Vision

At Messer, our vision for Diversity & Inclusion is to create an environment where all of us accept, respect and value the differences of multiple identities and truly welcome the diverse ideas and perspectives of individuals. In doing so, Messer shapes an open and creative culture, providing every individual and equal opportunity to thrive.

"Messer is committed to creating a company culture that attracts and retains highly skilled employees, and we're also fostering an inclusive environment that enables and motivates everyone to reach their highest potential." Patricia Hargil, Chief Sustainability Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diversity and equal opportunities

Messer is committed to diversity and equal opportunities for its workforce. Our future-oriented and sustainable human resources policy ensures a level playing field for professional success, respects cultural differences and promotes interaction with each other. For Messer, diversity is the basis for innovation and sustainable corporate success; mutual trust and respect are the corporate values that form the basis of our corporate culture and are deeply rooted in it.

Proportion of women overall and women in the 1st and 2nd management levels

In 2023, Messer employed 11,725 people (headcount), compared to 11,469 in 2022. The proportion of women in the total workforce was 26.7 percent, compared to 27.8 percent in the previous year. The proportion of female managers in the 1st and 2nd management levels has increased and stood at 27 percent in 2023 compared to 24.7 percent in 2022. 

Proportion of part-time employees and blue-collar workers in the workforce

In 2023, 200 part-time employees worked at Messer compared to 187 part-time employees in 2022. The proportion of blue-collar workers in the total workforce was 45.5 percent compared to 45.7 percent in the previous year.

Age structure of our workforce

The average age of our total workforce is 42.83 years, a very slight increase of 0.1 percent compared to the previous year. 11.9 percent of our employees are under the age of 30. At 56.9 percent, more than half of the people at Messer are between 30 and 50 years old.  30.9 percent of employees are over 50 years old.

Entitlement to family leave 

Messer grants all employees the right to take time off to support their families. In 2023, 5 percent of the total workforce took advantage of this entitlement.

Broader support to D&I Education and Engagement

Diversity Leadership

Patricia Hargil (she/her), Chief Sustainability Officer
Alev Hincer (she/her), Director of Global D&I
Lucas Munhoz (he/him), Global D&I Program Lead
Diana Buss (she/her), Global D&I Team Member
Kolja Hosch (he/him), Global D&I Team Member 

Diversity Governance

Messer has a Global Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Core Team, which is responsible for shaping and maintaining the global framework of the D&I program, ensuring the coordination of initiatives across all regions. 
The Core Team collaborates with regional teams, empowering them to develop and implement tailored D&I strategies that respect cultural aspects and comply with local legislation, while aligning with our overarching global objectives. 
This localized approach enables us to foster diversity and inclusion through targeted initiatives and actionable strategies, ensuring that our commitment to D&I is reflected in every part of our organization.