The Solvay group’s general direction is expressed in its Mission, its Vision and its Values. The Mission and Vision statements have recently been amended to explicitly express the Group’s commitment to Sustainable Development and Societal Responsibility.
MISSION Building on our scientific, technical and commercial expertise, and aware of our societal responsibilities, we provide innovative products and services related to chemistry to create sustainable and ever- increasing value to our customers, shareholders and employees.
VISION Solvay is an independent, ethical and responsible global industrial Group with a balanced portfolio of sustainable, profitable and growing businesses, managed in accordance with societal and environmental issues.
Amongst the world leaders in selected markets and products either alone or with sound complementary business partners
Valued by its customers as a highly competent, reliable and competitive solution provider.
With a clear, motivating organization, through dialogue, developing and empowering people and teams through rewarding and challenging jobs
Acting as good corporate citizens, caring for the environment, health and safety of its employees and of the community at large
Open to the expectations of the outside world, and contributing to economic, social and environmental progress
VALUES We firmly believe in:
Ethical behaviour - A long-standing tradition of ethical behaviour based on principles of Honesty, Integrity and Trustworthiness
Respect for people - Encouragement to exercise creativity and leadership, giving opportunities for every individual to develop his/her full potential
Customer care - Constant enhancement of the quality and added value of our products and services through ongoing and cost effective innovation
Empowerment - Fostering a culture that encourages delegation, risk taking, speed of response, accountability and partnership in order to adapt effectively to an uncertain and rapidly changing world
Teamwork - Developing a learning organisation by building teamwork with open communications across our organisation, sharing knowledge, technologies and best practices
