Mercedes-Benz PRIDE.

We value individuality and we are enriched by our sense of diversity. This means that all of our employees should feel comfortable embracing who they are and expressing their sexual orientation and gender identity.

In close collaboration between company management, social partners and our queer employee networks – such as UNITY, Spectrum and Queers & Friends – we have been advocating for the LGBTIQ+ community from both within and outside of Mercedes-Benz for many years. This collaborative approach exemplifies the company's commitment to fostering a culture of diversity, appreciation and respect for all employees, including those who belong to the LGBTQIA+ community. With dialogue formats, online training and the open invitation to all employees to participate and learn in year-round PRIDE activities, we raise awareness of each other and create greater belonging. This also supports a work environment where the uniqueness of each team member is valued and everyone is treated fairly.

In the “Mercedes-Benz Voices” format, Valentin Novosel talks about his personal transformation and why it is so important to be able to be who you are in the workplace.

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In many cities, we support local communities with company sponsorships and employee volunteerism activities. In order to demonstrate our commitment to diversity and equal opportunities, we regularly use our wide-reaching international Mercedes-Benz social media channels to reach a global audience.

This article was last updated in February 2025.