Who we are
Who we are
At LYB, we develop, manufacture and market innovative, high-quality products for applications ranging from sustainable transportation and food safety to clean water and quality healthcare. We’re working to enable a circular and low carbon economy by partnering with other businesses, evolving our core technology and driving innovation. Whether it’s through the packaging that keeps our food fresh, the fuel efficiency of the cars we drive or the products essential to the healthcare we receive, we are contributing solutions for a better tomorrow.
Our culture
Our success as a company is tied to the passion, knowledge and talent of our global team. Safety, collaboration and delivering results are foundational to our culture. We empower our employees to excel in an inclusive global workplace, guided by strong company values. Our purpose-driven culture encourages every team member to contribute their best while fostering an environment where all can thrive.
Our purpose, commitments and values reflect the role we seek to play in the world, what we uniquely deliver to achieve that purpose and how we behave.
Creating solutions for everyday sustainable living reflects the role we seek to play in the world. Together our business strategy, story and culture powerfully communicate the role we play in creating a more sustainable world.
Our commitments
We're committed to delivering unique products and services in the following ways:
Sustainability-focused innovation
We redefine our industry by developing circular and low carbon products and technologies at scale and championing chemistry as a sustainable solution for our planet.
Ever-better performance
As an inventor and leader in chemistry, we apply our combined expertise to elevate our performance and develop extraordinary, high-quality products.
Outside-in perspective
We develop a deep understanding of emerging trends, end-markets and consumer needs to stay one step ahead, create meaningful value and lead our customers forward.
Impactful collaboration
We foster relationships across the entire value chain to successfully solve global challenges, create better outcomes and amplify our impact on the communities we serve.
Our values give us direction on how to behave, helping ensure our team is achieving company objectives while also facillitating shared purpose and commitment.
We put people at the heart of everything we do by embracing an inclusive culture, adopting a customer-centric lens and being safety-minded.
We relentlessly raise the bar by feeling empowered to take ownership, promoting collaborative ways of working and being passionate about our impact on the world.
We remain on the cutting-edge by initiating responsible decisions, spurring innovative solutions and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset.
The LyondellBasell strategy focuses on delivering long-term value and driving sustainable growth. Our strategy encompasses three pillars:
- Growing and upgrading the core: Shaping our portfolio to leverage strengths, support growth, increase resiliency and drive higher returns.
- Building a profitable Circular & Low Carbon Solutions (CLCS) business: Creating a leading CLCS business at scale to meet current and growing future demand for sustainable solutions.
- Stepping up performance and culture: Unlocking significant opportunities across our portfolio through continuous value creation.
The leadership team includes a board of directors, which oversees effective management of our operations and guides our strategic direction, as well as an executive committee comprised of our CEO and senior executives who lead our business segments and key functions. They are responsible for the company’s day-to-day management.
The safety of our employees, customers, communities and operations is our top priority.