GSI Web - 2007 Annual Report - Agency for Geoscience sector

MISSION: To serve a changing society by providing relevant geological information.

VISION: To add value to our customers and society by being responsive and efficient.

STRATEGIC GOALS:

To provide easily accessible and accurate geological information.
To support sustainable development, environmental protection and national development plans.
To map Ireland's earth resources.
To promote public understanding of the role of GSI and geology in Irish society.
To provide a stimulating, motivating and rewarding work environment for GSI staff.

GSI CORE VALUES

GSI undertakes its mission through the application of its core values:

Excellence – This must underpin all our activities from vision to operating procedures and final products and services;

Accessibility – Data are made available to all users in a timely manner and in user-friendly formats;

Responsiveness – GSI strives to understand and anticipate the real needs of its customers and stakeholders, and to respond effectively to them;

Ethical awareness – GSI displays integrity, equality and impartiality in its services and data;

Societal awareness – GSI develops its programmes in response to society's needs;

Stimulation – The prompting of research and innovation through use of our data to create added value for customers;

Cooperation – The creation of maximum benefit for customers and stakeholders through cooperation at regional, national, North-South and international levels;

High Skill Levels – It is through the constantly updated skills of our staff that we create value for customers and stakeholders.