• Our business is conducted through a decentralized organization.

• Good management is essential to our success.

• Communications should be open and generous.

• The skills and abilities of our employees should continuously be developed to meet future demands.

• Remuneration is based on responsibility, difficulty of tasks, skills and work results.

• We encourage and provide opportunities for internal recruitment and promotion.

• Our employees are expected to take responsibility.

See full text of Akzo Nobel's Human Resources Policy Statement.