As the inventor of modern skin care, we strive to make everyone feel comfortable in their own skin. The variety of our trusted brands and care products reflects the uniqueness of our consumers and everyone working at Beiersdorf.
We believe in a culture of belonging together while embracing authentic individuality. Diversity is what enriches us, and how we win in competitive markets worldwide.
In 2012 we signed the “German Charter of Diversity”. This initiative aims to ensure that diversity is recognized, valued and included in the German working culture – irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation.
This charter is one of several that exist throughout Europe. Since 2010 these charters have been coordinated via a Europe-wide network by the EU.
Since the “Law on Equal Participation of Women and Men in Leadership Positions” was passed, Beiersdorf AG is required by law to set targets for the share of women on the Executive Board and on the two most senior levels of management. For the Supervisory Board the statutory minimum share of at least 30% women and men applies (share as of end of December 2019; 42% women and 58% men).
The current targets and periods for achieving the share of women on the Executive Board and the two most senior management levels are as follows:
Beiersdorf AG:
Executive Board: Share of women at least 10% by June 30, 2022 (share as of end of
December 2019: 13%)
First management level: Share of women at least 35% by June 30, 2022 (share as of end of
December 2019: 31%)
Second management level: Share of women at least 50% by June 30, 2022 (share as of end of
December 2019: 48%)
We will announce the achievement of these targets for fiscal year 2022 at
the latest in the Corporate Governance Statement and on this website.
Moreover, Beiersdorf set a global goal for the international share of women in the first top management groups (MG 1-3). By June 30, 2022, we aim at a share of women of 35% at MG 1-3. By end of 2019, the share of women has been as in the previous year 30%.
Beiersdorf Manufacturing Hamburg GmbH:
In the Consumer Business Segment, Beiersdorf Manufacturing Hamburg GmbH is required by law alongside Beiersdorf AG to set targets for the share of women on the Supervisory Board and Managing Directors and on the two most senior management levels below the Managing Directors.
The following targets and periods for achieving the share of women are currently set:
Supervisory Board: Share of women at least 33% by June 30, 2022
Managing Directors: Share of women 0% by June 30, 2022*
First management level: Share of women at least 18% by June 30, 2022
Second management level: Share of women at least 25% by June 30, 2022
*Beiersdorf Manufacturing
GmbH employs only one managing director. This position is currently filled by a
man.
We will announce the achievement of these targets for fiscal year 2022 at the latest on this page of the website.
The diversity of identities and sexual orientation is also appreciated and celebrated. On the initiative of our own employees, we have founded a LGBTIQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersexual, queer and more) community for everyone at Beiersdorf.
“Be You @Beiersdorf” aims to create an even more inclusive environment and visible community for everyone with diverse identities and sexual orientation, by:
Contact our network at BeYou@Beiersdorf.com.
