Women in management positions

In late 2010, the share of women in ALTANA management positions was 16.5 percent. This share is expected to grow in the coming years, but we are not planning to introduce a corporate quota. All companies will be assessed at a local level and may be given targets if necessary.

At the same time, measures that are designed to increase the share of women in management positions should not exclude male colleagues. We offer equal opportunities to all employees and want to consistently improve our general conditions, for example to balance the demands of career and family.

The principle that “the most qualified and suitable employee will be selected or promoted to a position” continues to apply. Consequently, we are discussing measures that will have a positive impact on the professional development of all employees. This includes the introduction of an internal mentoring program, the further expansion of flexible employment models, and improved communication about existing options and services.

Survey on promoting women

Some 250 female employees, including 89 in management positions, were surveyed in 2010 to analyze the situation of women at ALTANA and to develop suitable measures for promoting female leadership. According to the results, ALTANA offers a work environment that is friendly to women and fam¬ilies, but will need to take further steps to contribute to the increase of women in leadership positions that the Group wants to see.