Boehringer Ingelheim: Diversity & Inclusion

What D&I means to us

At Boehringer Ingelheim, we understand the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We understand that this importance is multi-faceted, having for example, social, legal, compliance and economic perspectives. Through each of these “D&I lenses”, we are committed.

We believe the power of diversity is only unleashed in an inclusive workplace. Inclusion creates a working environment where every employee feels a sense of belonging by working towards shared goals, while at the same time being and feeling valued for individual uniqueness. We work globally with integrity and passion. We treat everyone with empathy, respect, and trust to nurture a diverse, collaborative, open and inclusive environment. We believe that each person has a part to play in creating this inclusive environment. Whether our unique perspectives come from our employees’ backgrounds or from our wide range of partners and suppliers, we proudly weave diversity and inclusion into the fabric of who we are.

Diversity & Inclusion is an integral part of BI’s identity; a key element of our culture and contributes to our ‘Sustainable Development – For Generations’.

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So how does Boehringer Ingelheim promote Diversity and Inclusion? Below are a few examples.

We operate globally with 176 affiliates and around 52,000 employees from some 130 nationalities.
We ask that all our employees recognize, respect, and value differences and take care that employees feel safe at Boehringer Ingelheim to be themselves – we want all to achieve a sense of belonging.
We treat our people, patients, and partners fairly. We conduct ourselves with integrity throughout the world. Our Global Code of Conduct is the guide for our actions and behavior both within the company and externally. And within this Code of Conduct, we clearly state that we treat each other with fairness and dignity at all times and stand firmly against any form of discrimination or harassment. We comply with the laws and are guided by our ethical principles as we conduct business at Boehringer Ingelheim.
To honor our commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we will work to reduce inequalities and strengthen diversity and belonging in our company. Our commitment will drive our work with business partners along the value chain. Furthermore, we are devoted to the areas of human rights and ethics, including application of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. Our commitment goes beyond the usual HR practices, processes, and systems into the core business.
We work continuously at ensuring an excellent level of awareness and understanding for Diversity and Inclusion to create a culture where we can challenge bias, inequality and inequity, and any form of discrimination. We achieve this awareness and understanding through various methods, such as, unconscious bias and inclusion eLearnings, Masterclasses and learning sessions and integration into relevant people and business practice, systems, and processes.
We work hard to ensure that our benefits are inclusive and in terms of development, that everyone has access to learning and development opportunities.
We apply a robust and objective recruitment process that promotes diversity and inclusive experiences. And we track and compliantly steer our leadership diversity to work towards equal and equitable opportunities.
We have Corporate and Global resources working on D&I, plus local/regional leads who focus on local or regional needs and collaborate in a global community.