Our values

We do what we say

Integrity and trust are vital to Xstrata. In our highly decentralised structure, we trust our people to make the right decisions for our business. And we count on the trust of the partners we work with for our ongoing success. We earn their trust by being straight-talking, open and transparent. We deliver on our promises and our actions must match our words.

We act decisively to create value

Xstrata people do what they say, but with an unerring focus on creating value. Commercially astute and unencumbered by bureaucracy, we make decisions quickly, maintaining the momentum that is vital to our success. Our momentum keeps our skills honed, our instincts sharp and creates opportunities for our people. With momentum, we pursue opportunities to create value in its broadest sense – from industry-leading shareholder returns, to essential products for society, to meaningful benefits for communities.

We hold ourselves accountable

We focus on value and maintaining momentum, but our actions are always guided by a sense of accountability. Our people are empowered to do the right thing and this responsibility goes hand in hand with personal accountability. Each of us is personally accountable to all of our stakeholders for our actions over the long term.

We dare to be different

An important element of Xstrata’s difference is our courage to challenge convention, to find innovative ways to create value and improve every day. It’s not about being rebellious or different for its own sake. It’s about having an entrepreneurial spirit that inspires individuals to act as owners of our business, be inventive and never stand still.

We act with care

In everything we do, we work with a sense of care. The safety and wellbeing of our people are more important than any production or financial targets. We respect the environment and we work in partnership with our stakeholders to create lasting benefits for the communities and countries in which we live and work.