The Company's vision of providing the foundations for society's future has strengthened over more than 120 years to incorporate long-term sustainability of the business and of its activities, and sustainable development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations.

The fulfilment of that vision of sustainability is built into the Company's values of strength, performance and passion: we care about our people, their safety and their development; we care about our customers and their success; and we care about our world, in particular the communities we live and work in.

At the same time, sustainability also means finding the best solutions for our customers and delivering on our promises, as well as contributing to a strong organisation that is a solid partner, demonstrating global leadership based on strong local relationships.