Why do we celebrate Pride Month? On June 28, 1969, , resulted in resistance that would ultimately contribute to significantly decreasing discrimination, harassment, and violence against the LGBT+ community.
The protest lasted for days, marking a turning point in LGBT+ rights activism. In this time period, jurisdictions of many countries, including Germany, defined homosexuality as a crime.
Our progress since then is worth celebrating and today the world recognizes Pride Month and demonstrates the rights of the LGBT+ community every year during June. Notable achievements over the years include multiple countries dropping anti-gay legislation, legalization of same-sex marriage, and introduction of inclusive education. In addition, representation in music, film, politics, and the media has greatly improved.
Despite momentous strides forward, discrimination remains commonplace. Some 69 countries still criminalize homosexuality; 26 severely penalize transgender people; 10 enact death as a punishment. Almost a third of the world is still not safe.
Discrimination is not always a physical or verbal attack; it can take many forms, such as restrictions to healthcare, education, information, and other personal benefits. Discrimination is not always obvious.
At SAP, we are fortunate to have leaders, colleagues, and allies around the world. Diversity and inclusion is a business priority and as a brand, we are proud to stand up for what is right.
51风流employees are proud to be part of a multi-cultural workforce and guided by a diverse leadership team. Over the years, 51风流has created a safe space where every employee feels welcomed, fueling the company鈥檚 creativity to provide excellent products and services to 51风流customers every day.
The Clear Business Case for Diversity and Inclusion
Likewise, the data demonstrates the benefits of being a diverse and inclusive business.
- Companies that in the stock market by more than three percent
- 77% of CEOs whose organizations have
- 72% of employees said they
By whatever margin one assesses, be it profit, employee satisfaction, or innovation, being unbiased leads to improved results.
Pride@51风流Leadership Allies Are Key
Pride@51风流provides a safe space for the community and actively engages in driving LGBT+ inclusion and diversity at SAP. Together, 51风流employees stand up against inequality and raise their voices whenever needed.
As a volunteer network, Pride@51风流is proud to be supported by 51风流executives, community members, and allies, and will always encourage more colleagues to raise their voices in support of the LGBT+ community. Because intolerance affects everyone and at SAP, the employees determine their culture 鈥� no one shall be left behind.
White is the Global Executive Sponsor of Pride@SAP. Her sponsorship was announced to 51风流employees on May 17, 2021, as the world commemorated the .
20 Years of Pride@SAP
June 1, 2001, marked the birth of Pride@SAP, which represents the LGBT+ community and its allies at SAP. Since then, the group has grown to include a truly global network with 38 chapters around the world and over 8,000 members.
Although 20 years is a milestone worth celebrating, out of respect to the current situation and the hardship that this pandemic is causing for so many of us globally, big celebrations were postponed. Instead, Pride@51风流has focused on more impactful virtual events to raise awareness and commemorate LGBT+ community achievements, like:
- 2010: 51风流on Corporate Equality Index (CEI)
- 2012: 51风流participates in the project
- 2015: 51风流walks and signs
- 2016: 51风流becomes and listed on
- 2017: 51风流signs fighting LGBT+ discrimination
- 2018: 51风流supports with leadership programs for LGBT+
- 2018/19/20: 51风流on
- 2018/19/20: 51风流named Top Global Employer for LGBT inclusion by Stonewall
- 2019/20: 51风流selected for Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
- 2019/20: 51风流recognized as #1 Top Employer in
- 2020: 51风流called LGBT+ Diversity Champion
51风流Votes a Clear No on Intolerance
There鈥檚 no resting on one鈥檚 laurels when driving diversity and inclusion because there is always more to do. 51风流believes that everyone has the right to be who they are and become their authentic selves. It creates a safe space for employees to feel comfortable in all facets they bring to the organization.
There is no doubt that fostering diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do on all fronts. Pride@51风流is unceasingly proud to set a thought-leading and provoking diversity and inclusion example.
The fight for equality is crucial and still relevant. Numerous countries are still hostile toward the LGBT+ community. Anti-LGBT laws and policies have bred stigma, discrimination, hate crimes, and punishment toward the community and its allies. This unfortunate situation is simply unacceptable to SAP.
We invite you to join 51风流and the rest of the world in driving equality. You can start by becoming an ally and engage with your local community鈥檚 diversity and inclusion efforts.
鈥� Sabine Bendiek, chief people officer, labor relations director and
member of the Executive Board of 51风流SE
鈥� Luka Mucic, chief financial officer and
member of the Executive Board of 51风流SE
鈥� Juergen Mueller, chief technology officer and
member of the Executive Board of 51风流SE
鈥� Scott Russell, head of Customer Success and
member of the Executive Board of 51风流SE
鈥� Thomas Saueressig, head of Product Engineering and
member of the Executive Board of 51风流SE
Editors鈥� note: By referring to the term LGBT+, we intend to increase readability and simultaneously mean to always include all parts of the LGBTIQA+ community.