BlogJuly 29, 2022

A Values Based Employee Owned Company

Being a values-based company is ingrained in the Citadel company culture so deeply that we made the decision to be completely employee owned. When you talk to any employee at Citadel, you are speaking with an owner of the company.

A Values Based Employee Owned Company

A Letter from Our CEO

For nearly three decades, Citadel EHS has been building an environmental, health, safety, and sustainability consulting firm that put its mission first and its profits second. The organization operates as an ESOP (employee stock ownership plan), making all staff members company owners. When you talk to any employee at Citadel, you are speaking with an owner of the company.

The company emphasizes positive social and environmental impact through client work and employee treatment. Culture is shaped by six core shared beliefs.

Citadel Values

Integrity: Commitment to ethical conduct as foundation for all relationships.

Trust: Building lasting, honest client relationships with people prioritized.

Excellence: Maintaining high standards and delivering innovative, comprehensive solutions.

Aligned Interests: Creating shared value where corporate profit and societal benefit are not mutually exclusive.

Empowerment: Supporting employee safety, wellbeing, and financial success beyond compensation.

Environmental Responsibility: Reducing environmental impact while serving clients and communities.

Team Strength

The company possesses an integrative knowledge base of Architecture, Industrial Hygiene, Safety, Geology, Engineering, Environmental Compliance, Construction, Sustainability — providing comprehensive strategies across diverse industries and client sizes.

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