Vale is a global mining company whose mission is to transform natural resources into prosperity and sustainable development. Headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, the company is one of the world's biggest producers of iron ore and nickel. In addition, Vale produces iron ore pellets, manganese ore, ferroalloys, coal, copper, platinum group metals (PGMs), gold, silver and cobalt. We operate a large logistics system in Brazil and other regions of the world, including railroads, marine terminals, and ports, integrated with our mining operations.
Purpose
We exist to improve life and transform the future. Together.
Values
• Life matters most.
• Act with integrity.
• Value the people who build our company.
• Make it happen.
• Respect our planet and communities.
Key Behaviours
Obsession with safety and risk management.
• Open and transparent dialogue.
• Empowerment with accountability.
• Ownership for the whole.
• Active listening and engagement with society.
Levers
• Safety.
• VPS (Vale’s integrated management system).
• People.
• Innovation.
• Sustainability
Our Ambitions
• A benchmark in safety.
• A best-in-class reliable operator.
• A talent-driven organization.
• A leader in sustainable mining.
• A reference in creating and sharing value.
Alignment with Guiding Principles
At the Council for Inclusive Capitalism, we invite companies of all sizes, industries, and geographies to champion our Guiding Principles for Inclusive Action and demonstrate how they contribute to meaningful change. To ensure alignment with our principles, our members are assessed by at least one reporting body, sustainability-related certificate, benchmark, rating agency or similar organization.
