At Caterpillar, we work collaboratively to deliver on our purpose — building a better, more sustainable world. Our longstanding Values in Action: integrity, commitment, excellence, teamwork and sustainability shape who we are and how we work every day. We hold ourselves to uncompromisingly high ethical standards — Winning the Right Way in all we do.
Leadership excellence is core to our success. We provide ongoing development for our leaders to demonstrate sound business judgement, courage, curiosity, emotional intelligence and an enterprise mindset, which are core to our success. Leaders are expected to serve as role models and support the development of their teams.
We believe in the Power of Everyone. Our global team has a rich tapestry of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. And when we each share our unique talents to help those with whom we work, live and serve, we produce better results than any of us can achieve alone. We seek out, include, and value people with different ideas and insights, as they help us continuously improve, innovate and strengthen our decision-making, creating a competitive advantage.
We encourage learning and growth, providing limitless opportunities for employees to continually improve and develop. These opportunities help inspire our people to contribute, grow, and be their best. We work to create a global workplace environment that values employee safety, health and wellness — one that is focused on care, learning, and prevention.
Through the Caterpillar Foundation, our philanthropic arm, we are transforming communities and the modern workforce, making them stronger, more resilient and more sustainable for the future.
Sustainability
The company’s 2024 Sustainability Report outlines progress we’ve made with responsible governance at the center of all we do. Click the link below to learn more about how we are investing in our people and building our culture.
The Story of Caterpillar is a Story Best Told Through its People
Every Caterpillar employee is unique and contributes to the company’s success. Our differences help us do our best work, achieve great outcomes and make positive change for all we serve. You can count on us to carry our predecessors’ legacy — of creativity, collaboration and commitment to excellence — into the next 100 years.
Employee Stories
Employee Resource Groups
For more than 20 years, Caterpillar’s employee resource groups (ERGs) have engaged and connected communities inside and outside of the company across the globe. Our 14 ERGs connect dedicated employees who share similar life experiences or interests. These groups provide opportunities for personal and professional development, and they help drive innovation. Membership is voluntary and open to all Caterpillar employees.
The Caterpillar Latino Connection Employee Resource Group’s Language Opportunity
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) focus on increasing development opportunities, raising internal cultural awareness, and encouraging collaboration across the company. For example, the Caterpillar Latino Connection (CLC) ERG offers Spanish language courses to employees, helping them build skills to strengthen relationships with dealers, customers, and suppliers in Latino and Hispanic countries. The program started small 10 years ago in the U.S. and has now grown globally to more than 1,000 students.
