Integrity
We lead honestly, holding ourselves and others accountable to our values. We are open, consistent and thoughtful in everything that we do.
Respect
We behave inclusively, embrace diversity of all kinds, create a fair and supportive environment, and treat each other with kindness and empathy.
Brilliance
We bring together the brightest minds and deliver collaboratively. We're continually learning and seeking new ways to create impactful solutions.
Courage
We challenge confidently, build a trusted environment, dare to do things differently, and empower people to speak up and create the change they want to see.
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“Our values were co-created by all of us at the CBI and are guiding principles for how we engage with each other and our members. Embedding and living these values each and every day is crucial and energising, and we are committed to reflecting them in all that we do.”
Rain Newton-Smith, Chief Executive, The CBIValues created by our people, for our people
We co-created a new set of values with colleagues from across the CBI as part of our cultural transformation. Over 200 people participated in the process, from creating the initial long list, to joining co-creation workshops.
Our final four values – integrity, respect, brilliance and courage – are our moral compass and provide guiding principles for our interactions with colleagues, members and stakeholders.
We launched the values to our people in December 2023. Now, we are building them into everything we do, from the way we measure performance, to how we celebrate our wins and prioritise, challenge and strive to improve our ways of working.
We recognise that there's more to do, and there always will be. This will be a journey for the CBI over the coming months and years which will require individual and collective responsibility to ensure we stay focused on our values.
The CBI's purpose and mission
Purpose: To be the collective voice of business, driving sustainable growth.
Mission: We speak for businesses of all sizes and sectors across the whole economy on issues of national importance. We're a bridge between industry and government, providing policy influence, insights and economic analysis to drive positive change. Our work focuses on ensuring sustainable growth for the benefit of society.
Code of Conduct
The CBI is committed to creating safe environments where members and guests can network, learn from each other and share ideas to help shape stronger businesses for the whole economy. Please read our updated Code of Conduct.
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