By celebrating and valuing our differences in background, experiences and perspectives, we become a world class place to work, grow, learn and do business with – and unlock the innovation that helps us see new possibilities.
Climate change affects us all. No situation will have the same solution. By embracing our diversity as a force for change, we solve problems and build solutions together, seeing the possibility where others can’t. The power of new ways leads to new possibilities to solve the world’s water and climate challenges.
Our aspiration
We want to welcome all possible solutions to complex challenges for the benefit of our people, our customers and the planet. The Grundfos DE&I Council – eight appointed leaders and two employee-elected members from across the organisation – oversee the development and governance of this aspiration.
To ensure our intentions become actions, five themes drive our DE&I approach.
Leadership commitment
We expect our leaders to live and breathe diversity, equity and inclusion, meaning that they must demonstrate inclusive behaviours and mindsets and be active role models and ambassadors for our DE&I principles.
Inclusive and equitable culture
We unlock the power of diversity and foster innovation by ensuring everyone feels welcomed, valued, respected and supported. This requires building safe spaces at work, where colleagues feel empowered to take risks and bring their full selves to work without fear of judgement or reprisals.
Recruitment and advancement of women
We strive to lead the way towards a better gender balance – in Grundfos and in the industry. We will continue our work in increasing the representation of women and strengthening the pipeline of female leaders.
Early career development
We support new colleagues to grow professionally. We strive to create a purposeful environment where our younger employees are nurtured and gain the necessary support and experiences to advance their careers.
Representation of people with disabilities
We offer colleagues with physical, mental, cognitive, or sensory disabilities the tools and support to thrive at Grundfos, whether in our offices or at our production sites. We commit to providing reasonable workplace accommodations so all Grundfos employees can bring their best selves to work.
Grundfos is our people, and diversity, equity and inclusion drive our business. It’s key to our aspirations of being a world-class place to work and grow, ensuring we’re an inclusive, innovative company to do business with, and playing our part in making society stronger.
Employee Resource Groups
Everyone should feel respected and valued for their unique potential and passion. That’s why you can join one or more of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), employee-led forums offering colleagues a safe place to connect, learn and share openly about identities, stories and perspectives.
Our ERGs formally create spaces for people to share specific interests, but also solve a common challenge – to meet and build a strong sense of belonging by bringing their whole self to work. As the ERGs grow, we hope to welcome even more groups to Grundfos. Currently, our four five Employee Resource Groups are:
- Pride@Grundfos
- Future@Grundfos
- Genderbalance@Grundfos
- Abilities@Grundfos
- Multicultural@Grundfos
The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Initiative
The Sunflower is a globally recognized symbol for hidden disabilities. It is a simple tool for people with hidden disabilities to voluntarily share their condition and communicate their need for support, understanding, or additional assistance.
By joining the global Sunflower program, we aim to enhance accessibility and inclusion for people with hidden disabilities by sharing knowledge and information. Our goal is to raise awareness and understanding of hidden disabilities, encouraging open communication and promoting a culture of support and empathy.
Through this initiative, we hope to empower our employees, both those with and without hidden disabilities, to feel comfortable expressing their needs and receiving the appropriate support to help them succeed.