Ģý, the worldĢýs leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases, signed the German Diversity Charter ĢýĢý, underscoring its commitment towards creating an equitable and diverse working environment. This follows the CompanyĢýs announcement in April this year, that it has adopted United Nations (UN) WomenĢýs Empowerment Principles.
Charta der Vielfalt Ģý under the patronage of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz Ģý aims to promote diversity in companies and institutions. The initiative has the objective of advancing the recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the workplace in Germany. In signing the charter, Ģý commits to creating a work environment where all employees are valued Ģý regardless of age, ethnic origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, physical and mental abilities, religion and ideology, sexual orientation and social background.
Helen Giza, CEO of Ģý, said: ĢýĢýĢýs commitment towards diversity, equity and inclusion is key to unlocking greater innovation and creating long-term value for our patients and the communities we serve. Signing the Charta der Vielfalt is a testament to our dedication to cultivating a sense of belonging in an environment where every employee feels safe, welcome, and appreciated.Ģý
In 2022, the Company issued three global policies, focusing on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting employee groups, and diversity in recruitment.
To date, the Company has 16 employee groups supporting Women Leaders, the LatinX1community and more, enabling employees toĢýcomeĢýtogether for professional and personal development, and peer support. Ģý also educates its leaders on how to model inclusive behaviors. Furthermore, to promote gender diversity, the company has set itself the goal of increasing the overall representation of women in management positions to reflect the percentage of women in the global employee population by 2030. More information on Ģý's commitment can be found in the CompanyĢýs Non-Financial Group Report 2022.
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Ģý is the worldĢýs leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases of which around 3.9 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. Through its network of 4,060 dialysis clinics, Ģý provides dialysis treatments for approximately 343,000 patients around the globe. Ģý is also the leading provider of dialysis products such as dialysis machines or dialyzers. Ģý is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FME) and on the New York Stock Exchange (FMS).
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