Values and Vision
Prerequisites for our long term success
Responsible conduct forms the basis of our business decisions and dealings with our stakeholders. Our vision is derived from our values and gives what we do a long-term orientation.
Responsible: Committed to ethical and responsible conduct
We are determined to meet – and wherever possible, exceed – all legal and ethical requirements. Our responsibility is to conduct all business according to the highest professional and ethical standards and practices: There must be no tolerance for non-compliant behavior.
The principles related to “Responsible” serve as fundamental guidance for our business decisions. We must also encourage business partners, suppliers and other stakeholders to adopt a similar standard of ethical behavior.
Our principles
We
- obey the law
- respect the dignity of all people
- foster health and safety
- conduct business in a truthful and transparent manner
- are fair in our relationships with competitors and stakeholders
- honor commitments
- respect property
- strive for the protection of the environment
- are committed to good corporate citizenship
- are fully engaged and empowered to achieve the best results
Vision: our aspirations for the future
Our vision puts into practice our belief that the highest performance and the highest ethical standards can drive our profitable growth while at the same time meeting our stakeholders’ expectaions. Our vision is derived from our values:
Our goal for the future is to create a world of proven talent,
- delivering breakthrough innovations,
- giving our customer a unique competitive edge,
- enabling societies to master their most vital challenges
- and creating sustainable value.
Sustainable success
To achieve the highest performance with the highest ethics, we are committed to integrate our vision and our values into daily business decision-making. Over the long term, the greatest success comes to those companies who succeed in meeting their stakeholders’ requirements while staying true to the company’s values and vision.