Votorantim’s modality is expressed in their Vision, Values, Management Beliefs, in the Code of Conduct and in the Sustainability Principles. The set of guidelines govern the organization’s businesses, objectives and challenges.

Vision

To guarantee its growth and durability as a major family group which is respected and recognized in the community where it works, focusing on the creation of an economic, environmental and social values, through:

• Ethical values which govern responsible business behavior;
• Highly competitive businesses;
• Seeking creative and innovative solutions for its portfolio;
• Staff motivated for a high performance;

Ambition

• To duplicate the Group’s business value until 2012, through the consolidation of the main businesses and to seek for opportunities in new or traditional segments.
• To acquire world-class operating and management standards comparable to those of the best global companies.

Values

Values permeate all Votorantim actions, decisions and relationships with their public, and they make up the acronym SEREU (in Portuguese):

• Solidity: seeking sustainable growth generating value;
• Ethics: acting in a responsible and transparent manner;
• Respect: respect for the people and being open to learning;
• Entrepreneurship: growing with the courage to do, innovate and invest;
• Unity: the whole is stronger.

The Votorantim in which we believe.

Management Beliefs

We are here with the intention to build the company of our dreams together. We want to be protagonists and be part of this story, making such dreams come true. We are driven by the pleasure of achievement and fulfillment through work. We do not give up what we believe and are convinced of, which that we can make Votorantim an even better company. This makes us act and perform, in order to constantly evolve.

Our values and beliefs are reflected in our attitudes, which translate our truths:

• Nurturing Talents – We believe and trust in people, and therefore we invest time and resources into developing our talents;
• Meritocracy – We believe that people are unique and therefore they deserve to be fairly valued according to what they give;
• Excellence – We believe that we can always do more and better, overcoming challenges through discipline, humility and simplicity;
• Pragmatism – We believe it is essential to direct our efforts to what is relevant, with objectivity and without losing the vision of the whole and of the future;
• Open Dialogue – We believe that a environment of confidence propitiates open dialogue and room for speaking and to be heard, where the diversity of opinions builds better solutions;
• Alliance – We believe that our success is the product of a joint construction, strengthened by genuine relations and alliances where everyone gains;
• Sense of Ownership – We believe in those who assume responsibilities, work with passion and lead by example, celebrating success and turning errors into lessons.

This is the Votorantim in which we believe and the company we are building.

Votorantim Beliefs.

We believe. We do.

Code of Conduct

The document includes the principles on which the relationship with the public and with the company members is based, and expresses the commitment to the business ethics. Its guidelines shall be mandatorily applied by every professional and shall be used as a reference by the business partners.

To learn, analyze and resolve questions regarding its Code of Conduct, Votorantim holds a Ombudsman, a channel that can be accessed by internal or external individuals. The body guarantees the confidentiality of the information, preserves the identity of the people involved and guarantees that observations are treated at the adequate level within the organization.

Sustainability Principles

For Votorantim, being sustainable means guaranteeing continuity and long-term business growth, anticipating the motivation of the interested parties and incorporating them to their objectives. This means:

• Being recognized by society as a responsible company in the socially and environmentally;
• Being sustainable as a strategy, directing governance, management, education, decisions and investments – creating value;
• Constantly developing economic, social and environmental results, seeking efficiency and reliability in operations, in accordance with world-class standards;
• Being acknowledged as a company that attracts, develops and holds talent to generate value and build a fair and inclusive society;
• Being committed to the welfare, health and safety of its employees, clients and associates;
• Contributing to the development of the communities in which it works;
• Encouraging the cooperation and participation of all its employees and parties interested in the construction of associations and joint ventures – seeking the generation of mutual value.

Download the Sustainability Principles Letter.