“Embracing diversity drives innovative thinking and leads to new solutions to business challenges. As a key ethical principle, diversity is a critical success factor for overcoming the challenges of global markets,” says SEFE CEO Dr Egbert Laege, explaining the company’s commitment to the Charter.
Diverse teams bring different cultural backgrounds, languages, and market knowledge across departmental and national boundaries. This helps to explore new markets and to serve existing ones better. A diverse corporate culture supports the adaptability and flexibility needed to be successful in a dynamic international environment, Laege continues.
SEFE’s business partners and customers come from all over the world. “A deep understanding of and respect for different cultures and business practices enables us to build long-term relationships based on trust,” adds Andrew Montague-Fuller, Head of ESG (Environment, Social and Governance). “Our commitment not only contributes to sustainable collaboration, but also strengthens our reputation as a reliable and respectful business partner.”
Initiatives and activities to promote diversity and pluralism
SEFE is planning various initiatives and activities to promote diversity within the company. This starts with the selection of new employees, where SEFE attaches great importance to fair and inclusive processes in order to put together diverse teams. In addition, a new Learning Hub will offer training and language courses to raise intercultural awareness, promote leadership development and deepen understanding of diversity. SEFE will also support the professional development of talents from different backgrounds in mentoring programs. In this way, SEFE will provide its employees with the right tools to act in accordance with the values of the ‘Diversity Charter’.
