Costco Our Values
Do the right thing.
Since our founding, Costco has operated under the guiding principle of doing the right thing – for our members, our employees, our suppliers, our communities, and the environment. We understand that when we do the right thing, good things happen. Apply NowHear From Our Employees
When I was diagnosed with cancer, the support I received from management and my fellow employees was unbelievable. The medical benefits were beyond what I could imagine.
Chuck, cashier
California
I'm proud to say that Costco changed my life. I'm from the inner city of Detroit, and because I've worked hard every day, I now have a career. Costco culture is a part of everything in my life.
Tim, manager
Michigan
Experiencing Costco culture confirms that this is where I belong. I feel accepted and I appreciate Costco's leadership classes; those tools have helped me grow into the supervisor I am now.
Felicia, supervisor
California
“We flourish from having employees with different views, experiences and ideas.”
– Ron Vachris, President & CEO
Intention. Involvement. Inspiration.
We believe that embracing employees’ individual backgrounds, points of view, and opinions leads to increased creativity, innovation, satisfaction, and sense of belonging. Celebrating our diversity enriches our culture by connecting us to the communities where we operate, the suppliers we work with, and each other.
Learn more about Costco’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Community well-being
Our business is successful not only when we provide quality merchandise at a good value for our members, but also when we contribute to the well-being of the communities where we do business – and where our employees, members, and suppliers live and work.
We support local
Costco is committed to being active in our local communities. We aim to support them through charitable contributions, volunteer work, and low-cost health services in our warehouses.
Learn more about how Costco contributes to our local communities.
Representation matters
Costco is committed to working with qualified minority- and women-owned suppliers in the communities where we do business.
Being mindful
We believe that sustainability includes doing the right thing for our members, our employees, our suppliers, our shareholders, and our communities while being mindful of our impact on people and the world. We have an obligation to do our part to care for the environment.
Learn more about Costco’s sustainability commitment and guiding principles.