CULTURE AND VALUES

At The GEL Group, Inc., we are fueled by a shared core purpose and a set of core values that drive everything we do. Our values inspire us, guide our interactions with clients, and shape our approach to every project. Since 1981, GEL has been a company built on a foundation of excellence, responsive service, flexibility, and expert project management that provides superior services to each client.

To improve the quality of life of this and future generations by helping people protect and be good stewards of our Environment and Natural Resources.

Our culture revolves around great people. Honesty, integrity, and respect are the cornerstones of all our relationships, both within our organization and with our valued clients. We cherish innovation and have an unwavering passion for solving problems.

We pursue greatness every day by:

• Using our knowledge and seeking to learn in our field,
• Staying focused in both thought and action,
• Solving problems proactively and instill confidence in others,
• Doing what it takes to get the job done right, and
• Striving for continuous improvement and learning from our mistakes.

We prioritize the safety and health of our personnel and clients by:

• Embracing the belief that all incidents can be prevented,
• Committing to an employee-owned safety process,
• Ensuring resources are available to train employees to perform their jobs safely,
• Identifying and controlling all workplace hazards, and
• Requiring strict compliance with safety and health laws and regulations.

We put our clients at the center of everything we do by:

• Building long-term relationships through feedback and ongoing contact,
• Anticipating and knowing client needs and expectations,
• Keeping open lines of communication so that everyone knows what to expect,
• Exceeding expectations internally and externally, and
• Providing services and products that are of impeccable quality.

We embrace accountability and adaptability by:

• Being accountable for our conduct and decisions,
• Making realistic commitments and following through,
• Being willing to roll up our sleeves, "pitch in," and work as a team,
• Recognizing that situations change and being adaptable, and
• Depending on and trusting each other.

We nurture a supportive and forward-looking workplace by:

• Creating an environment where we are valued and allowed to achieve our individual goals in balance with the company's core purpose and where we enjoy collaborating with other talented professionals,
• Managing resources sustainably within our company with a look to the future and our long-term viability,
• Exercising freedom to be innovative and entrepreneurial, and
• Being sensitive to our impact on the community.

Our commitment extends to timeless values of:

• Trust,
• Fairness,
• Respect,
• Compassion,
• Honesty, and
• High Ethical Standards.