Our Vision Defines Our Purpose
Black & Veatch is "Building a World of Difference." More so than in most industries, we can and do make the world better by providing energy, water, and information infrastructure solutions that touch people and improve their lives. Our Objective Sets Our Goals Black & Veatch's objective is to lead our industry in value creation for our clients and shareholders. Creating value for our clients, which in turn benefits their constituents, is what we continually strive to achieve. The Values of Black & Veatch At Black & Veatch, we build strong relationships with each other, our clients, and our business partners based on seven fundamental values: Integrity - As we operate in an intensely competitive environment, we compete fairly, conducting our business in a professional manner that reflects favorably on our Company and on each of us. We hold ourselves to the Black & Veatch Code of Conduct, dutifully, consistently, and effectively. Shared Ownership - We build value for our shareholders and share the results of the Company's success with those who produce it. Common Purpose - We operate from a common purpose and the broad view, doing what is best for the Company as a whole, working with mutual trust and collaboration. Stewardship - In keeping with our founding principles, we honor other Black & Veatch people - past, present, and future - by striving to grow the Company's value and vitality during our temporary stewardship. Respect - We are sincere, fair, and forthright, treating others with dignity and respecting their individual differences, feelings, and contributions. Accountability - We set high performance expectations and hold ourselves accountable for the quality of our work and the results we achieve as individuals, as team members, and as a Company. Entrepreneurship - We encourage non-traditional thinking and appropriate risk-taking, providing opportunities to learn and grow as individuals and as businesses .