JOY THROUGH DIVERSITY.

OUR BMW GROUP COMMITMENT.

Diversity – in every form – is one of the most important success factors for us. Because as diverse as our customers, suppliers and investors are worldwide, so diverse are our teams, which manage to put a smile on our customers' faces every day.

This graphic shows some facts about diversity at the BMW Group.
This graphic shows some facts about diversity at the BMW Group.

Passion knows no differences.

This is why we encourage diversity in all our teams. Because if you want to set standards in shaping the sustainable and individual mobility of the future, you also have to go ahead with the corporate culture. This diversity in our teams enables us to better understand, reflect and make more intelligent decisions about the various requirements of our stakeholders from all over the world. Our diversity is the cornerstone of our company's success and not only secures our innovative strength, but also our long-term competitiveness.

DIVERSITY IN ALL ITS DIMENSIONS.

MULTIFACETED INSIGHTS.

We pursue our goal of a diverse, inclusive culture not only internally. We use our voice to inspire, to convince and to stimulate dialogue, thus promoting open, appreciative togetherness. Clicking on the images below will take you to some of our social media posts that exemplify our public engagement.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SIGN LANGUAGE.

It is about what we say, not how. In order to create ideal working conditions, we ensure that all colleagues feel comfortable and are able to be part of creative processes – also the ones that can't speak or hear.

INTERNATIONAL TOLERANCE DAY.

Passion knows no difference. Diversity is an indispensable element for the future of the BMW Group. Diversity and individuality make us strong and innovative in order to lead the way to a better and sustainable tomorrow.

WORLD AIDS DAY.

At the BMW Group, we are all united by one passion. There is no room for discrimination. Just as there is no room for HIV stigma. We show our support for people living with HIV, their families and their rights.

COMING OUT DAY.

Passion knows no right or wrong. We welcome and appreciate you no matter which gender you belong to or whom you are in love with. That is why we give our colleagues the same chances and support them with individual solutions.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF OLDER PERSONS.

As a company with over 150,000 employees around the world we also benefit from the experience and knowledge of our elderly colleagues who have often worked within the BMW Group for many years.

INTERNATIONAL DAY OF FRIENDSHIP.

It’s all about friendship: Appreciation, openness, trust, transparency, responsibility… Values that are also essential for us at the BMW Group. Living those values day by day, many colleagues also become friends over time.

INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY.

Women from around the globe with their diverse talents and competencies, with their personality and passion bring our company a step forward every day.

SOCIAL COMMITMENT.

The voluntary commitment of our employees contributes to the social responsibility of the BMW Group and is therefore supported, for example, by social days or our Award for Social Commitment.

TALKING ABOUT DIVERSITY.

Diversity is a multifaceted term – especially when we talk about its dimensions and implementation in the company. Colleagues from different areas of the BMW Group answer the question of what exactly defines diversity and what it looks like in everyday life.

Ilka Horstmeier talking to two BMW Group employees.

"Diversity is the foundation of our success. A working environment free of prejudice, combined with respectful coexistence, are important requirements for this."


ILKA HORSTMEIER.
Member of the Board of Management, People and Real Estate, Labour Relations Director.

Stefan Kasperowski

"We benefit from the diversity of our employees and their different perspectives. After all, our customers also differ in terms of their nationality, age and gender."


DR. STEFAN KASPEROWSKI.
Head of Production High-Voltage Storage Generation 5 Dingolfing, Regensburg.

The image shows Tina in a conversation with a colleague around a test vehicle.

"Diversity in my team offers us the great advantage that we can bring together the different experiences of the individual employees. Open communication and appreciation – both part of our corporate culture – are very important to me and I'm committed to living by them."


TINA SCHMIDT-KIENDL.
Head of Project Management Product Line BMW M.

The image shows Nisha in exchange with a colleague at a test rack.

"My team stands for diversity, culture, a friendly atmosphere and flexible working hours. The diversity in my team helps us to understand, reflect and make more intelligent decisions."


NISHA PARRAKAT.
Software Specialist Base System.

Frank Weber, Member of the Board of Management: Development.

"We ensure that all employees work in an environment that is characterised by 100% tolerance and thus makes 100% performance possible. This is a personal concern for me. Therefore: Zero tolerance for intolerance and discrimination!”


FRANK WEBER.
Member of the Board of Management, Development.

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