Our vision is clear
The world depends on you to deliver life’s essentials: reliable infrastructure, safe food and water, vital energy, medicines and more. So our mission, purpose and vision are ambitious. We spark industrial ingenuity by connecting you with trusted information and insights, to drive responsible use of the world’s resources.
Values are critical to our culture of innovation
As a company that has consistently innovated for over half a century, we embrace change. We also believe in enduring values to guide that change. Over 1,000 employees weighed in on creating them. We value setting ambitious goals to make a significant impact on the world, fostering curiosity to explore new solutions, and building inclusive relationships that foster mutual trust and respect. Learn more about the history of our culture.
We make a positive, sustainable difference in the world
- Making a difference locally and globally
- Doing business fairly and transparently
- Choosing the sustainable option
- Selecting business partners thoughtfully
- Leading by example
- Measuring what matters
We aim high and surpass the expected
- Putting customers at the center
- Balancing short and long-term outcomes
- Connecting individual actions to larger goals
- Creating superb products and services
- Taking ownership and delivering
- Simplifying things
We ask questions, and experiment to find powerful, meaningful solutions
- Asking why
- Considering diverse perspectives
- Trying new things
- Questioning the usual
- Making room for creativity and learning
- Having fun as we experiment
We put people first and build relationships based on inclusion and respect
- Seeking first to understand
- Keeping promises
- Bridging barriers
- Inviting honest feedback
- Assuming positive intentions
- Expressing appreciation
We care deeply about creating positive change in the world
From corporate donations to giving employees paid time off for cleaning beaches and waterways, we pledge £1M to help support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
Learn more about our Action for Good program.