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Sandvik Group

Purpose and core values

Our purpose

Advancing the world through engineering

We are forward thinkers, driven by our passion to continuously innovate smarter solutions and enable important shifts.

Our role is clear – through every action, every day, we advance the world through engineering.

Read more about our purpose

Our core values

Our core values are the soul of the company. They guide us in our actions and daily business decisions. Below you can learn more about what they mean for us as an organization and as individuals.

  • Winning together

    We take the lead with a collaborative spirit and succeed as a team

    Success is a team effort. With high ambition and the courage to challenge and prioritize, we continuously strive for success – winning together. We are stronger when we support and challenge each other, share knowledge, and work across teams, functions, borders, and with external partners.

    What the core values mean for us as individuals

    • I push boundaries – I set ambitious targets and I have a passion to win to ensure our market leadership.
    • I collaborate across teams – I communicate openly and share knowledge proactively to achieve the best results together.
    • I act inclusively – I respect diverse perspectives, challenge others with good intentions and ensure everyone has a voice.

  • Curiosity

    We explore, challenge and innovate to shape the future

    Curiosity fuels innovation and progress. We challenge assumptions, explore new ideas, and have the courage to push boundaries. By staying open-minded and adaptable, we continue to lead and shape the future of our industry together.

    What the core values mean for us as individuals

    • I am open and curious – I welcome different perspectives and seek every opportunity to learn and evolve.
    • I question and explore – I challenge existing ways respectfully and dare to think outside the box.
    • I experiment and improve – I test, adapt, and refine to find better ways of working, embracing learning, taking brave steps, and growing every day.

  • Responsibility

    We put safety first and act with integrity and responsibility for our people and our planet, building trust in everything we do

    We act with integrity, stay accountable and are committed to sustainability. Our decisions are grounded in ethical conduct, fairness, and responsibility. By owning our actions, we earn trust and contribute to long-term success.

    What the core values mean for us as individuals

    • I put safety first – I protect and care for myself and others by making health and safety a priority.
    • I do what’s right – I act ethically and comply with laws, regulations, and company policies.
    • I take responsibility for my actions – I make thoughtful choices that benefit people, business and the world around me.

  • Customer focus

    We listen, create, adapt and deliver – always close to our customers

    Our customers’ success is our success. We build strong relationships and focus on understanding their needs and identifying opportunities, to position ourselves as trusted partners. By listening, anticipating needs and delivering solutions that create real value - we place the customer at the center of everything we do.

    What the core values mean for us as individuals

    • I listen to understand – I seek to truly understand our customers’ needs, challenges and opportunities.
    • I take action to deliver customer value – I am responsive, solution-oriented, and aligned with every part of the business, working smart and fast to adapt and deliver results.
    • I actively seek feedback and act on it – I embrace feedback as an opportunity to learn, innovate, improve and develop.

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