Driving Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At BASF, diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are part of our DNA. They are fundamental values and central pillars of our corporate culture.
DIVERSITY
of people & perspectives
EQUITY
in policy, practice & position
INCLUSION
empowering voices & organizational culture
With more than 70 sites around the world in BASF’s Coatings division, we unite many nationalities, diverse backgrounds and ideas with open minds and diverse thoughts. We foster an active and inclusive culture and welcome the different perspectives of our colleagues, customers and partners.
Diversity goes beyond visible differences. It includes worldview, ethnic origin, age, gender, life model and career. It creates an environment in which all people belong, with fair treatment and respect. This enrichment enables us to create a dynamic workplace that is innovative, creative and successful.
Improve the mix of nationalities
Broaden organizational perspectives through experience outside BASF Coatings
Increase the number of executives with international experience
Increase the share of women in leadership roles to 30% by 2030
BASF Coatings stands for a culture in which diversity of thought is encouraged and in which all employees feel valued for who and how they are as individuals.
Over the past eight years, I have embarked on a transformative journey of diversity, leaving my home country of India to pursue professional opportunities in Germany. This transition has exposed me to a myriad of experiences, challenges, and growth, as I navigate the advantages of a global business.
For us, diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just words – they represent the culture we live. We believe that we live up to our full potential when we feel valued for who we are as diverse individuals and how we act – whether as customers, partners, or colleagues.
I embrace diversity in my role as a leader. I find it’s a key to creativity, value and success. It is not the easiest path to take, but it’s the most rewarding way I’ve found to build, transform and lead teams.
For us, a diverse team is the basis for the creation of digital innovations, leading to perceptibly and measurably better work results. In addition, diversity is not created artificially, but it is social reality. Therefore, we clearly say “yes” to the conscious decision to reflect and promote this diversity in our Digital Incubation unit.
At Woman in Leadership @ ECT, we want to contribute with our own ideas and tangible input, helping the company to reach the 30/30 goal to increase the share of women in leadership roles to 30% by 2030. Who can provide better expertise and input if it comes to the needs of female colleagues, making BASF the place to be for us, than women?
Our network CultiConnect aims to bring employees together from different cultures and backgrounds, to share their experiences, insights, questions, or concerns in an inclusive and respectful environment. Each of us represents different cultures in the community and is very interested to explore the others.
Many of our colleagues are committed to DE&I topics. They form networks that are as diverse as the topic itself.
CultiConnect
CultiConnect is the youngest employee network aiming to promote cultural diversity and foster exchange.
