MUNICH: The BMW Group says employee diversity is critical for it to advance its mission to create sustainable future mobility. This is why it has thousands of employees from more than 120 countries on its payroll.
It said its global working environment requires people with knowledge of different languages and cultures, adding that its global outlook enables it to compete for new markets, customers and qualified young talent.
It also said it is also committed to tolerance, openness and diversity outside its own ranks.
In 2011, the company launched a partnership with the United Nations Alliance of Civilisations (UNAOC) to promote international dialogue and intercultural understanding.
The initiatives recognised by the BMW Group and UNAOC have already supported 3.6 million people in 112 countries worldwide.
To advance the topic of diversity in German corporate culture, the BMW Group joined the Diversity Charter & Association in 2012.
The charter, under the patronage of German Chancellor Angela Merkel, has so far been signed by more than 3,400 companies and public institutions.
"Diversity is the foundation of our success. A working environment free of prejudice, combined with respectful coexistence, are important requirements for this," said Ilka Horstmeier, member of the Board of Management of BMW AG responsible for Human Resources.
