Values and Culture
VALUES AND CULTURE

We recognize that our people are our most essential element.

At Albemarle, we strive to create an inclusive, values-driven work environment that fosters open communication and collaboration.​

​We are a team of global employees with different backgrounds, cultures, experiences, ideas and talents who come together to move the world toward a better, safer, more sustainable future.​

Core Values​

We guide our actions and culture by caring for others and humbly serving both people and planet. We are rethinking the way we move, power, connect and protect by transforming the essential resources with honesty, transparency and accountability for our actions. Because advancing how we live today means committing ourselves to building a resilient world where people and planet thrive in the future.

 

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Code of Conduct: Our core values in action.

Our Core Values - Care, Curiosity, Collaboration, Humility, Accountability and Integrity - power our potential, guide our work, and protect our corporate reputation. Our Code of Conduct represents our Core Values in action and sets the standards for ethical behavior and compliance, as applied in day-to-day employee activities.

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Inclusion and Belonging​

We are committed to providing best-in-career experiences by fostering an inspiring and inclusive environment for all employees. In the spirit of caring and curiosity, we want employees to seek to understand each other and respect our differences. We want every employee to feel accepted, included, respected and valued for who they are.

We do this by:​

  • Acknowledging and valuing different perspectives across our global workforce​
  • Eliminating barriers to ensure all employees have a fair opportunity to succeed in their careers​
  • Creating an environment where employees feel comfortable, valued, and respected so that people freely ask questions and share ideas to promote collaboration and growth​

 

Our Strategic Pillars

Workforce
Build and maintain a high-performing workforce that reflects global diversity.
Workplace
Cultivate an inclusive and equitable culture where all employees feel a sense of belonging.
Community
Enrich the lives of all people in the communities where Albemarle is present.
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EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS

Proud of Our Connect Groups and the Atmosphere of Inclusion They Create

ABLE Connect: Abilities Beyond Limitations & Expectations promotes awareness and inclusion for people with disabilities and their allies at Albemarle, providing a safe space for these individuals to be better understood and supported.

Asian & Middle Eastern Connect: Embraces our diverse cultural and professional backgrounds to create equitable and all-inclusive workspace, allowing us to advocate, develop and empower future Asian & Middle Eastern leaders.

AWIM Connect: Albemarle Women in Manufacturing provides a safe space for women in manufacturing roles, those interested in manufacturing roles, and their supporters to learn, share and develop their careers.

Black Employees Connect: Promotes cultural understanding, quality leadership, and professional excellence through a unique approach to advocacy, diversity appreciation, professional support and community outreach.

Faith Connect: A welcome space for people of all faiths to connect by strengthening, encouraging, and supporting one another in order to love, serve and care for the people of Albemarle.

Latinx Connect: Promotes cultural diversity and professional development, creating a supportive environment for the Latino/Hispanic community and its allies and contributing to Albemarle’s success.

Pride Connect: Promotes the belief that each individual’s unique attributes make them interesting and provide color to our company. Pride Connect works to help everyone feel safe to bring their true selves to work.

Veterans Connect: Connects managers, employees and HR with those who have military experience, are transitioning into the workforce, or have family members on active duty.

Women Connect: Encourages dialogue and promotes potential for women professionals through philanthropy, community and development.

Commitments and Recognition

Our commitment to building an inclusive culture goes beyond activities inside our office. Through initiatives and partnerships outside our organization, we strengthen our focus on diversity, equity and inclusion and build on resources and learnings that make Albemarle a better place to work. Take a look at our external commitments:

 

Text logo that reads "CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion" in bold, black letters. The word "Action" is highlighted with a rectangular border. A dot symbol in place of the letter "i" in the word "Action" adds emphasis. Albemarle Corporate Equality Index 2025 Award A gold circular badge with a red ribbon across it reads "America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024" at the top. Below the ribbon is the Newsweek logo and a small leaf icon with the text "Plant-A Insights Group. The DEI Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion Logo for 2024