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Model

Philosophy

“There is no value in any industrial enterprise unless there is also commitment to social progress.”
(Aristide Merloni, 1967).

This is the philosophy, the spirit that has guided the Group in all its decisions and everyday continues to be its inspiration. Indesit Company creates and maintains conditions that favour socially responsible conduct in every sphere of activity and it fosters social well being in all the communities where it works.

Mission

"To be the European leader, producing technological solutions compatible with the environment, to create quality of time for people day after day"

Business principles

• Central role of the individual
  Boosting the value of human capital and developing individual professional skills, respect for the physical, moral and cultural integrity of every individual, the promotion of equal opportunities.
• Respect for workers’ rights
  Respect for the fundamental rights of workers worldwide, abolition of exploitation of minors in the workplace and the principles of trade union freedom, workers’ organizations, collective bargaining and the development of equal opportunities.
• Adoption of a participatory industrial relations model
  A participatory industrial relations model as an effective instrument for dialogue, involvement and definition of shared objectives.
• Creation and distribution of value added
  Success in production and market competitiveness through the creation and fair distribution of value amongst stakeholders.
• Environmental respect and conservation
  Sustainable growth as the fruit of a pro-active approach to environmental issues and of pursuing today’s objectives with a view to the needs of future generations.
• Innovation and quality
  Research and development efforts focusing on constant innovation in business processes.
• Permanent training
  A permanent training system favouring the development of competencies and professional skills.
• Fairness and transparency
  Satisfaction of stakeholders’ expectations through clear and transparent communication of strategies, activities, results and decisions.
• Integrity
  The adoption of morally sound conduct in all activities and the avoidance of all forms of corruption and infringement of either laws or ethical principles.