1. Our people are our most valuable asset. It is important to us that we:
- Create a working environment that motivates and inspires our employees.
- Continuously develop and train our team members to enhance their employability and achieve our goals.
- Have a transparent organization with clearly defined tasks, powers and responsibilities
- Propagate an entrepreneurial team spirit ('daring but not risky')
- Manage our people in such a way that their potential is used to the full and they make a maximum contribution to the team.
2. Everybody is entitled to a safe and clean working environment, so each one of us aims for:
- zero accidents
- no health hazards attributable to DSM Coating Resins' activities
- no undue burdening of the environment
3. Our customers justify our existence; we must therefore:
- aim for continuous improvement, balancing resources against rewards.
4. We set high standards for ourselves and others
5. Our communications are aimed at maximizing commitment and understanding.
6. Integrity and professionalism should be an integral part of all of our business funtions.
7. We respect and welcome the opinions of others.
8. We are responsive to colleagues, customers and society.
9. We keep our promises and meet our commitments.
10. We continually build on each others strengths and help each other to overcome and eliminate weaknesses.