5.2 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 5.2 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Focus on strengthening a sense of belonging Our governance and policies for diversity, equity, – Greater equity of opportunities continues through and inclusion 1 We have established a global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion our global Gender Equity Program – One of our DEGREE ambitions: 30% female share in (DEI) unit that is active in many regions of the world. Led by 1 our Chief Diversity Officer (CDO), the global Diversity, Equity, top management by 2025 and Inclusion Office manages and supports a wide range of activities. Management approach At Siemens, we transform the everyday, for everyone – for Siemens Healthineers has its own Diversity, Equity, and our customers, our people, and society at large. This also Inclusion (DEI) organization to manage and orchestrate means committing to diversity, equity, and inclusion. ambitions and activities. We strive to create a work environment where our people are Our commitment to Human Rights is anchored in our empowered and feel a sense of belonging. We believe that Siemens Business Conduct Guidelines (BCGs) and global diversity positively impacts our teams and workplace and Human Rights policy. We do not tolerate discrimination, leads to more creative and innovative solutions. At Siemens, sexual or any other form of harassment, or inappropriate diversity means the inclusion and interaction of different behavior toward individuals or groups. The guidelines clearly ways of thinking, backgrounds, experiences, skills, and indi- state: vidual qualities across all levels and dimensions of the com- pany. Equity is an essential part of our corporate culture. → “We respect the personal dignity, privacy, and rights of Inclusion enables every voice to be heard and every individual - each individual. We believe diversity enriches our work to get involved. place. We work together without regard to ethnic origin, culture, religion, age, disability, skin color, gender, sexual We believe that focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion identity and orientation, or world view.” reduces the risk of making biased talent decisions. We have → “We respect the human rights of local communities and of implemented recruitment and promotion strategies that people who are particularly vulnerable.” HUMAN RIGHTS promote equity of opportunities through our Gender Equity Program (GEP)1. We also offer various training opportunities We foster a sense of belonging to empower our people and on our new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Learning to discover untapped growth potential in every individual. - Channel, we empower managers and teams through our This principle is reflected in the motto #BelongingTrans Belonging Playbook, and we foster an open dialog and forms.1 insights on diversity, equity, and inclusion for all our people on our Belonging Days. This helps us to foster a diverse work Siemens also participates in strategic sponsorships and 1 PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNING partnerships that facilitate worldwide programs and initia- environment. tives, including the Diversity Charter. Initiatives like these enable Siemens to strengthen its commitment to promoting 2 diversity, equity, and inclusion for all its people. 1 Siemens without SHS. 2 Siemens AG Germany. SIEMENS SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2023 89