About Us
We are a global innovation leader in technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life.
Our Values
Our core values are timeless and foundational to everything we do and every decision we make every day.
With four core values anchoring our commitment to sustainable innovation, we’ve designed and maintained a foundation for long-term growth, connection with local communities, and an environment that attracts the best and brightest talent to help us deliver solutions to our customers.
Our Values
Safety and health
We’re committed to protecting the safety and health of our employees, our contractors, our customers, and the people in the communities where we operate.
Respect for people
We treat our employees and all our partners with professionalism, dignity, and respect, fostering an environment where people can contribute, innovate, and excel.
Highest ethical behavior
We conduct ourselves in accordance with the highest ethical standards, and in compliance with all applicable laws, always striving to be a respected corporate citizen worldwide.
Protecting the planet
We find science-enabled, sustainable solutions for our customers, always managing our businesses to protect the environment and preserve the earth’s natural resources—for today and for future generations.
Our values in action
We’re an inclusive workplace
We firmly believe that by fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace, we enable our workforce to thrive professionally and personally.
We’re committed to innovating sustainably
We’re working with our customers to develop sustainable innovations that address some of the world’s most complex challenges, including climate change, chemical stewardship, material circularity, and water scarcity.
We empower communities
We empower communities by leveraging our innovations for good, while empowering our employees’ community outreach through educational partnerships and a strong culture of volunteerism.
Feature Story
Safety at our Core
Since our earliest days, safety has been the cornerstone of our core values. From our first gunpowder mills to the modern day, see how we've helped shape industrial safety practices.