Vision, Mission and Values

In order to consistently add value for customers, employees, shareholders, and the environment, Clariant relies on its guiding vision, a well-defined mission, and a culture that encourages every employee to explore new ways to create value for all .

1. A focused vision and mission

Clariant aspires to be the globally leading company for specialty chemicals, and to stand out through above-average value creation for all stakeholders. To bring this vision to fruition, Clariant builds and maintains leading positions in its businesses and has adopted functional excellence as part of its corporate culture. Clariant’s mission is to create value by appreciating the needs of:

  • customers – by providing competitive and innovative solutions
  • employees – by adhering to corporate values
  • shareholders – by achieving above-average returns
  • the environment – by acting sustainably

2. Appreciation as the business driver

Clariant believes that appreciation drives success and helps customers stay ahead in their markets. Appreciation lies at the core of everything Clariant does, in every area it is active in or has an influence: . The company expresses appreciation to its stakeholders through a variety of channels: in its unflagging commitment to transparency and integrity; in fostering a culture of dialog and mutual respect; and by committing to sustainable, cutting-edge technologies. A continuous dialog allows Clariant to understand all needs and develop corresponding solutions that meet the most stringent standards and set new industry benchmarks. FIGURE 001

3. Culture and reputation as the performance driver

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The corporate culture is shaped by six central values.

Cultivating a corporate culture that balances business performance, social commitments, and environmental targets, while also upholding the goals of all stakeholders, is essential for generating value and sustainable growth. Clariant’s corporate values embed appreciation in the company’s culture and build the company’s reputation and success. Six central values underlie a common set of employee behaviors and help strengthen the Clariant brand. FIGURE 002/003

»Our vision is to be the globally leading company for specialty chemicals.«

Hariolf Kottmann Chief Executive Officer

001 CLEARLY DERIVED STRATEGY

Clearly derived strategy (graphic)

002 BRAND VALUES WITH A FOCUS ON PERFORMANCE, PEOPLE, AND PLANET

Brand values with a focus on performance, people, and planet (graphic)

003 CORPORATE VALUES FOR SUSTAINABLE VALUE CREATION

Corporate values for sustainable value creation (graphic)
Stakeholder

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Performance, People, Planet

Clariant’s three brand values, under which the different capitals considered in integrated reporting have been categorized in this report: Performance (financial and intellectual capital), People (human and relationship capital), and Planet (manufactured and natural capital). VIEW ENTIRE GLOSSARY

Stakeholder

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