At Oak Ridge National Laboratory, we fulfill our missions by aligning our behaviors, priorities, and interactions with five core values: Impact, Integrity, Teamwork, Safety, and Service. These values guide how we treat one another, work together, and measure success — not only as individuals, but as groups and as an institution.

### IMPACT

We pioneer new scientific frontiers and translate discoveries into solutions for national and global challenges.
- We innovate to address the most pressing and complex questions in energy, fundamental science, and national security.
- We foster an inclusive, inquisitive, and invigorating environment that is conducive to excellence.
- We align and harness diverse expertise to achieve results greater than any of us can achieve alone.
- We pursue continuous learning and improvement so everyone’s work defines or reflects best practices in their fields.
- Each of us takes pride in our work because big accomplishments stem from countless individual contributions.

### INTEGRITY

We hold ourselves and each other to the highest standards and do the right thing even when no one is watching.
- We are trustworthy, fair, and respectful in all we do.
- Everyone is held to the same high standard, regardless of background, role, or seniority.
- Our conduct reflects the highest standards for every facet of research and operations.
- When we see behavior that falls short of our organizational codes of conduct, we respectfully speak up without fear of negative consequences.
- We treat others as we wish to be treated.  	 

### TEAMWORK

We collaborate within and across teams, recognizing we are better together.
- We believe a strong sense of connection is essential for our best work.
- We are intentional in developing and nurturing creative teams with diverse backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and expertise.
- We work to ensure that all staff members have a consistent work experience regardless of role or place in our organization.
- We thrive on thoughtful exchanges of ideas that remain respectful even when perspectives differ.
- We are quick to share credit.

### SAFETY

We are accountable for the health, safety, and well-being of ourselves, our colleagues, and our communities.
- As individuals and as an organization, our highest priority is to make sure that everyone goes home safely at the end of each day.
- We conduct ourselves according to well-defined principles for the safe conduct of research.
- Safety is not limited to physical space; it applies equally to the atmosphere we create and the culture we foster for people of all backgrounds.
- Everyone has the right and the responsibility to raise concerns when they see conduct that may be unsafe.
- Safety incidents provide opportunities to learn rather than criticize.  	 

### SERVICE

We come together to make the world a better place, stewarding national resources, preparing the next generation, and giving back to our communities.
- We share our time, expertise, and resources with our communities and professional organizations.
- We build, maintain, and operate world-leading facilities that enable the broader scientific community to advance discoveries and technical breakthroughs.
- We are preparing the next generation of talent through education, outreach, mentorship, and collaboration.
- We believe the most successful leaders are those who nurture and develop others.
- We are entrusted with the effective use of public funds.