Vale Inco - Vision, Mission, Values

Vision, Mission, Values

To be the world’s leading nickel company –

setting standards of excellence in mining, processing and marketing products that meet society’s needs and contribute to improved quality of life.

To grow nickel production for the world – responsibly.

For customers . . .
by reliably supplying quality products.
For employees . . .
by providing safe and rewar ding work environments that contribute to personal growth.
For suppliers . . .
by promoting partnerships that deliver innovation, cost-effectiveness and mutual benefits.
For communities where we operate . . .
by positively contributing to social, environmental and economic well-being.
For shareholders . . .
by consistently delivering superior returns on investment and contributing to the overall financial strength of our company.

People – We will treat all employees with respect and dignity.
Safety and Health – We will provide a safe and healthy work environment in which all employees have opportunities to obtain their full potential.
Social and Environmental Responsibility – We will strive to be environmentally and socially responsible in everything we do.
Ethics and Compliance –We will conduct ourselves according to the highest standards of ethics in compliance with relevant local laws, regulations and international standards of corporate governance and accountability.
Performance Excellence –We will encourage, measure and reward exceptional performance.
Entrepreneurship – We will maximize the potential of existing operations and actively seek new opportunities and innovative solutions to grow our business.
Together We Are Better –We will share, celebrate and succeed as part of a strong, dynamic and global company.