Only when you can be your authentic self are you at your best
We respect and empower the unique and diverse talent at the heart of Umicore, regardless of age, cultural background, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, political opinion, religion or sexual orientation. Together, we build an inclusive, equal, collaborative, supportive and safe environment.
We embrace diversity while striving for zero inequality. As we continue our growth, we will continue our efforts towards greater inclusion. By valuing diversity of perspectives, experiences and ideas, we drive innovation and long-term success.
Umicore commits to gender diversity and the fundamental principle that gender is not a barrier for career development and growth. We provide opportunities for everyone to reach their full potential. We recognize the ongoing underrepresentation of women in management positions, a trend commonly observed across the industry. We invest in development programs, trainings, and recruitment campaigns to get closer to our gender diversity goals. We are committed to reach gender parity as soon as possible, with 35% of women in management by 2030.
Umicore values the knowledge, skills and expertise of different age groups. At our workplace listening to everyone regardless of their seniority or age allows us to find better solutions and implement more innovative solutions. Colleagues with senior profiles share their experience and know-how, while those earlier in their careers can bring new perspectives and skills. We have set up sounding boards to enable diversity of thought ensuring participation from junior colleagues from day one.
At Umicore, we value cultural diversity for its role in driving innovation and adapting to a rapidly changing marketplace. As we expand globally and generate a growing portion of our revenues beyond Europe, we understand the need to enhance cultural diversity. It enables us to gain a deeper understanding of our customers, incorporate a broader spectrum of perspectives within our teams, and accelerate our innovation.
The Queer at Umicore community represents all colleagues who identify anywhere under the rainbow umbrella, as well as their allies and anyone who wants to learn more about it. Through awareness the community ensures the understanding and inclusion of LGBTQIA+ identities while reducing unconscious bias related to sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression.
Our people are our greatest asset. Our true strength lies in our global team of nearly 12, 000 colleagues. Within Umicore, each and every colleague brings their own skills, talent and expertise. We also believe in continuous learning, and encourage our colleagues to take ownership of their personal and professional development. We want our employees to have the right skills to contribute to our success and face changes in the industry with confidence. When we empower our people, we empower our company’s future.
Connecting with each other makes us feel cared for, considered, respected and safe. Therefore, we prioritize their physical, mental and social well-being of each of our thousands of colleagues at Umicore sites around the world. This is achieved through transparency, employee engagement, prevention programs, training and regular assessments.