Clariant is defined by a guiding vision, well-defined mission, and a culture that encourages every employee to strive toward value creation for all stakeholders.

1. Vision and mission focused on value creation

Clariant aspires to be the globally leading company for specialty chemicals and achieve above-average value creation for its stakeholders. To fulfill this vision, the company builds and maintains leading positions in all its businesses, while defining its corporate culture through functional excellence in innovation, commercialization, and operations. Clariant’s vision is underpinned by its mission 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; and
• the environment, by acting sustainably.

2. Achieving success through appreciation, culture, and reputation

Clariant believes strongly that its brand essence of appreciation is the key driver of its successful value creation. For Clariant, a culture of appreciation puts values at the center of everything the company does in each area where it has an influence: performance, people, and the planet. SEE FIGURE 001

• Performance: Clariant appreciates its customers by striving for exceptional performance and offering innovative, customized, high-quality solutions.
• People: Clariant expresses appreciation for its stakeholders and employees by committing to transparency and integrity and by fostering a culture of dialog and mutual respect.
• Planet: Clariant embodies appreciation for the planet by protecting the environment and safeguarding natural resources. By using sustainable, cutting-edge technologies, Clariant meets the most stringent standards and sets new industry benchmarks.

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

Supporting stakeholder priorities while balancing business performance with social and environmental commitments is essential to generate value and sustainable growth. Therefore, appreciation is embedded throughout the company’s culture and corporate values, defining the expectations of employee behavior and building the company’s reputation and brand. SEE FIGURE 002

These values include:

• Drive for Excellence: Clariant applies the highest standards to profitably meet customer needs while aspiring to achieve even more.
• Disciplined Performance Management: People at Clariant seek challenging but achievable targets. They give and invite open feedback on measured progress.
• Deliver to Promise: Clariant cultivates motivated employees who fully leverage their capabilities while avoiding overpromising or underdelivering.
• Courageous and Decisive Leadership: Clariant selects the right people for the right jobs, and is committed to support risk-taking, accepting failure, and learning from results.
• Lived Appreciation: People at Clariant acknowledge strength, seek improvement, acknowledge outstanding contributions, and celebrate success.
• Corporate Responsibility: People at Clariant support the welfare of all stakeholders, protect the environment, and respect communities where they work. They live Clariant’s Code of Conduct and uphold all safety procedures.

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