The foundation of our actions - our attitude.

Our attitude forms the basis of our daily actions and economic success. Mercedes-Benz is committed to fundamental democratic values and actively promotes diversity, tolerance and openness. Around 166,000 colleagues from 142 nations work together worldwide. Diversity is a source of strength for us – not just today but also in future. Xenophobia, hatred, anti-Semitism of any kind and extremism are in clear contradiction to the values of Mercedes-Benz.

“We stand for Values”.

Together with over 30 German companies, Mercedes-Benz is part of the alliance “We stand for values”. Together, we are committed to democracy, diversity, openness and tolerance. Our initiative is directed outwards, but above all inwards: We want to engage in a dialogue with our employees to emphasize the importance of European integration and our free democratic order to promote economic success, innovation and prosperity.”

We Stand for Values.

To the initiative

Diversity.

Our company is part of a German campaign for diversity, freedom and cosmopolitanism entitled ‘#Zusammenland - Vielfalt macht uns stark’ [#togetherland – diversity makes us strong]. In December 2023, Mercedes-Benz also supported the ceremony ‘Never again is now! Germany stands up’ in Berlin.

#Zusammenland - Vielfalt macht uns stark’ [#togetherland – diversity makes us strong].

To the campaign (Only available in German)

Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG.

Mercedes-Benz is active in almost every country of the world. So that we can understand our customers all over the world, our workforce must reflect this diversity. Diversity is a driver of ideas, of renewal and of a pioneering spirit, and is essential to our business. This is why we embody and promote diversity, tolerance and openness. In Germany alone, almost 115,000 people from 121 nations work alongside each other in our company. And I firmly believe that if we can work hand in hand, then we can live door by door.
Ola Källenius
Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-Benz Group AG

Against anti-Semitism and racism.

Together with other German companies, Mercedes-Benz joined the Friends of Yad Vashem and, in 2021, published a joint declaration against anti-Semitism and racism. Mercedes-Benz is also a founder member of and initial signatory to the German Diversity Charter. The aim of this government-supported initiative is to put diversity at the heart of working life in Germany and to ensure that it is valued and respected.

Friends of Yad Vashem.

To the webpage (Only available in German)

International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

For democracy - against extremism.

The company is also part of the Bündnis für Demokratie und gegen Extremismus [alliance for democracy and against extremism], which was jointly founded in February 2024 by the Südwestmetall employers' association and the Baden-Württemberg branch of IG Metall, the Industrial Union of Metal Workers, in the presence of Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. The statement "Industry for Democracy" contains the following words: "Diversity is our strength. We will not stand idly by as the culture of togetherness is undermined, but will adopt a clear stance against any form of racism, religious discrimination and, in particular, anti-Semitism."

Ola Källenius’ speech to the Bündnis für Demokratie und gegen Extremismus in February 2024.

To the speech

Radio interview outlining the company’s position with Eckart von Klaeden.

To the interviews

For Democracy – against extremism.

To the alliance webpage (Only available in German)

Economy for democracy.

To the statement

Actively shaping equal opportunities.

We want equal opportunities and fair treatment based on mutual respect.

There is no place for racism at Mercedes-Benz.

Interview with Ian Afful, Functional Compliance Officer of Mercedes-Benz Mobility.

Read the interview