Diversity & inclusion policy
Recognizing the critical importance of creating an inclusive environment for ALVIRA employees, we affirm our commitment to the Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Policy and its strict implementation. By systematically integrating sociocultural diversity norms and standards into the company, the holding views them as one of the key success factors in today’s global business landscape.
Diversity & inclusion statement
- The D&I policy implemented at ALVIRA is based on the International Bill of Human Rights, the ILO Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the UN Global Compact principles, and the Sustainable Development Goals.
- The policy affirms the holding’s commitment to the principles of respect and recognition of sociocultural diversity and individual characteristics of employees and stakeholders regardless of gender, race, skin color, sexual orientation, nationality, language, origin, financial status, family or social standing, age, place of residence, religion, beliefs, association or non-association with social groups or organizations, or any other distinguishing factors.
- The principles of sociocultural diversity and inclusion form the foundation of ALVIRA’s strategic personnel development program. The company strives to foster a working environment of mutual understanding and support, where all employees can fully realize their potential, irrespective of the differences outlined above. This approach enables sustainable development, implementation of innovative solutions, adaptability to a changing environment, and increased competitiveness and attractiveness as an employer.
- ALVIRA’s D&I policy is intrinsically linked to the holding’s sustainable development principles.
Compliance with D&I principles
- The holding applies the principles of Diversity & Inclusion to all its employees, including management at all levels up to senior executives.
- In applying D&I principles to workplace organization, the holding expects its employees to adhere to ethical standards, demonstrate respect toward colleagues, and commit to teamwork to achieve company goals.
- ALVIRA expects all stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, and business partners to respect sociocultural diversity and inclusivity throughout all stages of cooperation and communication.
Ensuring D&I across all management levels
In its efforts to ensure sociocultural diversity within its governing bodies, ALVIRA regularly reviews the composition of the Supervisory Board against D&I criteria. Based on the results, candidates are proposed for appointment to promote or maintain diversity. Candidates are selected based on their knowledge, experience, and professional qualifications.
Gender and age equality
- Ensuring gender equality at all management levels is a core principle of the holding’s operations.
- ALVIRA aims to provide equal working conditions for employees of all genders. The principles of equality are upheld in:
- Realizing professional potential
- Equal pay for equal qualifications
- Training and professional development
- Social benefits and preferences, including parental leave, etc.
- We believe that empowering women significantly contributes to organizational effectiveness and goal achievement. ALVIRA therefore places particular emphasis on ensuring female representation in management roles.
- ALVIRA upholds age equality, recognizing that professional skills and performance are not age-dependent. The holding does not tolerate age-based discrimination and actively works to retain candidates whose professional capabilities meet the job requirements.
- ALVIRA’s recruitment policy prohibits the use of age filters during hiring, except in cases where a minimum age is required by law or for specific licenses.
D&I principles regarding the rights of persons with disabilities
- ALVIRA guarantees the creation and maintenance of an accessible and inclusive environment for employees with disabilities.
- If an employee becomes unable to fulfill their professional duties due to health reasons, the company provides professional retraining, a specially equipped workplace, and/or the opportunity to work part-time.
Prevention of discrimination
A core tenet of ALVIRA’s D&I policy is the protection against any form of discrimination. Any differentiation, exclusion, restriction, or preference based on race, skin color, gender, language, religion, sexual orientation, political or other beliefs, ethnicity, or social background is strictly prohibited.
