Values-Driven Culture
Schad claims that the purpose of his company is "to be a role model of lasting business success based on our core values." The company’s core values — make a contribution, proactive environmental responsibility, passion for excellence, and uncompromising honesty — cascade throughout all of the company’s activities. For example:
Husky’s commitment to environmental responsibility has made it a worldwide role model, and has earned it the Financial Post Gold Environmental Leadership Award, the National Occupational Health and Safety Award for Excellence, and the Ethics in Action Award for ongoing social responsibility. In 2000, Husky diverted 95 percent of it’s waste, realizing $348,000 savings in disposal costs and generating $804,000 in revenue through innovative reuse of materials.
Engaging in uncompromising honesty means that all employees are compelled to keep every promise they make, and that salespeople will not accept gifts from suppliers or customers because it might jeopardize their integrity, and must disclose to customers when they could get a better deal from a competitor.
Husky also demands the same level of commitment from each of its suppliers: a booklet entitled Doing Business With Husky asserts that "A shared set of values is a necessary condition for a successful business relationship," and those values include being a community role model, environmental leader, and treating people fairly, equally, and with respect.
Integration into Business Strategy
Employee wellness and environmental practices at the company are not sidelined from core business strategies and conceptualized as perks; rather, the Human Resources and Environment, Health and ...