Merck KGaA

A stable foundation: Mission Statement, Values, Strategy

“We at Merck do what we say and then measure ourselves on this basis.” The motto of our Mission Statement embodies our values and shapes the way the company is managed. In order for the Mission Statement to be reliably implemented, we have created tools and control systems. This enables us to actively shape our global corporate culture and measure ourselves even better against our own principles.”
Our corporate strategy is targeted to business success, but equally respects the interests of customers, providers of capital, employees and society.
The company values and strategy give our employees clear orientation for their daily work.

The Mission Statement defines our self-image as a successful and responsible company. It also articulates our objectives, which are targeted to the interests of customers, providers of capital, employees and society. One of the core principles of the Mission Statement is: “Entrepreneurial success starts with people. Our goal is to operate a worldwide business that produces meaningful benefits for consumers, our market partners and our community.”

Our company values are the yardstick for our thinking and actions. They are the essence of what ties us together today and tomorrow.
“At Merck, we do business on the basis of common values. Our success is based on courage, achievement, responsibility, respect, integrity, and transparency. These values determine our actions in our daily dealing with customers and business partners as well as in our teamwork and our collaboration with each other.”