Sexual orientation & gender identity

The sexual orientation and gender identity of employees is often regarded as a “private matter”.

This can lead to colleagues feeling the need to pretend they are a different person or to hide their real identity in their day-to-day work environment.

However, at RWE we want everyone to be themselves, without having to change who they are. We believe that this is the only way for employees to reach their full potential.

Markus Krebber

CEO RWE AG

“Everyone at RWE should be able to deal openly with their sexual orientation and identity – this is important for each individual and for the entire company. The new LGBT*IQ & Friends network sets a clear signal for diversity, tolerance and respect.”

Dr. Lars Kulik

CTO RWE Power, Lignite Division (CTO) and sponsor of the LGBT*IQ & friends network

“In the Rhineland we have a saying: every Jeck is different. I think it is right and important to fly the flag. So as far as my commitment to the network is concerned, I didn't just "sign up for something", it is a commitment out of solidarity. And I also have a very clear motto here: I treat everyone the way I would like to be treated. A diverse working world is necessary for the future and we can be glad that we have the LGBT*IQ & Friends Network.”

Our internal LGBT*IQ-Network unites LGBT*IQ employees and their allies. The communities goal is to help the topic come into the picture internally and externally. This is the right place for exchange between employees and counselling when it comes to topics like coming out at the workplace.

Feel free to contact the network via e-Mail

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Employees awarded by PrOUT at work

The PROUT AT WORK initiative honored five RWE colleagues in its rankings for 2021. The special feature of the ranking is that it honors people - called PROUT PERFORMER - who play an exemplary role within their working lives and make a significant contribution to equal opportunities for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans*, intersex and queer people.

We congratulate all employees on the award!

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