Six Companies Recognized for Their Commitments to Equality and Diversity in the Workplace (09.12.2024)
On the official ceremony held on December 9, 2024, Yuriko Backes, Minister of Gender Equality and Diversity, awarded the Positive Actions label to six companies, recognizing their efforts to integrate equality and diversity into their practices, whether in treatment, decision-making, or balancing professional and private life.
In this photo, appear -from left to right- Lucien Hoffmann, directeur scientifique du Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) ; Maximilien Schuh, responsable du Programme Actions Positives MEGA ; Sabina Quijano, Diversity and Inclusion Officer au Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) ; Richard Forson, CEO de Cargolux Airlines International S.A. ; Elisabeth Conrad von Konradsheim, Vice President Human Resources de Cargolux Airlines International S.A. ;Laurent Derkum, directeur des Ressources humaines, marketing et Communication à la Banque Raiffeisen ; Yuriko Backes, Ministre de l’Égalité des genres et de la Diversité ; Elise Pillemand, Head of Human Resources chez Clearstream ; Géraldine Hassler, Head of People and Culture chez KPMG Luxembourg ; David Capocci, Managing Partner de KPMG Luxembourg ; Clémentine Venck, directrice générale de COCOTTES et Filip Vukovic, Partner chez KPMG Luxembourg.
During her speech, Yuriko Backes emphasized: “I warmly thank all the award-winning companies for their commitments to making equality and diversity a reality in their workplaces. The concrete actions and the determination we bring to the table matter. They enhance our professional culture and make it a better place for everyone.”
Among the new companies honored this year are Cargolux Airlines International SA, COCOTTES, Clearstream, KPMG Luxembourg, and the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST). They join a growing network of economic actors committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment.
Raiffeisen Bank, already labeled in 2015 and relabeled for the first time in 2019, stands out for its ongoing commitment. By obtaining its third label in 2024, it strongly illustrates how equality and diversity can be sustainably integrated into a long-term business strategy.
These companies have developed and implemented action plans, created in close collaboration with their management, human resources, and equality representatives. Their initiatives demonstrate a collective willingness to exceed standards and establish practices that value everyone’s skills.
The Positive Actions program, launched by the ministry in 1999, is part of a voluntary approach by companies, supported by an external evaluation funded by the ministry. This evaluation identifies areas for improvement and serves as a basis for implementing tailored actions. To date, nearly 120 companies have successfully participated in the program, thereby contributing to the advancement of equality and diversity within the workplace.
