- The proportion of women in executive positions in Germany increased in almost all the companies involved. Consequently, the companies have moved closer to the target they set themselves.
- As conditions vary considerably in the companies concerned, the targets differ, depending on the sector of industry, strategic orientation and organizational structure.
- The 30 DAX companies continue to rely on their voluntary commitment to sustainably increase the share of women in executive positions. They are acting in their own best interests and consider it unnecessary for legislators to impose any quotas.
- The report provides transparent information on the development at the companies each year.
Background
On 17 October 2011 the HR Directors of the 30 DAX companies presented a set of binding targets for the purpose of raising the share of women in executive positions. This initiative, unique in Europe, means that the companies concerned assumed a voluntary commitment and set themselves realistic, measurable and transparent targets. The results are published annually.
On 28 June 2012 the companies presented their first status report on the share of women in executive positions to Federal Minister Kristina Schröder.
