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SAP SE: Workforce Diversity and Inclusion in 2021

Industry: Software
Current: ESG

In 2021, SAP reported 34.3% women participation in its workforce globally, an increase of 0.7% over 2020
In 2021, SAP reported a 20.9% representation of the workforce from Asia Pacific & Japan in the company
By 2025, SAP intends to allocate 5% of its targeted procurement budget to social companies and another 5% to diverse suppliers

In an organization, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness (DEI) assist bring diverse viewpoints and ideas to build more innovative, productive, and resilient businesses. At all stages of the employment relationship, including hiring, retaining employees, promoting them, compensating them fairly, and giving them access to training and skill development, it also helps to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities and is treated fairly.

Over the past three decades, the gender gap in organizations has narrowed, attributed to labor mobility worldwide. The growing awareness supports an open and inclusive workplace where all employees, regardless of their sexual orientation or ethnicity, have a right to a dignified and respectful workplace. However, labor market disruption due to the COVID-19 has had devastating consequences globally. According to International Labour Organization (ILO), women’s employment declined by 5% globally in 2020 compared with around 4% for men.

The technology industry is working towards closing the gender gap and enhancing inclusivity in the years ahead. Technology companies must create flexible work and well-being programs such as free mental health counseling and childcare to promote positive work culture.

SAP SE is a German multinational software company, which develops enterprise software to manage business operations and customer relations. In 2021, SAP reported 34.3% women participation in its workforce globally, an increase of 0.7% over 2020. In management representation, the women in management globally increased to 28.3% by 0.8 percentage points over 2020.

The SAP workforce today represents 155 nationalities worldwide. Cross-regional cooperation and diversity of thought are the main factors promoting creativity. Middle & Eastern Europe represented 31.4%, North America represented 24.1%, Asia Pacific & Japan represented 20.9%, Europe, the Middle East & Africa represented 8%, Greater China represented 6%, and Latin America & the Caribbean represented 5.1%.

As per SAP, Inclusion is a crucial part of any progressive workplace. SAP aims to direct 5% of addressable procurement spend to social enterprises and another 5% of addressable spend to diverse suppliers by 2025.

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