Empowering People
Our mission is centered on creating a better future for our people and the communities we serve. Kraton cultivates a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion, recognizing and valuing the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of every individual. This commitment extends beyond culture to include the protection of human rights, the prioritization of employee safety and well-being, and a steadfast dedication to corporate social responsibility.
Well-being
Ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees and communities is paramount. It reflects our commitment to responsible and sustainable business practices.
Working Conditions
Kraton offers fair pay above living wage standards, comprehensive benefits—including flexible work arrangements, generous leave, healthcare, and a broad bonus program—and supports employee well-being through programs like education assistance and an Employee Assistance Program.
Social Dialogue
Kraton upholds employees’ rights to organize, encourages open dialogue and direct engagement through regular meetings and surveys, and supports well-being with initiatives that address physical, mental, and financial health.
Career Management & Training
We make leadership and employee development a top priority with expanded training programs, accessible learning platforms, personalized career plans, and robust career management. These efforts help our employees grow, manage their careers, and build meaningful roles in Kraton.
Employee Health & Safety
Safety stands as a foundational value at Kraton, anchored by our Zero Harm culture and a robust Process Safety Management approach applied at all facilities. Our dedicated Health, Safety, Environment, and Security (HSES) Committees and comprehensive training programs for employees and contractors ensure strong risk management, operational excellence, and ongoing safety.
Our Culture
Fostering a diverse and inclusive culture that drives excellence and performance, operating with the highest integrity to lead by example within our industry.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Kraton believes diversity and inclusion are vital to a fair workplace and remains committed to ensuring every employee can succeed, feel a sense of belonging, and thrive. Through programs and activities that celebrate diverse backgrounds, encourage open dialogue, amplify employee voices, and provide shared resources, we promote mutual respect, remove barriers, and give all employees the support to reach their full potential.
Community Engagement
Empowering people and communities to thrive through various volunteering projects and programs supporting community development initiatives that foster local engagement, well-being, and shared growth.
People are central to our sustainability strategy, and we view strong communities as essential to our growth and innovation. Our community engagement focuses on building trust, aligning business objectives with local needs, and delivering a positive impact through both global consistency and locally relevant actions.
Partnering in Education
Supporting education to build skills and enable a successful future.
Supporting Sustainable Communities
Helping communities thrive through volunteering, assisting those in need, and promoting environmental sustainability.
Leading in our Communities
Taking action locally to make a positive difference where we live and work.
Safety Focused
Kraton is committed to continuously improving our safety performance. This includes learning from incidents and near misses and implementing safeguards to prevent future incidents. Our safety-focused culture resulted in our HSES performance ranking among the top percentile compared to known industry benchmarks. Leading HSES indicators that we track include:
