At a glance Highlights Strategic report Global network Chairman's statement Chief Executive's review Business model Strategy and objectives Component journeys Our technologies Measuring progress Business review Chief Financial Officer's report Principal risks and uncertainties Corporate responsibility and sustainability 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 with minimal environmental impact .View our Strategy and objectiveOur progress measured – KPIs (for further details see Measuring progress) Return on capital employed Headline earnings per share Return on sales Headline operating cash flow Accident frequency Carbon footprint