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At Kemira, we’re 4,700 colleagues, from more than 60 nationalities, united by a unique culture. We care about safety, about one another, and we operate with integrity and diligence.​

Work with purpose

We take on some of the world’s biggest challenges, working relentlessly to solve them with chemistry, and the firm belief that a more sustainable society is possible. When you join Kemira, your work – alongside our customers and partners – will help advance circularity and responsible resource stewardship in key value chains across the world. From cleaning drinking water and treating wastewater, reducing and replacing plastics in packaging and enabling recyclability of fibers and textiles, we focus on chemistry that makes a meaningful difference to quality of life.

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A culture that cares

At Kemira, we are committed to building a culture where everyone feels they truly belong and can thrive. Inclusion is a shared responsibility and a lived value across our global teams. We believe that innovation and impact happen when people feel valued, heard, and empowered to thrive. We call this our KemUnity, a workplace where inclusion is a fundamental part of our culture, our business, and our everyday life.​​

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Connecting and building relationships helps open up dialogue across the company and strengthens a culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.​

Our employee networks play a key role in fostering inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all employees.

At Kemira, alongside our employee resource groups, we also offer access to unconscious bias training, allyship training, specialized learning, mentoring and more ways to continue to learn and grow in your career.

We are committed to further develop our diverse and inclusive workplace. That is why Kemira has set a diversity and inclusion target to further demonstrate this commitment. We have set a KPI to reach the top 10% cross industry norm for inclusion by 2025. Our employees are the true drivers of our sustainability transformation, and a diverse and inclusive culture enables us all to bring our best selves to work every day.

Our Code of Conduct defines our commitments towards our employees and other key stakeholders through 19 principles including principles around diversity & inclusion, fostering safe, respectful and harassment free environments and freedom of association. Find out more about Kemira’s Code of Conduct and Ethics & Compliance hotline.

Employee resource groups at Kemira

Our employee resource groups (ERGs) are communities supporting and amplifying employee voices at Kemira. ERGs are voluntary groups organized and formed by employees on the basis of shared identity or experience. We currently have two ERGs, with more to come.

Employee resource groups

KemPride Network

Our KemPride Employee Network supports an inclusive, safe, and respectful environment, with a focus on fostering belonging for LGBTQ+ employees and their allies. While centered on LGBTQ+ inclusion, the network is open to all employees and contributes to our broader commitment to an inclusive workplace. It offers opportunities to connect, learn, and support one another through regular meetings, events, trainings, and learning experiences that are open to everyone at Kemira.​

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Employee resource groups

Women’s Network

Our Women’s Network promotes an inclusive culture that supports both personal and professional growth. While it focuses on advancing inclusion and opportunities traditionally linked to gender equity, the network is open to all employees at Kemira.​ The network drives a valuable mentoring program and offers regular meetings, trainings, and learning opportunities. Its flagship event – the annual FemPower Forum – inspires participants to explore new opportunities, take action toward their goals, and contribute to a more inclusive workplace for everyone.​

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There’s much more than chemistry bonding us together at Kemira.

We are a diverse, global company representing more than 60 nationalities. At first glance it might seem we are quite different, each with our own unique identity and set of skills. But when you look a little closer, we share more common bonds than you might think.

Our principles guide our way of working

Our principles and accompanying habits are high level guiding principles of our ways of working for all employees. They provide employees with a common direction and are designed to help all in executing the company strategy, to contribute to the wellbeing of our employees, and to foster an inclusive culture. Kemira has identified three principles and accompanying habits to help us achieve our business and cultural objectives, now and in the future.

Focus on growth

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Create opportunities

Dare to experiment

Adapt quickly

Collaborate to succeed

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Build trust

Value difference

Empower the team

Deliver value

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Choose impact over activity

Own the outcome

Recognize progress

This is my Kemira

At Kemira, we actively communicate and engage with employees. In one of our reoccurring columns, we ask our colleagues what they like most and how they relate to the Kemira brand. Find a few of our employees’ answers below!

“It is truly fulfilling to wake up each morning with the knowledge that you are an integral part of a company committed to the well-being of people and environment. Kemira is a solid, reliable company with a well-defined strategy and culture. Here we have opportunities and the recognition, and we are respected as individuals. This is what captivates me – aiming to be better every day!”

Renata Oliveira, Senior Manager, Credit & Risk Management, Finance & Accounting

“What I appreciate about Kemira are my amazing colleagues who create an atmosphere of support and inclusivity. I know that I can rely on them and vice versa – I will always be glad to help them. Another aspect of Kemira that I appreciate are the possibilities for growth – recently, I joined three different communities, the Customer Service Communication Team, the SAP SD Key Users Team, and the KemPride Employee Network.”

Michal Skrzypczak, Coordinator Customer Order Management, Supply Chain Management

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“What makes me happiest about my job is the people. Everyone I’ve worked with has been so positive, smart, innovative, and kind. Kemira gives us the opportunity to bring ideas and opinions to the table. I feel blessed every day for this wonderful career Kemira has provided for me and the opportunity to grow in my role throughout the years.”

Susan Wynne, Team Leader, Sales Support

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