Our values - The Hydro Way

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Towards a more viable society

Our mission: to contribute to a more viable society. This means that we lead the creation of conditions that help others develop and progress. Our mission implies certain values which govern our behavior, both as individuals and as an organization. Those values are courage, respect, cooperation, determination and foresight.

We believe that our values are both economically and socially valuable. By acting in an accountable manner, honestly and with integrity, we ensure that our businesses create shared value for our shareholders, stakeholders and host communities.

Through innovation, we are able to make products that are more resource-efficient and energy-efficient, contributing to global development and to addressing climate change. For example, Hydro has led the development of aluminium precision tubing used in car cooling systems. These improvements mean lighter, more fuel-efficient and comfortable cars. And their success has reduced emissions in vehicles, while creating many jobs in many communities.

Respect for all stakeholders is also clear in our approach to employee relations. We have been a leader in the Norwegian model of close labor-management cooperation.

As a global company, our values are even more important in the challenges of working in a variety of communities and social contexts. Often, we operate in countries where the level of economic development and legal systems may not be the same as we are used to in Norway, the historical source of our company and its values. We have successfully worked with broader groups to help support the values we practice at our businesses worldwide. For example, we cooperate actively with global groups such as Transparency International and Amnesty International to help strengthen international and national integrity systems.

Bringing values to life is a never-ending challenge, but at Hydro everything we do is aimed at fulfilling our mission – the right way.

At the core of the Hydro Way is set of principles – our talents, our mission and values: 

Our talents

Knowing what you’re good at, makes it that much easier to focus on it and improve it, especially for the benefit of customers and communities. That’s what our talents are all about. While each person at Hydro has a unique set of skills, our four talents describe what we are good at as a company.

Our mission

Every company has the goal of being profitable. But to make a difference, it must have a higher purpose.  Our mission articulates that purpose. It sets the standard we as a company and as individuals, aspire to live up to everyday.

Our values

Doing any job well means knowing what it really takes. That’s what Hydro’s values are all about ­– beliefs that guide and define performance, not only to do our job successfully, but to ‘walk that extra mile’.

What do we do with this?

These ideals have enabled us to do great things in the past. As an aluminium company with global reach, we’ll strive to live up to them everyday to be ready to make the most of the opportunities ahead.
 
The pdf download on the right explains more about the principles of the Hydro Way.