Do the Right Thing.
Our Culture
Since our inception, we have operated under the guiding principle of doing the right thing – for our members, our employees, our suppliers, our communities, and the environment. We understand that when we do the right thing, good things happen. Despite being a large and continuously expanding organization, we prioritize fostering a family-like work environment.
We flourish from having employees with different views, experiences and ideas.
Ron Vachris, President & CEO
Our Values
Respect Our Differences
We believe that embracing employees’ individual backgrounds, points of view, and opinions leads to increased creativity, innovation, satisfaction, and sense of belonging. Celebrating our diversity enriches our culture by connecting us to the communities where we operate, the suppliers we work with, and each other.
Contribute to our Communities
Our business is successful not only when we provide quality merchandise at a good value for our members, but also when we contribute to the well-being of the communities where we do business – and where our employees, members, and suppliers live and work. We are committed to being active in our local communities. We aim to support them through charitable contributions, volunteer work, and low-cost health services in our warehouses. For us, representation matters as we are committed to working with qualified minority- and women-owned suppliers in the communities where we do business.
Care for the Environment
We believe that sustainability includes doing the right thing for our members, our employees, our suppliers, our shareholders, and our communities while being mindful of our impact on people and the world. It is important to be mindful as we have an obligation to do our part to care for the environment.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Valued for who I am and what I can do
Our DEI philosophy guides our daily actions of taking care of and respecting our employees, members and suppliers. Our DEI strategy rests on four pillars:
We aim to foster a strong and inclusive workplace culture by promoting a sense of belonging for all employees and demonstrating consistent leadership commitment to diversity and inclusion initiatives.
We support employee growth through training, mentorship, and career development opportunities, encouraging both employee participation and leadership support.
We create an inclusive shopping experience by supporting local and underrepresented communities through targeted charitable giving and service and encouraging employee volunteerism.
We partner with qualified minority and women-owned suppliers in our communities to enable qualified diverse suppliers to support our business.
Awards and Recognition
Costco Wholesale Corporation ACN 121 646 953 (NASDAQ: COST) (“Costco”) is a global leader in the membership warehouse retail sector, dedicated to providing its members with high-quality brand-name merchandise at unbeatable prices. With over 800 warehouses across eleven countries, Costco offers a diverse range of products and exclusive member services all designed to enhance the shopping experience.