Values and Commitment

Building a strong, sustainable and responsible business that delivers positive impact for all our stakeholders, our people, communities and the planet underpins our approach to business. Our values and culture are based on the commitment that everyone at ED&F Man Commodities makes to behave ethically and conduct business responsibly.

Our sustainability strategy is based on 3 priority areas, details of which you can read below:

In addition, we have five cultural commitments that define our values as a business:

Respect

We recognise our differences, valuing the rich diversity of our workforce and our suppliers and customers. We seek out alternative views and value all contributions to build positive and long-lasting partnerships based on trust and respect.

We seek to protect the environment and enhance the prosperity and wellbeing of the communities in which we work. We collaborate and communicate regularly and aim for openness and honesty wherever possible.

Integrity

We create partnerships and collaborations built on teamwork, trust, and reliability.

We challenge what we believe to be wrong and champion fair, honest and ethical business practices.

We operate robust risk management, and we keep our social and environmental responsibilities at the core of what we do.

Entrepreneurship

We encourage entrepreneurship.

We act upon opportunities, creating and championing new business ideas and hold ourselves accountable for their success.

We constantly seek ways to be more efficient and competitive, even if that means sometimes challenging the status quo.

We create innovative ideas and build solutions that inspire others to do the same.

We take responsibility for turning our ideas into reality, we learn from our mistakes and are determined to improve and succeed.

Client Focus

We strive to build lasting partnerships with our customers and aim to exceed their expectations by creating additional value.

We are a reliable, innovative, and flexible counter party wherever our customers choose to partner with us.

We are ‘as good as our word’ and can be trusted to perform, something that our customers value in an increasingly uncertain world.

Our capacity to construct comprehensive solutions based on deep commodities expertise is valuable to our customers as they seek to maximize their own profitability and mitigate complex and global risk factors.

Meritocracy

We know that we will be more successful if we have motivated employees who receive fair rewards for their efforts.

Our employees enjoy equal opportunities and support for building a long and rewarding career at ED&F Man Commodities.

An individual’s progression and reward are based on achievements and ability, not position or status. Our Leaders are selected on the basis of their track record and the ability to coach and develop others.

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“I have been working for Volcafe for over a decade now, and what I value the most is the relationships you build, not only with teammates around the globe, but also within your community and how connecting the supply chain can make a positive impact on farmers lives”

Maria Morales, General Manager, Guatemala, Coffee

“As a company, ED&F Man values employees’ work-life balance and promotes a holistic approach in motivating their best work. ED&F Man / Volcafe offered me the opportunity to work with extremely smart people and perform challenging work. There has never been a time when I have been disappointed. A unique aspect of ED&F Man is the level of talent combined with a willingness to share and learn from each other’s expertise. ED&F Man is a company I am really proud of and great place to work. Because of the company’s culture and values, we as employees feel passionate about our careers and grow professionally. The last 7 years have been awesome in the company, and I look forward to working for many more years to come.”

Chalapathi Maralur, General Manager Bangalore & Head Of Agronomy Coffee, India, Coffee

“If you’re intellectually curious, up for a challenge and self-directed in your approach you will thrive in this diverse and multicultural business where no two days are ever alike and you really do have the opportunity to shape the future in a fascinating, global business.”

Adrian Osbourn, Head of Learning and Development, United Kingdom, Corporate

“No day is the same working in such a dynamic industry and entrepreneurial environment. With our global presence, career opportunities are endless. ”

Dionne Cobelens, Trader, Netherlands, MLP

“With a diversity of clients spread across different regions, working with ED&F Man Sugar will allow you to visit, trade, and understand various regions within the soft commodity world; all the while allowing you to display your entrepreneurial skills when the opportunity arises.”

Issam Zeitoun , Trader, United Kingdom, Sugar