KSB ethics and values

KSB ethics and corporate values

Why customers, business partners and employees can be sure that KSB’s conduct will always meet the highest standards.
KSB is known not only for innovative, high-quality products and optimised services, but also for the high standards it sets for its entrepreneurial activities. To this end, we have established a global corporate culture centring on professionalism, honesty and responsibility.

Sustainability is part of our culture.

KSB’s customers, business partners, investors and employees can rest assured: Sustainability, ethics and compliance with legal standards are firmly embedded in our corporate values.
These represent binding principles for all employees and managers worldwide and form the basis of our corporate culture.

Acting with responsibility is one of our values

We support economic, ecological and social progress in all regions of the world. In conducting our business activities, we respect human rights, applicable legislation and international principles of responsible entrepreneurship without exception.
KSB supports the UN’s Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

We ensure compliance with international standards

In accordance with our values, we commit to upholding the principles of the following internationally recognised standards:
  • The Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)
  • The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights
  • The eight fundamental Conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO)
  • The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
We also require all of our suppliers and business partners to comply with these standards. When selecting suppliers, we therefore base our decisions on more than just economic criteria. New and existing suppliers are evaluated on the basis of environmental responsibility, occupational health and safety, social standards and legally compliant conduct.
KSB’s standards also apply to business partners.

Find out how KSB puts its social responsibility into practice

Social responsibility at KSB

Corporate social responsibility in action

As a global company, KSB is aware of its responsibility towards the environment and society. The goal of striking a balance between profitable growth and social responsibility therefore forms the foundation of our activities.
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KSB supports the UN Global Compact

KSB and the UN Global Compact

KSB joined the United Nations Global Compact more than a decade ago and considers it a foundation for responsible business. Particularly important for us: the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
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Strong environmental awareness

From energy-efficient products to resource-efficient production, KSB seeks to protect the environment with a wide range of measures while helping its customers to reduce their carbon emissions. 
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AIn a desert, a shepherd is watering his herd of goats at a well with the KSB logo.

Committed to a better society

Delivering education, environmental protection and access to clean drinking water for all people – these are some of the great challenges of our time. That is why KSB is involved in more than 100 social projects. 
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Safety in the workplace

The health of all employees is a priority for KSB. That is why we have developed occupational health and safety standards that in many cases exceed national regulations. 
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