Responsible conduct is an integral part of Bertelsmann’s corporate culture. Bertelsmann assumes responsibility for its employees, its content, products and services, and for the environment, and aligns its goals and actions accordingly.
Bertelsmann regards health and safety as essential to fostering creativity and productivity. Our leaders are responsible for implementing a systematic approach to health and safety management. Employees are encouraged to adopt healthy and safe habits and to develop a lifestyle that strengthens their resilience.
Diversity is essential to creativity – and therefore a cornerstone of Bertelsmann’s success. Creativity thrives on the diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences of our employees. By fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and appreciation, we empower them to realize their full potential.
A future-ready workforce with mission-critical skills, capabilities, and the necessary adaptability is essential to Bertelsmann’s transformation. To achieve this, the Group is expanding targeted learning opportunities at all levels, empowering leaders to actively shape change, and fostering a culture of continuous learning throughout the organization.
With its diverse business models, Bertelsmann interacts with the environment in many ways and regards environmental protection as an integral part of its corporate responsibility. We consistently pursue our 2030 climate target validated by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
Bertelsmann stands for editorial and journalistic independence as well as for freedom of the press and artistic expression. At Bertelsmann, responsibility for content means carefully considering the potential impact of content during its creation and distribution in order to best protect the rights and interests of media users, customers, and vulnerable groups.
