Siemens Energy abolishes gender quota in the US after legal review

Published: 2025-06-29 02:01:05 ET ENR.DE

Published on 06/29/2025 at 02:01

Key takeaways

Siemens Energy is adjusting its diversity and inclusion initiatives in the United States following a recent legal review. While the company continues to uphold these principles globally, it has decided to end gender-based quotas and promotion programs in the American market.

This decision is a response to U.S. legislation and is intended to ensure full compliance with local anti-discrimination laws. Siemens Energy emphasizes that this adjustment applies only to its U.S. operations and reiterates its commitment to fostering an inclusive work environment worldwide.

Core values remain unchanged

Despite dropping gender-specific targets in the U.S., the company still strives for overall representation of women in management positions. Currently, women hold 24 percent of management roles, with a target of 30 percent by 2030.

Maria Ferraro, CFO and Head of Inclusion and Diversity at Siemens Energy, says that while legal considerations are driving these changes in the U.S., the company’s core values remain unchanged. She stresses the importance of diversity and inclusion as integral parts of Siemens Energy’s global culture.

Global impact

The company is currently evaluating whether certain aspects of these specific adjustments for the U.S. could also be applied elsewhere to maintain consistent standards across all global operations. However, a final decision on this has not yet been made.

The Siemens Energy U.S. website confirms that the company believes in diversity and complies with anti-discrimination laws. The statement highlights the company’s commitment to making personnel decisions solely based on qualifications and merit, regardless of factors such as gender, race, or national origin.