Mission and Values
Our Mission
At SOCOTEC, our mission is clear: to build trust for a safer and more sustainable world.
For over 70 years, we have been supporting the development, renovation, and protection of buildings and infrastructure – ensuring their safety, sustainability, and accessibility. As an independent and trusted third party, we act with complete integrity, safeguarding the value of assets and minimizing risk.
Our values guide our daily work and strengthen the relationships we build with clients, employees, and partners. In this way, we strive to make a lasting, positive impact on society and the environment.
Our corporate values
Commitment and Excellence
- Leading by example.
- Commitment means the daily dedication of our employees, a constant focus on risk prevention for our clients, mutual support among colleagues, and an active contribution to building a safer world.
- Excellence reflects our determination to continuously improve skills and performance, anticipating future needs to remain a trusted and independent reference point in our industry.
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Facing challenges with an entrepreneurial mindset: ready, agile, and reliable in every situation.
- The courage to take risks and act with initiative is a key part of our approach. It enables us to respond quickly and remain credible in a constantly evolving environment.
- Curiosity—the ability to question routines and the status quo—is the driving force behind our actions. By nurturing curiosity, sharing knowledge, and unleashing our collective energy, we open new paths and create innovative solutions that generate value and differentiation.
- Innovation is what empowers our clients to move forward, anticipate change, and build the future with confidence.
Accountability & Social Responsibility
- Providing concrete solutions to global challenges: risk management, green transition, urbanization, and sustainable development.
- Our professionalism is reflected in clear individual goals for each team member and shared corporate objectives, guiding our daily actions with consistency and expertise.
- Responsibility is the cornerstone of the quality and reliability we deliver to our clients. Alongside corporate social responsibility, it embodies the essence of our mission: to take meaningful action for people’s safety and to address the challenges of the cities of tomorrow.
Code of Ethics
Ethics, integrity, and responsibility are the foundation of SOCOTEC’s activities. Our Code of Ethics sets the standards of conduct that guide the daily work of all our teams. This way, we build trust, safeguard integrity, and act with full transparency towards our partners and clients.
