Mission and values
The future is made from metals. This knowledge has driven us for nearly 160 years now at Aurubis. The world will need more and more of our metals in the coming years. Processing raw materials containing metals, both concentrates and recycling materials, is our central expertise at Aurubis and creates a strong foundation.
Our Mission: Responsibly transforming raw materials into value to provide metals for an innovative world
At our Richmond site, we are committed to driving sustainability and responsibility throughout our operations. By returning valuable recycling materials back into the value chain, we help close the loop and support a circular economy. We work hand in hand with trusted suppliers, fostering strong partnerships built on shared values. Through innovation and the use of sustainable technologies, we actively contribute to preserving natural resources and minimizing waste.
Equally important, we focus on creating a safe and healthy workplace for everyone while investing in the growth and development of our people. Together, these efforts ensure that Richmond plays a vital role in shaping a more sustainable future.
Becoming the world's most efficient and sustainable integrated smelter network worldwide
We secure and strengthen our core business by continuously expanding our processing capabilities within our Group-wide smelter network. In alignment with our corporate strategy, we selectively expand our multimetal capacities and abilities through dedicated projects and initiatives to become the most efficient and sustainable integrated smelter network worldwide. The Richmond site supports this by becoming the multimetal recycler of choice in North America for acquisition of recycled materials and the best network to convert these materials back into usable products.
Our core values
- Performance means commitment!
- We are high-performing and are experts in what we do
- We combine our personal strength to achieve a first-class team performance and work together closely and actively across country borders, hierarchies, divisions, and roles
- We work together consistently improving ourselves
- Responsibility means decisions!
- We assume individual responsibility, seek out challenges, and take initiative
- We are growing as a company group, taking responsibility for our actions, our health, occupational safety, the environment, and society in the process
- We are reliable and stand up for each other
- We are honest and always follow the law
- We protect sensitive data
- Openness means curiosity!
- We are open to changes and support their implementation
- We continuously improve ourselves through lifelong learning
- We are open to new approaches and creative solutions
- Appreciation means real interest!
- We respect and appreciate the uniqueness of everyone
- We seek out a dialogue and share our knowledge
- We are open to new ideas and feedback from others
- We are a trustworthy, dependable partner
- Integrity means maintaining trust!