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WW's values and ethics 

Focus on values and continuous learning.

Continuous learning and development represent a strategic element in developing WW’s business. Today’s society is characterised by rapid changes and customers who expect first-class service with new technical and creative solutions. Individual and organisational learning, cooperation and communication are key success factors. The interaction between a good working environment with motivated and able employees on the one hand and satisfied customers on the other is of crucial importance in order to achieve the group’s vision and goals.

Five basic values
WW’s five corporate values represent the priorities for its operation:

1. Customer-centred – WW puts its customers in the centre. By being concerned with their needs at all times, the group can deliver optimal and mutually beneficial solutions.

2. Empowerment – WW has the ability to involve its employees in their daily work causing increasing motivation and inspiration and generating energy. Group personnel will participate with knowledge, ideas and opportunities, and attention is given to their contribution.

3. Learning and innovation – When society changes, so must the WW group. New customer expectations, new solutions and not least constant technological progress mean that WW must be a learning organisation. The group can renew itself only by continuous learning, see opportunities and find new, creative and innovative solutions.

4. Stewardship –The WW group will manage its resources in an optimum way, and take account of the safety of its employees while showing respect for society and the environment.

5. Teaming and collaboration – The WW group’s most important competitive advantage is its qualified personnel, with their broad expertise. When employees collaborate to get the best out of each other in pursuing a common goal, their whole potential and all their knowledge can be utilised.

Ethical guidelines
WW’s ethical guidelines are openness and honesty, loyalty, cooperation and responsibility.