„We can only succeed in business if we embrace and harness diversity - in our workforce and in the varying needs of our customers and business associates.“

The Charter of Diversity of German Companies

The Charter of Diversity represents a fundamental commitment to appreciating and treating people fairly in business organizations. By signing it, organizations pledge to provide a work environment free of prejudice and discrimination. The Charter aims to establish an open corporate culture based on inclusion and mutual respect. And it aims to recognize and include people with differing talents in and outside the workforce in order to better serve customers' diverse needs.

Signatory organizations decide for themselves how to live up to the Charter's requirements. Priorities have to be set in terms of their business environment, business strategy and existing activities. What the Charter provides is a consistent framework, a systematic approach and starting points for implementation.

Over 600 organizations have publicly declared their commitment to fairness and respect by signing the Charter. Other organizations are preparing for the next signing dates. To see a list of all the signatory organizations, click here (in German).