Our Purpose & Values

We are a purpose-led company with purposeful brands. For more than 150 years, care has been at the heart of who we are. Today, care powers our future.

Our Purpose

Our purpose of Better Care for a Better World is our call to action. This means we work to create better products, a better planet, a better workforce, and a better society.

Better Products

People- and planet-centric innovation enable us to create essential, everyday products that meet consumers’ essential needs.

Better Planet

We are working to reduce our environmental footprint to help protect natural ecosystems.

Better Workforce

By leading with inclusion, we are building an organization that leverages our range of talent as a competitive advantage.

Better Society

Close collaboration with our global partners powers our ability to make a positive impact in communities in which we operate worldwide.

Our Values 

Our values shape our purpose-led and performance-driven culture.

We Care.

We care for our people, our communities and everyone we serve, and we value our differences.

We Own.

We are responsible for our decisions and accountable for our results.

We Act.

We have a bias for action and do what’s right for our people, our business, and our world.

2030 Ambition

We are working to improve the lives and wellbeing of one billion people in underserved communities.

Corporate Governance

Strong corporate governance is just as essential today as it was when we were founded.

Code of Conduct

Just as our products are essential to our consumers, our Code of Conduct is vital to our continued success.

Inclusion, Equity & Diversity

Building an inclusive and diverse culture is a responsibility we take to heart