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A team of 50,000
making real Corporate Volunteering
Through our Corporate Volunteering
program, every Siemens employee can
what matters.
become engaged with various commu-
nities, unlocking the potential of our
innovation at the local level. Together,
employees and citizens inspire each
other, connect on a deeper level, and seek
lasting, positive social impacts. Siemens
employees donate approximately 10,000
Corporate social responsibility has been • Access to Education volunteer hours to their communities
an integral part of Siemens from the Siemens supports the educational every year in the United States.
very beginning of our doing business in mission of organizations that focus on The Siemens Foundation, an indepen-
the United States. Today, creating value STEM, and contributes with our own dent, tax-exempt, not-for-profit organi-
for society is essential to our company programs and initiatives. Overall, Siemens zation, is supported by contributions
mission. We are one team of 50,000 invests $50 million annually in continuing from Siemens Businesses in the U.S. and
employees committed to positive education for U.S. employees. has invested more than $115 million to
change nation-wide. advance workforce development and
• Sustaining Communities
Enriching our Communities Ever aware of reducing our carbon education initiatives in science, tech-
Siemens enriches the communities footprint, Siemens has set the goal of nology, engineering and math in the
where we do business by fostering operating carbon-neutral by 2030. U.S. Its mission is inspired by the culture
sustainability and educational opportu- To do so, we’re looking into multiple of innovation, research and continuous
nities that create real and lasting value. energy-efficient systems and strategies learning that is the hallmark of Siemens’
This effort is championed by a united across our business units. companies.
team of passionate and innovative Together, the programs at the Siemens
• Economic Empowerment
employees who make real what Foundation are narrowing the opportunity
Siemens is committed to forwarding the
matters—for our customers and for all
economic empowerment of women, gap for young people in the U.S. in STEM
citizens. As part of our commitment,
people of color, younger Americans, the careers, and igniting and sustaining
Siemens donated $27 million in 2017
LGBT community, and veterans, a comm- today’s STEM workforce and tomorrow’s
globally, including nearly $4 million in
itment that we view as essential to the scientists and engineers. The Foundation
charitable contributions in the U.S.
path toward gender and identity equality, is particularly focused on traditionally
We strive to create shared value in the poverty eradication, and inclusive growth. underserved populations.
U.S., while strengthening our business
performance. Our commitment stands on
four pillars: Access to technology, access
to education, sustaining communities,
and economic empowerment.
• Access to Technology
Drawing on our key competencies in
digital transformation, automation and
electrification, we strive to create access
to the latest technologies for as many
people as possible. In 2018, Siemens
granted $3 billion worth of our industrial
software to academic and training
institutions.
usa.siemens.com/diversity
The Siemens Foundation ignites and
sustains today’s STEM workforce and
tomorrow’s scientists and engineers.
The Siemens Foundation’s flagship program, engage K-12 students in STEM through tools,
the STEM Middle-Skill Initiative focuses on resources, and hands-on activities developed
preparing America’s next generation of workers by Discovery Education in alignment with
for STEM technical careers. Through partner- national science standards. The Siemens
ships with leading organizations in the field Foundation partners with employee liaisons
of workforce development, the Siemens and leaders at Siemens business locations
Foundation is raising middle-skill awareness across the United States to multiply the impact
in national forums, promoting a positive of employee involvement in philanthropic
perception of STEM middle-skill opportunities, outreach with a focus on STEM education.
and identifying and scaling effective training
Children of eligible Siemens employees are
models.
able to apply for two types of scholarships.
Additional programs run by the Siemens The Siemens Merit Scholarship Program,
Foundation include, PATH Fellowships, which recognizes scholastic excellence for
Siemens STEM Day, and scholarship programs students pursuing a four-year degree, is an
for the children of Siemens employees. annual competition conducted through the
National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
The opportunity to apply for the annual
Siemens Career Path Scholarship Program is
provided for children of eligible Siemens
employees who are interested in pursuing a
technical school or community college degree.
For further information about the
Siemens Foundation’s programs please visit:
siemens-foundation.org
In order to accelerate low cost healthcare
solutions that serve society in underserved
areas of the world, the Siemens Foundation
offers paid summer research fellowships to
college students interested healthcare innova-
tion and technology through a partnership
with the international nonprofit leader in
global health innovation, PATH.
Siemens STEM Day is a free online platform
provided by the Siemens Foundation for
teachers, parents and Siemens employees to
usa.siemens.com/diversity
Diversity @ Siemens
Siemens is a richly multicultural organiza- Sustaining and Developing Siemens‘
tion with operations in nearly every country Position as a Diversity Employer of Supplier Diversity Program
in the world. Our diversity practices are Choice Siemens has been recognized
built on awareness and respect for local for our robust diversity-focused The mission of our Supplier Diversity
histories, cultures and needs. Here in the recruiting program: Program is to give businesses owned
United States, Siemens promotes diversity by minorities, women, the disadvan-
at all levels, from entry level to the • In 2018, Siemens was selected for the taged, the disabled, veterans and
highest ranks. We recognize and respect 15th straight year as a Top Supporter of other diverse suppliers maximum
differences and similarities that make our Historically Black Colleges and Universities opportunity to participate in our
U.S.-based companies more competitive. (HBCUs) by the deans of the 14 Accredit- competitive contracting and
Because we believe that all these ation Board for Engineering and Tech- procurement processes.
similarities and differences enhance our nology, Inc. accredited (ABET), HBCU
strength as a company. engineering programs and the corporate During our fiscal year ending Sept. 30,
academic alliance Advancing Minorities’ 2017, Siemens Corporation, its
Employee Resource Groups at Siemens
Interest in Engineering (AMIE). businesses, subsidiaries, and legal
Siemens sponsors Employee Resource
entities spent more than $1.2 billion
Groups (ERGs) formed by employees with • Listed as a Top Employer for the follow-
commonalities in areas such as ethnicity, ing majors by The Black Collegian for goods and services from small
gender, disability and sexual orientation. magazine: Mechanical Engineering, and diverse-owned businesses.
With 10,000 ERG members, 10 ERGs and Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineer- Our Supplier Diversity Program
several active chapters, ERGs offer ing, IT / MIS, Accounting / MIS and HR. makes it easy for potential suppliers
employees an inclusive, supportive to do business with Siemens.
• Recognized by the readers of Diversity /
environment, networking opportunities,
Careers in Engineering and Information
tools to promote personal and professional
Technology as a Best Diversity Company. African-American high school students
development and access to mentoring
Siemens has also been recognized as a from Chicago Public Schools the oppor-
networks.
Top Fifty Company for diversity by tunity to visit and tour Historically Black
At the same time, ERGs add value to the readers of Woman Engineer magazine. Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
company and employee engagement Siemens PLM Software has provided
• Humans Rights Campaign (HRC)
by helping to drive these four key object- more than $1.2 billion based on
released the Corporate Equality Index
ives: business alignment, personal and commercial value of in-kind software to
(CEI) for 2018 which Siemens USA
professional development, talent acquisi- HBCUs. Siemens / National Academy of
obtained a perfect rating of 100.
tion and community involvement. Engineering Fellowships were provided
Our ERG focal areas include: Lesbian, Other Initiatives to for two AMIE (Advancing Minorities’
Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT); Develop Future Leaders: Interest in Engineering) students with a
generational; Hispanic; black; Asian; Other Investments in Historically Black cash value of $15,000.
veterans; eco-friendly; administrative Colleges and Universities: The Building
professionals; and women. Technologies Division provides 200-plus Disability Awareness at Siemens
SiemensAbility’s vision is to provide a
world where barriers are removed,
perceptions are changed, and everyone
has the opportunity to participate fully
in community life.
Some of the important initiatives
include:
• LIFE@Siemens: Learning Internship for
Future Employment is designed to help
special needs children develop indepen-
dence while learning skills that will
translate into being able to thrive and
contribute in a workplace after school
• Community Outreach: Members
volunteer with non-profits and govern-
ment organizations
• Special Olympics: Members volunteer
at summer games and participate in
fundraising events
usa.siemens.com/diversity
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