A Letter from Chief Executive Officer, Tony Earley

At the foundation of our corporate citizenship program is a straightforward commitment to do the right thing – always. At DTE Energy, that commitment is a vital part of who we are.

As an energy company, we have a unique position at the intersection of economic progress and social and environmental concerns. The criticality of our products to modern life is indisputable. Our customers depend on us to provide reliable, affordable energy, and we spend each day striving to better meet their needs. However, we must deliver on our promises with an understanding that the actions we take today have an enormous impact on generations to come.

This report is our first effort to bring all of our corporate responsibility activities together under one umbrella and report it externally. We are proud of our accomplishments in some areas and we recognize we have opportunities for improvements in others. We are committed to continually improve.

In this report, we strive to give you a balanced view of our company – to outline the progress we’ve made so far, to discuss challenges ahead and to hold ourselves accountable for improvement.

Our progress continues to evolve. It’s an exciting journey and I look forward to sharing our achievements with you on the road ahead.

Sincerely,

Tony Earley