blood Drives here.
Learning Fair - June 8 Shell Learning will sponsor a Learning Fair on June 8, 2005 starting at 11 :00 am in the lobby of the Pennzoil North Tower. Stop by to get information on how Shell Learning can help you meet your 2005 business and personal development goals.
Greater Houston American Red Cross Three-Day Extravaganza - June 12, 23 and 24 Shell is the presenting sponsor of the Greater Houston American Red Cross Three-Day Multi-Cultural Extravaganza scheduled in June: Red Cross Family Day, Oscar de la Rosa, La Mafia Benefit Concert and Red Cross Awareness Day. Read the details here.
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View additional community volunteer opportunities including Avon ChicagoLand Walk for Breast Cancerupdated as opportunities and news occur.
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Important Notice - OSP Service Interruption In order to perform repairs, Hines will be shutting off the water to levels 14-22 at 6 p.m. Friday, June 3. The water service will be turned back on at approximately 6 p.m. Saturday, June 4. Signage will be posted indicating the date and time of service interruption, and the closest restroom facilities.
IT Alert: Seen any pharmers? Be aware! Pharming - a new term for misdirecting users to fraudulent sites or proxy servers. "Pharmers" plant malicious software in your computer or poison servers that direct traffic on the Internet. Besides keeping anti-virus and anti-spyware programming up to date on your PC, users have other ways to defend themselves from pharming. Any site that conducts financial transactions should display a padlock symbol in the lower right corner of the screen, and the web address should begin with "https," not "http." To determine if you're at the correct site, click on the padlock symbol and make sure it displays the address you expect. For the full article, click here. If you have questions, e-maillnformation-Security-ds@shell.com.
Auditor Walk-Throughs Coming Soon - Time to clean your desk! Auditors will soon be conducting walk-throughs to ensure no "sensitive" material is exposed to inappropriate staff. (View the definition of sensitive material here.) All staff are responsible for applying proper controls to Company data, including locking away any Confidential files and ensuring computer access controls are properly applied to shared folders. Requirements on storing and protecting Company data can be found here. If you have questions on data classification and security, e-maillnformation-Security-ds@shell.com.
Shell-Owned London Leisure Club Offers Discounts to Visiting Employees Lensbury at Teddington Lock is a Shell-owned residential leisure club and conference center situated on the banks of the River Thames and within easy reach of Heathrow & Gatwick Airports. Lensbury offers a low-cost accommodation opportunity for worldwide Shell employees and pensioners, who are deemed 'Guests' of the Club with access to extensive sports, recreational, leisure activities, London (30 minutes by train) and numerous visitor attractions. If you need to work, we have a Shell user room with PCs, network connections and technical support. Rates are particularly low during holiday periods. For more information, visit our website; the Guest tariff is shown on the Members' pages http://www.lensbury.com/members_hotprices.asp
Shell People ISS Single Sign On (SSO) Started
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Beginning May 17, most Individual Self Service (ISS) users will be able to access Shell People ISS without entering their userlD and password. Users will be logged into Shell People ISS after automatic authentication via their GI Smartcard. Tools such as your pay information online, W-4 changes, appraisals and personal summary reports can be viewed by selecting 'Self Service' from the Shell People home page. Details and explanations of exceptions where SSO will not work can be found here. US ISS users can contact the SP Customer Service Desk (713.245.4800, option 1) for assistance.
US Finance Leadership Team continues skill pool engagement initiatives The US Finance Leadership Team (FLT) is continuing their series of initiatives intended to promote connectivity within the US Finance community and to create a cohesive Finance Network (FinNet). Read the May FinNet update here.
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Develop with Shell Learning in 2005
Shell Learning offers classroom training covering a broad range of topics to serve the development needs of the
entire Shell audience. View the 2005 schedule, get additional information on offerings or enroll here:
Jun 6
Micro-Inequities (Houston, TSP)
Jun 8
FrontPage 2000 Foundation (Houston, TSP)
Jun 14-15 Presentation Advantage (Houston, TSP)
Jun 20 Editing for Business Professionals (Houston, TSP)
Jun 21 Leading with Accountability (Houston, WCK)
Jun 21 Surviving Office Chaos (Houston, TSP)
Jun 29-30 4 Roles of Leadership (Martinez Refinery)
Jul 12
Finance for Non-Financial Staff, 1 Day (Martinez Refinery)
Jul 12
PowerPoint 2000 Intermediate (Houston, TSP)
Jul 19 Meeting Facilitation (Houston, TSP)
EP Americas Learning Hub
The EP Americas Learning Hub offers technical courses to early and mid-career geoscientists and engineers in
support of E&P activities globally. View and register for courses on the EP Americas Learning Hub and SOU
here.
Jun 7-8
EP Overview (WCK)
Jun 13-16
12301 System Interpretation (Classic) (OSS)
Jun 13-16
Seismic Under Salt (OSS)
Jun 20-21
Field Leaders Workshop (TSP)
Jun 21-23
PVTSim (RTC)
Jun 23-24
Field Leaders Workshop (SRTCC)
Jun 27-30
Subsea Systems Integration (WCK)
Jun 27-31
Petroleum Geochemistry & Basin Modeling (Houston)
Aug 1-26
Subsurface Integration (Houston)
Aug 26-Sep 30 Introducing the EP Business (Houston & New Orleans)
TBD
EP Business Economics (We are considering an additional course in the US in the second half
of 2005). If you are interested, please send an email toBrittaPommerinatBritta.Pommerin@shell.com.
For assistance or additional information please contact Vetta S. Campbell at 281-544-3009 or Elaine Walson at 504-728-4808.
Shell Robert Training & Conference Center - Learning From Experience Whether it's the latest in subsea operations, state-of-the-art drilling techniques, basic competency certification or computer training, you can find it in the hands-on learning experiences offered at the Shell Robert Training & Conference Center. View the current schedule, get additional information on offerings or enroll here or http://www.shelltraining.com. To schedule a meeting, conference, or class, please call 504-728-1200. Jun 7 PS0113 IADC Well Control Jun 7 PH4134 Advanced Rigger Jun 13 PS4522 Production Concepts Jun 13 PS4554 Solar Turbotronic Control System Logic Level 2
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Jun 15 PS4057 Confined Space Entry Jun 27 PS5011 Electrical Systems Jun 27 PS0016 Practical Open & Cased Hole Log Interpretation
Training Funds Available The State of Louisiana is providing funding for the training of SEPCo employees who work in Louisiana or offshore in the Gulf of Mexico. SRTCC staff will work with employees to identify training needs, schedule training courses and obtain state funding. Learn more here or contact Tom Broom at thomas.broom@shell.com or 504-728-1235.
Shell Learning Offers Finance Learning Finance Learning provides Shell finance professionals with a broad range of formal and informal learning and networking opportunities to help develop world-class financial skills. View the 2005 schedule, get additional information on offerings or enroll here. Jun 6-7 Introduction to Oil & Gas Business - Upstream, Houston-TSP Jun 8-9 Introduction to Oil & Gas Business - Downstream, Houston-TSP Jun 7-8 Finance Modeling, Houston-TSP Aug 10-12 Business Decision Support, Houston-TSP Aug 15-17 Project Evaluation & Financing, Houston-TSP Aug 23-24 Creating & Communicating Management Information, Houston-TSP For questions on these courses or any Finance course in the U. S., please contact Tisa McKim at 713-241-1747.
Shell Learning offers Classes in New Orleans and on the West Coast Shell Learning is now offering classes in New Orleans, and at the Martinez and Los Angeles Refineries. Access additional information or enroll here. By clicking Americas, then using the Search tool for Location, employees can see the selection of classes offered at each location. Please contact Peggie Jaster at 713.241.5675 for additional information.
Shell Global Solutions Learning Centers
are premier providers of technical educational courses for employees and customers. The Learning Center's
courses range from the basics of refining and process technology to reliability and risk management and are
offered to all sectors of the oil and gas business: Chemicals, Gas and Power (GP), Exploration and Production
(E&P), as well as Oil Products (Downstream). These classes are open to the public.
Here are some highlights of our upcoming courses this quarter:
Jul 12-14 PE I - Fitness For Service & API 579
Ju119-21 PEl - Relief Device Inspection
Jul 26-28 Heat Transfer Equipment
Aug 2
Desalter Operations, Optimization & Troubleshooting
Aug 3-4 Flare and Relief Systems
Aug 8-11 Safety in Design and Operation
Sep 12-15 Hydrocarbon Economics and Upgrading
Sep 14 GSUSI Onboarding
Sep 19-20 PEl - UT Thickness Gauging
Sep 21-22 PEl - Profile Radiographic Testing
For additional information or to enroll in these or other classes, please visit the Shell Open University internal web site for Shell staff at - http://sww.shell.com/openuniversity or for non-Shell, please visit www.shellglobalsolutions.com/learning or call 281-544-7424 for enrollment assistance.
The Shell Learning Center in The Woodlands is Available for Meetings The Shell Learning Center offers 20 dedicated conference rooms and more than 30,000 square feet of conference space, allowing meeting attendees to focus and meet in a private, secluded environment. Contact Shell Learning for more details at 713-241-7516.
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