Company statement
What we stand for
At AkzoNobel we have set down our company aims, ambitions, objectives and commitments.
Our company
We’re the world’s number one supplier of decorative paints and performance coatings. We also make a huge range of specialty chemicals, which are used in hundreds of everyday products.
Being a big company, we’re aware of the dangers of getting too stuck in our ways. That’s why we’re always looking for new and innovative approaches. This way of thinking has earned us a place in the Fortune Global 500.
At the moment, we have 60,000 employees in 80 different countries. We’re proud of our diversity, but we all have one common goal: to develop and deliver sustainable technologies and products that meet the needs of our customers.
Our people
We see our people as our most important resource. We encourage them to act as entrepreneurs, to lead and be individually accountable for their actions. At the same time, we encourage them to work together as a team that contributes to the overall success of the company.
In return, we provide our people with opportunities to develop as individuals and professionals in an international environment. We do this by giving them challenging and rewarding assignments where they can make a real difference for our customers.
Our commitments
As an organization, we are committed to:
- helping our customers make their businesses a success
- providing the most competitive returns for our shareholders
- creating an attractive working environment for our people
- conducting all our activities in the most socially responsible manner.
We strive to be the first choice of customers, shareholders and employees, and to be a respected member of society.