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AWI wishes to promote a culture which reflects that of its stakeholders. Woolgrowers hold in high regard the values of being innovative, transparent, accountable, hard-working, and collaborative.
AWI's guiding values are set out as follows, and AWI people are expected to reflect these values in undertaking their work:
AWI Values
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Innovative
We will continuously pursue fresh approaches and ideas in research and development, and marketing throughout the supply chain.
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Transparent
In all our operations and dealings internally and externally we will seek to be transparent about what we do, why and how we do it.
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Accountability
Adopting principles of measurement and accountability in all activities is vital to maintaining the credibility of AWI.
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Collaborative
We work with partners through the supply chain, including other RDC’s to ensure results are achieved through collaboration.
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Proactive
We will continuously pursue fresh approaches and ideas in research and development, and marketing throughout the supply chain.
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Committed
We are committed to providing our staff with a safe, rewarding, accountable and supportive work environment.
To fulfill the woolgrower test, AWI expects its people to:
- act honestly, professionally and fairly in all transactions and dealings which relate to the performance or undertaking of their their work;
- not only comply with their contractual commitments to AWI, but also to perform their work to high professinoal standard;
- use their best efforts to maximise shareholder benefits and deliver value across all shareholders;
- treat all shareholders equally;
- treat all other AWI People and other persons with whom they have dealings in performing work for or on behalf of AWI, with courtesy and respect;
- make full, fair and timely disclosure of all relevant information to their supervisors, or where appropriate, the Board, and
- work within the requirements of all federal and state laws governing the operation of corporate entities, such as AWI.
A list of relevant policies can be found here.
Improving AWI's Organisational Culture: A report to woolgrowers
A report has been prepared for woolgrowers on the organisational changes AWI has made, since the 2018 EY performance review, to improve our accountability, transparency, integrity and stewardship.
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