Code of Conduct

Does Empowery have a Code of Conduct?

Yes, when we established Empowery as non-profit, co-op organization in the United States in 2017, one of our focal points was to publish our first Code of Conduct. Our Code of Conduct was approved by the Executive Team and implemented throughout the organization both internally and externally. Read more on Ethics.

Do you have any examples of projects incorporating aspects of Sustainability?

Yes. We are currently working on our case study portfolio regarding Sustainability for 2018. 

What is our Corporate Community Involvement strategy focusing on?

We encourage and empower our co-op members, affiliates, staff, vendors and independent contractors as well as suppliers to make a positive contribution to society and the communities where we work and live. We also encourage and develop co-op strategies with our vendors and affiliates. Through normal management approval systems, these contributions are determined according to needs, as follows:

     1. Education: focusing on community, constant improvement and technical advantages.

     2. Company Core Values: internal and external.

     3. Efficiency: adopting processes.

     4. Standards: possessing the highest product and service delivery standards. 

Why do we have a common diversity & inclusion vision?

Increasing diversity and inclusion is a change journey and for any change journey to be successful a clear goal is needed.

Although many of the challenges we face in different home markets are unique, quite a few challenges are similar across countries, regions, locally and in business streams.

We are a people company: our competitive advantage lies in attracting, developing and retaining the best people, the best co-op members, and the best vendors. A key component for success is our ability to offer an inclusive membership community culture that allows everyone to contribute to their full potential regardless of the country and home market. 

Why do we have such a strong focus on inclusion?

Diversity is who we are in terms of representation; inclusion is how we interact with each other. Research and experience show that it is the combination of diversity and inclusion that brings benefits to an organization such as:

• Ability to attract, retain and develop the best people from a large pool of talent.
• Ability to fully understand future and current co-op members as well as their reasons for participating.
• Credibility as a non-profit, cooperative business partner and employer.
• Ability to be innovative and creative.