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Global Diversity and Inclusion

SAP is creating a unique culture where everyone can be their authentic selves and connect with each other.
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It's time to run a world where our differences are celebrated, equity is fostered, and everyone belongs.

40

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employees in Employee Network Groups

42

D&I awards won in 2022

91

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positive rating for equality in the workplace

100

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score on the HRC Corporate Equality Index

35

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women in the workforce

29.5

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women in management 

Message From Our Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer

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At SAP, we view diversity and inclusion with a lens of embracing and celebrating differences. We respect individuals and their opinions because we have witnessed firsthand the positive impact it has on our decision-making process and on our business. D&I is no longer just a box to tick. It’s about inviting people to have an honest conversation and enriching lives through better experiences, opportunities, and products.

 

Supriya Jha, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, SAP SE

The Heart of Our D&I Strategy

At SAP, we value everyone’s unique abilities and perspectives. That’s why our D&I strategy pioneers diversity initiatives such as the Autism at Work program, promotes collaboration and innovation through our Employee Network Groups, and prioritizes accessibility in our products to ensure everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. 

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Autism at Work

Our Autism at Work program has helped create an inclusive workplace for our neurodiverse colleagues for more than a decade. We value each of our team members' perspectives and encourage everyone to be their authentic selves to promote a more diverse, engaging workplace. 

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Employee Network Groups

Our Employee Network Groups (ENGs) are the soul of our organization’s commitment to promoting the benefits of a diverse workforce that inspires innovation and lets everyone share their unique perspectives to collaborate and support one another. 

40

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employees involved in our ENGs

50

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countries represented

350

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ENGs leads across the globe

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SAP product accessibility

We know that everybody has unique abilities. That’s why we’re proud to say that making our software work for everyone continues to be a high priority. We bring accessibility to life with our design and development features and defined accessibility requirements throughout our processes.

What We Stand For

We believe that by embracing workplace diversity, creating an inclusive culture, and engaging with communities, we can drive innovation and work together to create a better world.  

Fostering Diversity Building Inclusion Community Engagement

Fostering Diversity

Improving diversity at all levels to reflect visible and invisible diversity in our culture.

35

%

women in the workforce

29.5

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women in management

5

generations of workers

100

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score on the 2022 Disability Equality Index

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Increasing Representation

SAP aims to create an inclusive workplace where we celebrate all communities and genders while prioritizing equal representation of women in leadership by implementing programs such as Women to Watch.  

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Generations

SAP values cross-generational inclusion and celebrates five generations of employees working together to tap into the power of multiple perspectives.  

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People with Disabilities

SAP is committed to prioritizing accessibility for everyone, including those with disabilities. We promote accessibility in various aspects of our organization, such as internal and external meetings, hiring, and training activities.  

Building Inclusion 

Reaching our D&I goals by caring about our people and implementing a more inclusive workplace culture.  

215

colleagues in the Autism at Work program 

550

internal D&I events organized to raise awareness 

11,000

employees completed the inclusive mindset challenge

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Fair Pay 

SAP provides equitable compensation decisions based on performance and regularly reviews compensation to ensure fairness and transparency.  

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Pledge to Flex 

We believe in a flexible, hybrid, and trust-based work schedule, that empowers employees to balance work and personal needs while considering business requirements.  

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Inclusive Learning 

SAP values lifelong learning and provides various opportunities for employees to learn about inclusion and diversity in the workplace to challenge their mindset.  

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Cultivating Respect in the Workplace 

We are committed to providing equal, fair, and respectful treatment to all employees, nurturing a culture of diversity and safety.  

Community Engagement 

Promoting social equity and enabling inclusive communities by extending the impact of diversity and inclusion efforts through marketplace and thought leadership. 

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Inclusive Entrepreneurship 

Our entrepreneurship initiative supports underrepresented and underestimated entrepreneurs in the business software industry.  

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Developing Talent 

SAP is committed to building a more diverse talent pool by offering various opportunities for students and early talent alumni.  

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Supplier Diversity 

We believe in supplier diversity, so we source from women-owned and minority-owned businesses, NMSDC, and NGOs to help them make progress toward their goals.  

AHA! Moments in D&I: A D&I Video Series

Listening, learning, and engaging are key to improving inclusive behaviors. The “AHA! Moments in D&I” video series promotes diversity and inclusion themes that are top-of-mind for people across the globe. The series is hosted by Supriya Jha, who invites special guests to share their biggest lessons in the field, why D&I matters more than ever, and what their “aha!" moment was during that journey.

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Learning from History

Civil rights leader Clarence B. Jones says fearlessness, love, and respect are key to building a better society.

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The Hispanic Promise

Equity, diversity, and inclusion activist Claudia Romo Edelman says inclusion is the key to creating equity for Hispanics.

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Allyship for Women

Chris McLellan, head of the Leading Advisory Board group for SAP SuccessFactors solutions, shares how he became an ally for general and women-specific D&I initiatives.

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Working with Autism

Sascha Dietsch, a product security associate in the board area of technology and innovation, recalls how seeing someone like himself working in cybersecurity at SAP inspired him.

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Embracing LGBTQ+ Identity

Robyn Arroyo, senior compliance lead, talks about her experiences at SAP and her involvement with the Pride@SAP group.

Explore More Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

Integrated Report

The integrated report shows how D&I is implemented into our core business, presenting our financial and non-financial performance in one aggregated report for greater insight into our overall performance. 

2021 Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Report

This D&I Report is our attempt to offer transparency to our colleagues and acts as an honest view of the progress SAP has made toward attracting and retaining diverse talent, building a culture of inclusion, and serving the marketplace with the D&I philosophy as a clear navigator.

Equality for All

At SAP, we embrace and encourage different perspectives. We believe we are stronger thanks to our unique combination of cultures, races, ethnicities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, physical or mental abilities, and work life situations.