Operations

The Diversity Policy at Group level recognizes that diversity and inclusion is a strength for the Group. Increased diversity and inclusion has the potential to further drive Trelleborg’s performance and results, both at team level and individually. Better communication with customers and better problem solving are only a few examples of the advantages of diversity and inclusion. Trelleborg therefore works to achieve a balanced mix in regard to such factors as ethnicity, age and gender, taking into consideration the type of operation being pursued. Diversity and inclusion are generally seen as important elements in situations such as recruitment, training, evaluation, pay structures and succession planning. Alongside the fundamental rules against special treatment and discrimination in the Code of Conduct, the company values knowledge wherever it is found, with no other criteria than the fundamental view that all people are equal and have the same rights. 

During the year, the average number of employees in the Group decreased overall to  20,995 (21,425), of whom women accounted for 25 percent (26).