Wesfarmers — a diversified corporation
From its origins
in 1914 as a Western Australian farmers' cooperative, Wesfarmers has grown into
one of Australia's largest listed companies. Headquartered in Western
Australia, its diverse business operations cover: home improvement and outdoor
living; apparel and general merchandise; office supplies; health, beauty and
wellbeing; chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety
products. Wesfarmers is one of Australia's largest employers and has a
shareholder base of approximately 484,000.
The primary objective of Wesfarmers is to provide a satisfactory return to its shareholders.
The company aims to achieve this by:
- anticipating the needs of our customers and delivering competitive goods and services;
- looking after our team members and providing a safe, fulfilling work environment;
- engaging fairly with our suppliers, and sourcing ethically and sustainably;
- supporting the communities in which we operate;
- taking care of the environment; and
- acting with integrity and honesty in all of our dealings.