At a glance Financial highlights Chairman's statement Chief Executive's review Strategic report Strategy and objectives Business model Measuring progress Our technologies Adding value - a component journey Global network Markets Business performance Business review Finance Director's report Principal risks and uncertainties Corporate responsibility and sustainability Injecting life into alloy steel – a component journey Home Strategic report Strategy and objectives Strategy and objectives Bodycote's objective is to create superior shareholder returns through the provision of selected thermal processing services that are highly valued by our customers, giving full regard to a safe working environment for our employees and minimal environmental impact.The core values underpinning everything we do Honesty and TransparencyWe are honest and act with integrity. This is not something we take for granted. Bodycote lives by a culture of honest and transparent behaviour, which is at the core of all our business relationships.Respect and ResponsibilityWe manage our business with respect, applying an ethical approach to our dealings with those with whom we interact. We believe in taking ownership for, and being mindful of the impact of, our actions.Creating ValueCreating value is the very essence of our business and needs to be the focus of our endeavours. We create value for our customers, our employees and our shareholders.Our progress measured - KPIs(for further details see KPIs)Return on capital employedHeadline earnings per shareReturn on salesHeadline operating cash flowAccident frequencyCarbon footprint