Our principles and values

PRINCIPLES AND VALUES

We cultivate transparency and responsibility as priority elements of our business model. We want to grow continuously, with our customers and partners as well as to bring a plus to the community whenever possible. We have been here for 21 years and our plan is to stay long-term, working together to lay the foundations for a sustainable future. The values describing us are reflected in the Principles of Leadership that govern the way we conduct our day-to-day business.

partnerships

Trust and fairness The management and the entire team of HeidelbergCement Romania have a common objective: to increase the value of the company. To achieve this goal, the management team and employees act as partners and promote a spirit of corporate citizenship. This cooperation is characterised by integrity, mutual respect and trust, openness and fairness.

performance and being result-oriented

Achieving superior performance with rigorous benchmarking Our objective is to be a benchmark in the cement industry due to cost-effective operational performance. A corporate culture of performance and focus on results is essential for us.

customer orientation

As many benefits as possible for customers In a competitive market environment, we must ensure and inspire confidence in our products and services, to each individual customer, for each project, day in and day out.

sustainable development

Taking responsibility Sustainable development is part of HeidelbergCement’s corporate strategy. We are therefore committed to creating safe and healthy workplaces for our employees and to making continuous progress in the field of environmental protection.

professional, social and managerial competence

Competence as a success factor Successful entrepreneurial activities require a high level of professional, social and managerial competence. Efficiency and rapid implementation are decisive factors in this respect.

being a role model

The power of example Mutual trust is an essential condition for achieving dedication and success. Our managers are role models due to their leadership and management skills, as well as their personal behaviour.

communication and information

Creating transparency Successful, active, and reliable partnerships are based on effective communication and information.

commitment

Inspire yourself and others The company can only be successful and competitive in the long term through employees who are dedicated and fully committed to their workplace and the company’s objectives. Therefore, everyone’s commitment and willingness to take on responsibilities are extremely important.

employee development

Challenge and support We rely on committed and competent employees and an excellent management team. People who take ownership of the tasks entrusted to them. Personal development is not only about supporting employees, but also challenging them.

evaluation and feedback

Development and performance through feedback HeidelbergCement’s success depends on the competence, performance, and achievements of its employees. As a result, managers regularly evaluate employee performance and provide appropriate feedback.

At Group level, we are a signatory member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC). Thus, at HeidelbergCement Romania we undertook to respect and implement, in all our activities, the 10 principles of UNGC:

human rights businesses should:

P1: support and respect the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights; and P2: make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.

labour businesses should uphold:

P3: the freedom of association and the effective recognition of the right to collective bargaining; P4: the elimination of all forms of forced and compulsory labour; P5: the effective abolition of child labour; and P6: the elimination of discrimination in respect of employment and occupation.

environment businesses should:

P7: support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges; P8: undertake initiatives to promote greater environmental responsibility; P9: encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies.

anti-corruption businesses should:

P10: work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.