Inclusion & Diversity

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Inclusion & Diversity

Diverse minds. Brilliant ideas.

When people of every culture, background and lifestyle are valued and accepted, we build an environment that unleashes innovation and creates brighter lives for all. At DSM, we create value for our employees, customers, shareholders and the society by embracing different perspectives which empowers us to deliver more innovative solutions. Inclusion & Diversity is a journey we are on together, that requires us to continuously learn and to stand up for those who experience inequity and exclusion. Our mission is to overcome challenges and to create opportunities to ensure we are a workplace that’s inclusive for all.

“When playing the piano, you need all the keys in order to play all the songs and for me diversity does the same thing. It allows us to have the full keys and then work on playing the right tune.”

Cristina Monteiro
Chief Human Resources Officer

I&D Pillars

Inclusive culture. Collaborative growth.

We want our people to be as diverse as the world itself. To achieve this, our business is anchored by 5 core I&D pillars that lay the foundation for how we drive change and become a more inclusive place to work.

Gender

Provide equal opportunities for all genders, equal pay for equal work and build an inclusive work environment free of harassment and bias.

“I believe that we still have significant potential for improvement in the area of gender equality and that I can contribute to capturing this, that is why I am proud to sponsor the gender pillar!”

Philip Eykerman, President Human Nutrition & Health
Race, ethnicity & national identity (REN)
Give equal access to career development and opportunities for all races, ethnicities and national identities.

“I am happy to be part of an organization that is truly diverse. We are committed to maintaining a safe, inclusive workplace where every colleague is respected. We are all deserving of living our true, authentic lives”.

Dimitri De Vreeze, Co-CEO
LGBTQ+
Provide a safe and inclusive workplace for colleagues identifying as LGBTQ+.

“I sponsor the LGBTQ+ pillar because I believe in creating a workplace where everyone can be their full selves. We know the LGBTQ+ community faces unique challenges with inclusion – we as DSM can and need to make a positive difference for all our LGBTQ+ colleagues. That starts with each of us, including me.”

Cristina Montero, Executive Vice President People & Organization
Generations
Offer equal access to career development and opportunities for colleagues at all stages of their career.

“I’m proud to sponsor the Generations pillar and help shape an inclusive approach towards multiple generations. In line with our purpose of Creating Brighter Lives for All, we are driving a culture of equal learning, development and career opportunities for all ages, while working to ensure everyone’s voice is heard, whatever their age.”

Helen Mets, Executive Vice-President Materials
Disability
Create a safe, inclusive and barrier free environment for people with visible or non-visible disabilities.

“Proud to sponsor the valuable Employee Resource Group, enabling everyone to bring their full ability to DSM.”

Patricia Malarkey, Chief Innovation Officer

Employee Resource Groups

Different backgrounds. All welcome.

We have different Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that work closely with global colleagues to help us deliver on our I&D goals. The communities offer a safe space for our people from different cultures, backgrounds and lifestyles and make them feel valued. So, no matter who you are or where you are from, you’ll find the support to reach your full potential here. Our ERGs include: