Our Code of Conduct
Our Code of Conduct has applied across the entire Group since 2021 – a binding set of guidelines for all employees. It defines key principles for fair and responsible behavior, including data protection, sustainability, and anti-corruption.
We aim to create a working environment shaped by transparency and respect – one where speaking up about misconduct is not taboo but an essential part of an open corporate culture.
That’s why we signed the Social Charter in 2023. Across the Group, we are committed to equal treatment, equal opportunities, respect, fair wages, health and safety, work–life balance, and environmental protection – all based on international standards. Our goal is to create a responsible, sustainable, and appreciative working environment for all employees.
Empowher
The company’s own women’s network was launched in 2022 with the aim of empowering women in their professional development and fostering meaningful connections. It provides a platform where dedicated colleagues can exchange ideas, support one another, and work together toward a more equitable and successful future.
The vision: to create a culture of empowerment where women meet each other with confidence, strength, and solidarity—driving change and paving the way for greater equality of opportunity.
Once per quarter, all participants meet for breakfast, lunch, or coffee to network across departments and business units. Each meeting features a keynote from female colleagues within the Group. In addition, regular digital workshops take place—most recently on the topic of “Communicating Confidently and Charmingly.”
Women in Leadership
Since 2016, the corporate alliance “Women in Leadership” has existed in Cologne. The executive boards of now 15 leading Cologne-based companies have committed themselves to actively promoting equality between women and men. The goal is to strengthen women in leadership positions, increase their visibility, and encourage exchange and collaboration.
Since November 2023, Ströer has been the patron of the alliance, represented by Henning Gieseke and Birgit Oßendorf-Will. With the motto “EmpowHER NOW!” we are sending a clear signal for greater visibility and networking of women—within the company and beyond.
“I am proud to actively drive this development at Ströer and within the Cologne corporate alliance ‘Women in Leadership.’”
(Birgit Oßendorf-Will)
Highlights of Our Women’s Initiative
