AUG 19, 2019
Business Roundtable today announced the release of a new Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation signed by 181 CEOs who
commit to lead their companies for the benefit of all stakeholders – customers, employees, suppliers, communities and
shareholders.
STATEMENT ON THE PURPOSE OF A CORPORATION (businessroundtable.org)
Americans deserve an economy that allows each person to succeed through hard work and creativity and
to lead a life of meaning and dignity. We believe the free-market system is the best means of generating
good jobs, a strong and sustainable economy, innovation, a healthy environment and economic
opportunity for all.
Businesses play a vital role in the economy by creating jobs, fostering innovation and providing essential
goods and services. Businesses make and sell consumer products; manufacture equipment and vehicles;
support the national defense; grow and produce food; provide health care; generate and deliver energy;
and offer financial, communications and other services that underpin economic growth.
While each of our individual companies serves its own corporate purpose, we share a fundamental
commitment to all of our stakeholders. We commit to:
•
Delivering value to our CUSTOMERS. We will further the tradition of American companies leading
the way in meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
•
Investing in our EMPLOYEES. This starts with compensating them fairly and providing important
benefits. It also includes supporting them through training and education that help develop new
skills for a rapidly changing world. We foster diversity and inclusion, dignity and respect.
•
Dealing fairly and ethically with our SUPPLIERS. We are dedicated to serving as good partners to the
other companies, large and small, that help us meet our missions.
•
Supporting the COMMUNITIES in which we work. We respect the people in our communities and
protect the environment by embracing sustainable practices across our businesses.
•
Generating long-term VALUE for shareholders, who provide the capital that allows companies to
invest, grow and innovate. We are committed to transparency and effective engagement with
shareholders.
Each of our stakeholders is essential. We commit to deliver value to all of them, for the future success of
our companies, our communities and our country.
AUG 19, 2019
Business Roundtable today announced the release of a new
Statement on the Purpose of a Corporation signed by 181 CEOs who
commit to lead their companies for the benefit of all stakeholders –
customers, employees, suppliers, communities and shareholders.
STATEMENT ON THE PURPOSE OF A CORPORATION
(businessroundtable.org)
Americans deserve an economy that allows each
person to succeed through hard work and creativity
and to lead a life of meaning and dignity. We believe
the free-market system is the best means of
generating good jobs, a strong and sustainable
economy, innovation, a healthy environment and
economic opportunity for all.
Businesses play a vital role in the economy by creating
jobs, fostering innovation and providing essential
goods and services. Businesses make and sell
consumer products; manufacture equipment and
vehicles; support the national defense; grow and
produce food; provide health care; generate and
deliver energy; and offer financial, communications
and other services that underpin economic growth.
While each of our individual companies serves its own
corporate purpose, we share a fundamental
commitment to all of our stakeholders. We commit to:
•
Delivering value to our CUSTOMERS. We will
further the tradition of American companies
leading the way in meeting or exceeding customer
expectations.
•
Investing in our EMPLOYEES. This starts with
compensating them fairly and providing
important benefits. It also includes supporting
them through training and education that help
develop new skills for a rapidly changing world.
We foster diversity and inclusion, dignity and
respect.
•
Dealing fairly and ethically with our SUPPLIERS.
We are dedicated to serving as good partners to
the other companies, large and small, that help us
meet our missions.
•
Supporting the COMMUNITIES in which we work.
We respect the people in our communities and
protect the environment by embracing
sustainable practices across our businesses.
•
Generating long-term VALUE for shareholders,
who provide the capital that allows companies to
invest, grow and innovate. We are committed to
transparency and effective engagement with
shareholders.
Each of our stakeholders is essential. We commit to
deliver value to all of them, for the future success of
our companies, our communities and our country.