Culture and Core Values
We have continued our focus on developing our social pillar by focusing on our vision and mission for activities in this area. The social pillar of our sustainability strategy recognises the pivotal role of our people and communities in driving long-term sustainable transformation. Our vision is to shape a sustainable future as part of the circular economy while actively supporting and investing in the future of our people and communities. Our mission is to creating packaging for good by prioritising employee engagement and positively impacting the communities we serve. We contribute to a better world through targeted investments in our people, educational initiatives, recycling and circularity.
Our culture is built upon our Purpose, Core Values and Behaviours.
Purpose

Core Values
Our Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence guide everything we do. These values are more than words – they are the principles that drive our actions and decisions. We are committed to fostering a culture where these values are lived daily, shaping our behaviours and defining our culture. By upholding these values, we believe we can achieve excellence and make a positive impact on our people, industry and community. We are proud of the way we work together, our manufacturing heritage, expertise, excellence and of our contribution to sustainability:
Innovation
Sustainability
Development
Empowerment
Shared Responsibility
Communication
Integrity
Transparency

Behaviours
At Ardagh we believe that our Behaviours prepare us for today and guide us for tomorrow. We’re all accountable for our behaviour at work and for treating each other with respect. Good behaviour at work can help us to achieve great success and ensure a safe, productive and healthy work environment for everyone. Our Behaviours are for everyone, regardless of where we work in the business.
Aim high, get it done
Consistently out-performing against expectations of a role or function.
Transforming business practices and driving increased ambition and resilience in colleagues.
Always with our customers in mind
Identifying opportunities for new or improved services and processes based on a deep understanding of our industry. customers or market trends. When we display this behaviour we are considered a trusted thought partner by driving improvement and change.
Together as one team
Creating a sense of safety where colleagues feel comfortable to challenge and speak up. Inving a culture of collaboration and inclusivity by having diverse and active network across the business.
Spot and nurture talent
No matter what the role, we promote and support personal development at Ardagh.
To do this we all help and motivate one another to learn and grow at Ardagh.
Act with care
Challenging the status quo to drive improvements for others. Driving cultural, societal, or environmental impacts and contribute to specific initiatives with local communities or environmental programmes.
Use our expertise for the future
We empower others to contribute their expertise in a variety of ways that support the future growth of Ardagh. We also promote a culture of sharing expertise mentorship.
We are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for everyone. We actively promote opportunities and strive to build diverse teams that reflect the communities we are in. Through mechanisms such as training, employee resource groups, global employee engagement survey and inclusive policies led by our Code of Conduct, we ensure that every voice is heard and everyone can thrive.