Transformation Charter
Kimberly-Clark of South and Sub-Saharan Africa is committed to a continuous transformation process and in 2010 adopted this Transformation Charter. The Transformation Charter will be revised from time to time to comply with changes in the social, natural and business environments.
Mission
To lead the world in essentials for a better life.
Values
At Kimberly-Clark (K-C) we are committed to being:
Authentic – At K-C, we believe in continuing our heritage of honesty, integrity and courageously doing the right thing. We strive to be one of the world's most successful companies, dedicated to winning through hard work and fair play.
Accountable – We take ownership for our business and our future. We establish ambitious goals for our businesses and ourselves and then stretch to exceed them. We feel personally responsible for achieving both our individual and team potential.
Innovative – Our founders established a culture that encouraged
entrepreneurial spirit, experimentation in product development and creativity in
marketing. We continue to be committed to new ideas that add value for our
customers and partners. We recognize that today's best is the benchmark we must
surpass tomorrow.
Caring – All this, plus truly respecting each other and caring for the communities where we live and work, makes K-C a company people want to work for and do business with around the world.
Managing Director’s Statement
When I joined Kimberly-Clark 15 years ago, the company had a strong
reputation for ‘doing the right thing’. Kimberly-Clark continues today to be at
the forefront of real change in South Africa and is poised to accelerate growth,
talent and brand development through the following decade creating a sustainable
investment proposition for our shareholders. However, the way in which we
achieve success must be underpinned by cultural transformation. Our values,
behaviours and responsibilities will lead us to commit to transformation that
respects and accepts diversity, reflects the demographics of our country and
region, builds corporate credibility and a best-employer environment.
This Charter maps our path through the challenges of a changing South Africa and I am proud to commit to it."
Garth N Towell – Managing Director, Kimberly-Clark South Africa
August 2010)
Goals and Objectives
In order to realise its mission and to be true to its values, K-C has set itself the following transformation goals and objectives:
goal 1 – best company to work for read more
goal 2 - diversity read more
goal 3 - leadership and management read more
goal 4 - economic sustainability – financial health read more
goal 5 - environmental sustainability – brands and practices read more
goal 6 - environmental sustainability – resource stewardship read more
goal 7 - social sustainability - stakeholders read more
goal 8 - internal communication read more
goal 9 - image and profile read more
goal 10 - business partners and collaboration read more
Execution
The execution of this Charter shall be a high priority
responsibility of the Managing Director who shall ensure its execution through
senior and other levels of management.
Actions and Plans
- The managing director together with executive and senior
management, will develop detailed short term, medium term and long term action
plans to ensure the implementation of the transformation goals and objectives.
- Such action plans should address all the stated goals and
objectives and take careful account of the suggested action plans put forward by
various forums, while aligning with applicable Kimberly-Clark global and
regional and continental objectives.
- The managing director will regularly communicate to the broader
organisation status of performance against goals.
Monitoring and Review
The EXCO shall, on a regular basis, monitor, review and make changes
to plans aimed at the implementation of this Charter.