BMW AG’s Valuable 500 Commitment:
We attach considerable importance to creating an appreciative and inclusive working environment, free of prejudice, for all associates. To make this clear, we expanded our existing diversity concept in 2020 to include disability, sexual orientation and identity, in addition to the previous dimensions of gender, cultural background, age and experience. We promote a culture that regards diversity as a strength and values differences. Equal treatment of all associates is firmly established as a fundamental principle of our company policy worldwide.
Our commitment
Inclusive corporate culture
An internal communications campaign which involves our Board of Management will convey the benefits of diversity at the company.
A wide range of ongoing communications activities, e.g. in the form of brief portraits of associates with disabilities, will encourage greater openness and help make interactions more natural.
We will take advantage of training and learning opportunities to promote inclusive thinking and action on the part of all associates and managers.
Employment and accessibility
Our aim is to create an accessible working environment with workplaces that meet the needs of associates with disabilities and allow them to realise their full potential. Eliminating barriers to communications and further development of digital accessibility will be focal points. We will carry on providing apprenticeships for young people with severe disabilities.
Corporate responsibility
As part of our commitment, we will continue to work with organizations for people with disabilities. We support their participation in working life by awarding contracts to workshops for people with disabilities.
We are also developing a special driver training class to help people with disabilities feel safer and more confident on the roads.
