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Corporate values

Our values – our shared foundation

Our corporate culture is shaped by the people who live it every day. Our values are what unites us. They are more than just words: they guide us, build trust and make positive collaboration possible – within the team, with customers and with partners. 

What we stand for

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1. Trust – we keep our promises

Trust is not created overnight; we build trust day by day – through reliability, transparency and professionalism. Anyone who works with KSB can rely on KSB. Because we stand by our word. 
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2. Integrity – we do the right thing

What matters is the bigger picture: we do things for the good of our company, not for personal gain or out of departmental interests. Our actions are guided by this moral compass. Above all else, our Code of Conduct forms the basis for everything we do. 

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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3. Responsibility – entrepreneurship means taking risks

We take responsibility for the consequences of our actions. That is why we take a long-term view and consider the consequences of our actions for the company and for society. We acknowledge our mistakes openly and learn from them.
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4. Professionalism – excellence is our maxim

Our customers rely on our expertise – a responsibility we take seriously. That is why we always work with care and foresight. We are constantly acquiring new knowledge and skills so that we can continue to live up to the trust that our customers place in us. 
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5. Appreciation – people are at the heart of what we do

We treat one another as equals – with respect, attention and genuine interest. Different perspectives make us stronger. That is why we listen and learn from one another. 

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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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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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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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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