Connecting Commerce for a More Sustainable World
2020 Diebold Nixdorf
Corporate Social
Responsibility Report
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Table of Contents
Our Vision for Corporate Social Responsibility .............................................................................................................................. 4
Diebold Nixdorf Pillars of Sustainability .........................................................................................................................................5
Sustainable Supply Chain & Operations: We Grow Together .......................................................................................................6
The Case for Cash Recycling ...........................................................................................................................................................8
Environmental, Health & Safety: Focusing on the Future ......................................................................................................9–10
- Occupational Safety & Health Protection ...............................................................................................................................9
- Environmental Protection ........................................................................................................................................................9
- Energy & Emissions ................................................................................................................................................................10
- Integrated Management System ........................................................................................................................................... 10
Global Citizenship: We Strive to Make a Difference ..............................................................................................................11–12
- Financial Inclusion .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
- Supporting Payment Choice ..................................................................................................................................................12
- Social Equity ............................................................................................................................................................................12
- Community Engagement .......................................................................................................................................................12
Our People: Supporting a Culture That CAREs .....................................................................................................................13–16
- Ethics & Compliance ..............................................................................................................................................................14
- Human Rights .........................................................................................................................................................................14
- Diversity & Inclusion .........................................................................................................................................................15–16
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Dear Reader,
Welcome to our 2020 Diebold Nixdorf Corporate Social Responsibility Report—a review of our commitment to Connecting Commerce
for a More Sustainable World. I am sure I speak for many when I say that 2020 was a year of unexpected global challenges—climate
change, social unrest and the global health pandemic are ignoring borders and impacting people across the world in very personal ways.
It would have been hard to imagine at the beginning of the year, but this type of uncertainty also creates opportunity for companies
and individuals to come together in new and meaningful ways. At Diebold Nixdorf, this was indeed the case, and I am proud of our
employees as they have supported each other and continued to provide essential services to customers around the globe.
At Diebold Nixdorf, we automate, digitize and transform the way people bank and shop. Our global workforce is committed to doing the
right thing. We have a responsibility to act sustainably, remain transparent, and conduct business ethically and with integrity. These are
the business practices that shape the core of our company culture, and they are foundational to how we earn and maintain the trust our
stakeholders place in us.
The drive to create a more equitable, sustainable society is challenging people, governments and economies alike at a global scale.
Compared to the coronavirus, this global task is age-old. Industry experts predict once we move beyond COVID-19, consumers and
financial services providers will value social and sustainable initiatives even more as we work together to strengthen relationships,
and build strong, vibrant communities. By effectively exercising our collective influence on societal well-being at local, regional,
national and global levels, we can help build a future where retail and banking create a better world and helps people everywhere
achieve their goals.
Never before has conducting business in a socially responsible manner been more important than it is today. Diebold Nixdorf takes
seriously our commitment to social responsibility in the communities where we live and work. Each year, our employees around the
world take initiative to support a broad range of local causes while also supporting organizations committed to enriching our communities.
Our approach to social responsibility is not solely focused on the world at-large. We are also making steady progress supporting
our employees around the globe in areas such as diversity & inclusion and career development, and we are fully committed to
our values. In 2020, we introduced our CARE council—making an explicit commitment to CARE-ing for each other by focusing on
being considerate, aware, responsible and empathetic. We’ve all experienced the events of 2020 differently—both personally and
professionally—and now more than ever, it is important that we take time to CARE.
In December 2020, Newsweek named Diebold Nixdorf one of America’s Most Responsible Companies. I’m very proud of the work we
have done to be included on this annual list, which recognizes companies that are good citizens and give back to the communities in
which they operate. Each company was scored based on its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices, and this first-time
recognition for Diebold Nixdorf reflects our commitment to operating sustainably and as a socially responsible global citizen.
I am proud of our commitment to corporate social responsibility and personally excited to share
our progress and accomplishments of 2020. Stay safe and healthy. Let’s continue to answer the
call to make the world a better place—for everyone.
Gerrard Schmid
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Diebold Nixdorf
We apply our creativity and innovation to solve sustainable development challenges by fostering a dynamic and well-functioning
business sector, while protecting labor rights and environmental and health standards in accordance with relevant international
standards and agreements and other ongoing initiatives.
We comply with all applicable environmental, health and safety-related regulations.
We conduct company operations in ways that protect the environment by reducing waste, preventing pollution, promoting
recycling, and conserving resources.
We communicate openly about our activities and maintain a constructive dialogue with stakeholders.
We strive to be good citizens by contributing to the environmental well-being of the communities where we work.
We respect employees, customers, suppliers, investors, and those living and working in the communities in which we serve.
We apply these principles across our operations, pursuing both global and regional goals.
Our Sustainability Guiding Principles
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Our Vision for Corporate Social Responsibility
Diebold Nixdorf strives to advance solutions according to economic, ecological and social aspects, and thus to develop its business
model in a sustainable way. Our sustainability initiatives seek to prevent and reduce the negative impact of business operations, while
generating social added value. For us, it is very important to be in regular contact with our stakeholders. We regularly adjust to trends
and specific requirements based on constant dialogue with key audiences such as investors, suppliers, employees, communities, non-
governmental organizations, business organizations, and academia. We’ve developed this report with the following audiences in mind:
Employees: This report is filled with examples of
the good work of our employees. Without them,
there would be no ATMs recycled, no fuel saved
and no greenhouse gases reduced. What they do
is important. In turn, Diebold Nixdorf works hard
to treat everyone equally and provide career
opportunities. Because every employee is also
a global ambassador, we ask that our employees
spend time to read, learn and reflect on what is
covered in this report. A strong knowledge of our
sustainability program is critical when meeting
with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
Customers: We appreciate our customer inquiries
into Diebold Nixdorf’s environmental, social, and
governance practices. Because every time this
happens, we begin another important sustainability
conversation. Let’s continue to exchange ideas.
Let’s share best practices. Most importantly, let’s
align our goals and values to improve and become
more efficient at achieving our respective
sustainability objectives.
Suppliers: They are a key part of our supply chain,
and we depend on our suppliers to help us meet our
sustainability objectives. We expect our vendors to fully
embrace environmental responsibility, operate in
an ethical manner, respect human rights and be in
compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. In
turn, we are willing to work with suppliers to help them
meet their own sustainability goals. These mutually
beneficial relationships enable us all to succeed.
Investors: Research shows companies that invest in
sustainability do better financially. Our sustainability efforts
are aligned with our business goals. So as we’re reducing,
reusing, recycling and reclaiming, we’re also reducing costs,
becoming leaner and more agile, investing in future growth
initiatives and attracting the best talent.
Communities: We are honored to be welcomed into
cities and towns around the world. It is our practice to act
responsibly. Diebold Nixdorf will continue to support local
organizations and causes, and our employees look forward
to working alongside our neighbors on important community
projects. We will respect our environment, make the best use
of resources and re-purpose materials when possible.
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Diebold Nixdorf’s sustainability program
is comprised of three main pillars, each
of which forms a vital component of
our global operational structure and
culture. They are:
About This Report
We are committed to acting sustainably and making
a positive impact on our society. We continually assess
our operations, processes and global supply chain
to determine the environmental impact and implement
improvements from greenhouse gas emission
controls to product lifecycle assessments. We are
also committed to ensuring that we work with ethical
suppliers who adhere to high standards of human
rights and ethical business practices. We also continue
to align our program with the 10 principles of the United
Nations (UN) Global Compact and the UN Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs).
SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY
CHAIN & OPERATIONS
We take social responsibility in the local communities
in which we operate very seriously. Each year, our
employees give back to their communities and support
countless nonprofit organizations whose missions align
with our values and whose work enhances the quality of
life for people in need. In addition, we have two charitable
giving groups, The Diebold Nixdorf Foundation and the
Diebold Nixdorf Employee Charitable Fund.
GLOBAL
CITIZENSHIP
We comply with all applicable environmental, health
and safety-related regulations. This responsibility
is a team effort, delivered collectively through the
management activities of our workforce around the
globe. We focus particularly on employee health and
safety, and an increased awareness on responsible
resource consumption.
ENVIRONMENT,
HEALTH & SAFETY
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Sustainable Supply
Chain & Operations:
We Grow Together
Diebold Nixdorf is committed to building relationships and
collaborating with consumers, suppliers, employees,
institutions and environmental organizations in order to
ensure the compliance of our sustainability strategy. By
focusing simultaneously on social, environmental and
economic activities, we try to become the best version of our
company. And we strive for operational excellence, proactively
supporting climate change regulations, connecting new areas
of financial growth and market opportunities, and attracting
new talent to boost our dedicated workforce.
We proactively pursue sustainability initiatives by analyzing
the global footprint of our operations and product lifecycles.
By consistently fostering a dynamic and well-functioning
business sector, Diebold Nixdorf is able to apply its creativity
and innovation to solve sustainable development challenges.
Our company operations are conducted in ways that protect
the environment by reducing waste, preventing pollution,
promoting recycling, and conserving resources.
In our supply chain, we focus on using environmentally
sustainable materials, which have a positive impact on our
operational efficiency and also benefit our customers. We conduct
due diligence on our supply chain to enhance transparency and
identify the country and smelter or refiner of origin of the conflict
minerals that may be used in our products. Suppliers must
participate in Diebold Nixdorf’s due diligence processes, provide
complete and accurate information when requested, and perform
similar due diligence on their own supply chains.
Our next generation of checkout
solutions, DN Series BEETLE, also
sets a new bar in green sustainability
for the industry, while adapting to
store environments and business
needs faster than ever before.
Hermann Wimmer, Senior Vice President & Managing Director
Retail, Diebold Nixdorf
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Following are two examples that demonstrate Diebold Nixdorf’s commitment to sustainability and
our focus on sustainable sourcing and design:
In mid-2019, Diebold Nixdorf introduced our new innovative ATM
line, DN Series.
The DN Series family is made of recycled and
recyclable materials and is 25% lighter than most traditional
ATMs. This reduces CO
2
emissions, both in the manufacturing
processing and transportation of components and terminals. In
addition, all DN Series ATMs use state-of-the-art LED technology
and highly efficient electrical systems, overall allowing for up to
50% power savings versus traditional ATMs. Operationally, the
DN Series is equipped with state-of-the-art “Internet of Things
connectivity through DN AllConnect
Data Engine for enhanced
monitoring and availability, thus reducing service calls and
cash-in-transit requirements resulting in significant reduction
in vehicle emissions.
In September 2020, we introduced DN Series
BEETLE, a
unified Retail platform of all-in-one Point-of-Sale and touch
display solutions that offers a shining example of our focus
on sustainable sourcing and design
. To demonstrate the
company's commitment to sustainability, the systems are
specifically designed around energy-saving technologies,
including the powerful 8
th
Generation Intel
®
Core
processor
(Whiskey Lake-U), the energy-efficient power supply and solid
state disk storage media and interfaces that reduce the overall
power consumption. Over 90% of the materials used in the
DN Series BEETLE can be recycled, making it an
environmentally friendly point-of-sale solution.
Diebold Nixdorf is always exploring meaningful and contextual ways to achieve sustainability initiatives that drive global transformation.
In August 2020, we released Sustainable Banking: A Guide to Taking Action, a white paper that provides guidance on how banks and credit
unions can drive sustainability through financial inclusion and green operations.
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The Case for
Cash Recycling
Keeping ATM networks supplied with the cash consumers
need is no easy task. Some financial institutions (FIs)
maintain as much as 40 percent too much cash in ATMs.
In a world where every penny counts, FIs need solutions.
That’s where cash recycling comes into play, and that’s
why we created Self-Service Reloaded, a guide featuring
financial-industry examples of cash automation efficiency
and the benefits of cash recycling.
Automated cash recycling is one way to reduce cash-
handling challenges, and it can bring significant
benefits to FIs. While specific levels of return on
investment in this technology vary, many have found
cash recycling a compelling solution for decreasing
cash-management costs.
Around the world, 85 percent of consumer transactions
are conducted with cash, which both FIs and retail
operations must effectively and securely handle. While
some suggest that digital payments could undermine
the role of cash, cash is still the most widely used form
of payment in the U.S., used in 32 percent of transactions.
Additionally, the demand for cash remains high across the
globe, and banks are seeking ways to efficiently service
that demand. As a result, cash-recycling ATM installations
are projected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate
(CAGR) of 10.7 percent through 2021. With automated cash
recycling, FIs can reduce ATM downtime and maintain
higher cash availability rates, boosting overall satisfaction.
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Occupational Safety & Health Protection
“Safety First” is not just a motto, it is a way of doing business.
While a safe working environment and safe working habits
require high levels of vigilance and dedication from all employees
at all times, they support our commitment to zero injuries and
improve our ability to provide service to our customers.
From a global, regional, and local perspective, specialists in
occupational safety and health support the implementation of
processes at an operational level. Risks are evaluated using
both government-required processes as well as best practices
to ensure we understand residual risk and appropriately protect
our employees. Frequent training ensures that specialists are
informed promptly about legal and internal requirements.
Environmental Protection
We see it as our entrepreneurial responsibility to efficiently use
resources and energy at all locations worldwide and to avoid
environmental risks. This succeeds by combining economic
principles with ecological action. Thus, Diebold Nixdorf not only
makes a contribution to environmental protection, but also
creates measurable added value for stakeholders. We are
subject to various national, regional and industry-specific
laws, regulations and policies that must be adhered to. In
many cases, our internal requirements go beyond
the legally
required minimum standards. Diebold Nixdorf is committed
to our employees, neighbors, and the environment to minimize
environmental risks and conserve resources.
We are proactively working to protect the environment and use
natural resources sparingly. This applies both to our corporate
processes as well as our products and services. The lifecycle
of a product and its potential environmental impact are taken
into consideration during the product development stage. We
endeavor to reduce our environmental footprint through waste
minimization and recycling efforts.
At Diebold Nixdorf, we embrace responsibility for ensuring that
our products are compatible with environmental needs and
legal requirements. One major aspect of this responsibility
is to reduce the volume of critical substances in our products.
Numerous statutory provisions such as REACH, RoHS and
California Proposition 65 underline our responsibilities. Based
on legal stipulations and our own requirements, we have
compiled lists of substances that form an integral part of
our arrangements with our respective suppliers.
Environmental, Health & Safety: Focusing on the Future
Proactive management of issues relating to Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) factors is a
core component of our company strategy and corporate culture. Diebold Nixdorf is committed
to ensuring our employees have a safe workplace with a zero injury, incident, and health impact
goal. We are also aware of our place in the global community and have an increased awareness
on responsible resource consumption, which has a positive impact on waste generation and
potential climate and environmental impacts.
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Energy & Emissions
Responsible resource consumption is a core component
of our sustainability strategy. Energy efficiency and resource
conservation are important factors for both our production
activities and our infrastructure. Annually, we report our
emissions data through the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)
to increase transparency for our customers, investors, and ou
r
stakeholders. We conduct regular energy audits at company
facilities and implement measures to optimize energy efficiency.
Our owned/leased offices and production facilities strive to
conserve resources and use state-of-the-art technology.
The focus of our real estate optimization program is on
operational infrastructure and the selection of new facilities
and rental properties. The influence on the choice of energy
sources, the implementation of remedial measures, or the
disposal of waste is limited as a tenant. Therefore, we assess
our buildings, HVAC, lighting, machinery, and processes in terms
of their environmental impact. We also utilize specific criteria
for selecting the best energy standard when choosing a new
potential rental property. For example, any certificates that prove
energy efficiency or the type of heating system are checked.
With regard to energy-efficient lighting, we are gradually
converting the lighting in our production sites and office space
to state-of-the-art, energy-efficient LED lighting. To date, we
have installed more than 6,500 LED lighting systems in our
global offices and production sites. This process is being
driven by the real estate optimization program.
We have reduced more than 16,500 metric tons of CO
2
emissions from our baseline established in 2015. We are
actively working to collect, monitor and report our data where
possible, and we are applying it
to drive reductions in emissions
and energy consumption worldwide.
Emissions Scope 1 2015 (Baseline) 2016 2017 2018 2019
CO
2
(Metric Tons) 101,839 100,794 96,403 87,127 85,223
Integrated Management System
As a global company, Diebold Nixdorf is committed to complying
with U.S. and international standards. That is part of our corporate
culture, which is founded on the values of trust, transparency,
reliability and fairness toward customers, shareholders, business
partners and employees.
The Integrated Management System at Diebold Nixdorf aims
to create benefits for our customers, secure our company’s
economic success, and provide guidance for our employees.
It is based on the requirements and recommendations of the
internationally acknowledged standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001,
ISO 20000, ISO 27001 and ISO 45001.
Our Management System Manual covers the activities that
safeguard our market success and reasonable operating income
and focuses on our business processes, our methods of work,
and our corporate culture. It describes organizational structures,
corporate processes, and workflows. It describes our management
systems as well as outlines our locations and structure.
We would like to thank Diebold
Nixdorf for their continued,
generous support. The commitment
of a leading player in the financial
technology industry, such as
Diebold Nixdorf, helps us continue
to impact lives by making banking
more accessible to more people
around the world.
John Hope Bryant, Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
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Global Citizenship: We Strive to Make a Dierence
Diebold Nixdorf will continue to support local organizations and causes, and our employees look
forward to working alongside our neighbors on important community projects. We will respect our
environment, make the best use of resources and re-purpose materials when possible. Diebold Nixdorf
is proud to demonstrate its social conscience in various ways, including in these main focus areas:
Financial Inclusion
Access to financial products and services is becoming more
important than ever, especially for consumers who live in rural
locations or regions without the structures of a modern economy.
As the industry leader in connected commerce, our products and
services provide needed financial accessibility to the unbanked
and underbanked populations of the world. We are working to
create a world where no one is excluded from the financial
system—a world that may not be that far out of reach.
In October 2020, the Diebold Nixdorf Foundation
committed to donating $500,000 over the next
four years to Operation HOPE, extending and increasing a previous
commitment, which began in 2017. Operation HOPE's mission is to
expand economic opportunity to underserved populations in the U.S.
and globally through financial education and empowerment. In the
first four years of our partnership with HOPE, the Diebold Nixdorf
Foundation supported the financial education and assistance outreach
to more than 40,000 underbanked or unbanked U.S. residents and
helped them start a relationship with a financial institution.
The World Bank shows that about 1.7 billion adults remain
unbanked—without an account at a financial institution or
through a mobile money provider. The financial disadvantages
of
being unbanked are well documented, as the lack of
a banking
account limits opportunities for saving money
and building credit
history to help develop financial literacy
and security.
Since 1992, Operation HOPE has been moving the world
from civil rights to "silver rights" with the mission of
making free enterprise and capitalism work for the
underserved—disrupting poverty for millions of low and
moderate-income youth and adults across the U.S. and
globally. With help from the continued support of Diebold
Nixdorf, Operation HOPE can continue empowering the
world's underbanked and unbanked populations through
financial education, including credit and money management,
homeownership preparedness and small business
entrepreneurship programs.
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Supporting Payment Choice for All Consumers
We are proud to be one of the founding leaders of the Consumer
Choice in Payment Coalition (CCPC)—a group of businesses and
consumer groups that have come together to advocate for consumer
choice and for preserving the fundamental right of all consumers,
including those in vulnerable, disadvantaged communities, to use
cash to pay for goods and services in the marketplace.
Cashless enterprises lock out millions of unbanked Americans,
of all ages and open consumers to data privacy breaches while
dramatically reducing payment options. Citizens who value the
anonymity of paying with cash, and who do not want to be burdened
by the high rates of interest on credit cards, should have the option
to pay with cash. Maintaining a cash option has already generated
widespread public support across the United States. Within
the past two years, the state of New Jersey, and cities including
Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, San Francisco, and New York City
all have enacted laws protecting a consumer's right to use cash.
Social Equity
We operate in regions where health, safety, environment and
community initiatives are led by sustainability officers to support
our global commitment to corporate social responsibility. We are
committed to a safe working environment where every employee
is equally respected, and free from unlawful discrimination.
Community Engagement
Supporting the communities in which we live and work has
always been an important part of how we uphold our company
values. And what better way to focus our efforts than in our own
backyards—as seen in these 2020 examples of employees giving
back to a local school and to the environment:
During the pandemic, when medical supplies and personal
protection equipment (PPE) became scarce around the world,
Diebold Nixdorf employees stepped up to do what they could to help
with the resources they have. We are proud of our model shop
employees in North Canton, Ohio, running machines around
the clock, to create face shields for medical personnel through
the local non-profit organization, "Operation Shields Up."
When we were asked what our machines could do to help, we
immediately started testing and found that we were able to
make face shields using our 3D printer,” said Ralph Schmitt,
engineering principle team lead. “From there, we started to
continuously run the machines so that we are able to ship the
head gear and chin supports daily.
As a technology thought-leader, Diebold Nixdorf is committed to
working with communities and passionate about supporting
initiatives in education. In 2020, Diebold Nixdorf South Africa
continued its community outreach program that supports local
schools and students—this time by donating iPads to the Beacon
School for LSEN (Learners with Special Educational Needs).
The “iPad for Communication” project is specifically for
students on the Autism Spectrum and aims to provide the
technology and tools students and teachers need to help foster
a learning environment that encourages communication,
comprehension and social participation skills.
The school expressed its gratitude by saying, “We want
to extend a heartfelt thank you to Diebold Nixdorf for the
generous donation that will have a direct and lasting impact
on the lives of our students.
In Green, Ohio, we partnered with the U.S. Arbor Day
Foundation and our paper supplier to plant 62 trees at a
local park. Employees volunteered their time and effort
to help restore the park’s stream and stabilize its banks.
Diebold Nixdorf and our partners actively seek ways to
replenish the environment to ensure a sustainable future
for ourselves and our neighbors,
said
Jeff Reinmann, program
coordinator for environmental and sustainability at Diebold Nixdorf.
“For every 115 pounds of paper that we purchase, our supplier
will
commission the Arbor Day Foundation to plant one new tree,
which will offset the trees used in the production of each order.”
Our employees continue to make it a priority to give back to
those in need and show us how we can use our values outside of
the workplace to make a positive difference in our communities.
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Our People: Supporting a Culture That CAREs
The employees of Diebold Nixdorf met the 2020 pandemic with continuous vigilance as the
world grappled with the coronavirus health threat. We have much to be proud of and thankful
for as our teammates took great care for one another, demonstrated unwavering support to our
customers, and often went above and beyond in extraordinary circumstance
s:
The health and safety of our people remained our highest
commitment and our first priority. We implemented a
comprehensive Pandemic Response Plan (PRP) to ensure the
continuity of Diebold Nixdorf operations to deliver product and
services to our customers, while protecting the health and
safety of our people. In addition to implementing robust safety
protocols around the world, we created an employee crisis
reserve fund, offered incremental bonuses for front line
technicians, and worked hard to minimize employee reductions.
Our employees transformed into everyday heroes who found
ways to help and be the best at what they do. We created a
campaign called, “DN Proud” that spotlighted the extraordinary
efforts of our people—colleagues who made exceptional
contributions that helped ensure our customers could run their
business, our communities had resources they needed, and
our teams remained connected. The stories of our colleagues,
submitted by their peers, showcased our values at every turn
and the many ways our teams delivered value to those in need—
often in the face of relentless change and stressful circumstances.
It has never been clearer that Diebold Nixdorf is a critical part
of the world’s business landscape. What we do matters—and
retailers and banks are increasingly relying on our teams to help
ensure their self-service channels, like ATM and self-checkout,
continue to support their daily operations. Thank you to all of our
team members who continue to work tirelessly across the globe
to keep essential services running. Your remarkable energy to
support our organization and our customers around the world is
truly an energy that defines the DN spirit.
In addition, the world saw several weeks of demonstrations and
protests against racism and calling for police reform. Diebold
Nixdorf took action and continues its efforts to take great care
for each other and for the health and safety of our people and
our workplaces across every part of the business.
In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, employees at a Diebold
Nixdorf plant in Manaus, Brazil, assembled and distributed care
kits with food, face coverings, hand sanitizer, thermometers and
cleaning products to more than 350 employees.
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In June of 2020, Beth Patrick, Diebold Nixdorf’s Chief People Officer, established the CARE Council. CARE stands for Considerate,
Aware, Responsible and Empathetic—four behaviors that we encourage all employees to remember and consciously think about.
The vision of the CARE Council is to have all employees feel appreciated, involved, heard, connected and supported, and have equal
opportunity to thrive at Diebold Nixdorf. A group of 80+ volunteers helped build the framework for how the CARE Council will:
Diebold Nixdorf is at a critical point in our journey, one where we can start to look not only at what we are doing to support the company
and our customers, but also at who we are and who we want to be. This timing, combined with our focus on caring for each other during
the global pandemic and the responses to the long-standing and deep injustices that exist within our society, creates an opportunity to
evolve our culture that we cannot ignore.
Ethics & Compliance
Making good and ethical decisions is the foundation of how we
do business. At Diebold Nixdorf, we make sure we conduct our
business and serve our customers as efficiently, creatively, and
professionally as possible, according to the highest standards of
ethics and transparency.
Our annual Code of Business Ethics training is a requirement for
all our employees, leaders and business partners that they have
an obligation to act with integrity, follow our policies and ask for
help if not sure what to do. Diebold Nixdorf's policies are more
than words on a page. They are the foundation on which we
continuously build our company’s reputation for being ethical,
trusted and accountable—both to ourselves and our customers.
They provide a framework that enables operational excellence,
encourages global consistency, empowers a keen focus on
customers, protects our people and data, and helps our company
maintain a healthy, safe environment where our employees can
do their best work.
Human Rights
Diebold Nixdorf engages in efforts to monitor its operations and
supply chain and supports the elimination of any discovered form of
modern slavery, including the recruitment, harboring, transportation,
provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services through the
use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to
involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.
C.A.R.E.
COUNCI L
Promote efforts leading Diebold
Nixdorf to be an employer that
understands, appreciates and
celebrates our differences.
Foster an environment that is
considerate, aware, responsible
and empathetic. In all
interactions, we make sure
we CARE for each other.
Provide opportunities for all
employees to excel.
Remove barriers that may
discourage all employees from
reaching their full potential.
As a global company, I feel we have to think bigger
than ourselves. We need to open up and listen, be
respectful and compassionate. Personally, as a
leader, a mother and a woman, I need to ensure that
I am doing everything that I possibly can to make
the future for our company, my children and young
women a place that I am proud of.
— Beth Patrick, Chief People Officer, Diebold Nixdorf
Diebold Nixdorf Diversity &
Inclusion Vision Statement:
At Diebold Nixdorf we are committed
to a culture of diversity and inclusion
where everyone is accepted, valued and
encouraged to thrive. We are one global
team, grounded in mutual trust and
respect, and we are stronger together
because of our dierences.
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Diversity & Inclusion
As a global company, we support diverse customers in
diverse markets with diverse needs. Diversity within our own
company—whether cultural, gender, racial, or other—means
we value the many different and varying perspectives and
solutions that our people bring to the table—and we believe
this can have a positive impact on how we innovate and
how we grow.
Diebold Nixdorf values the diverse, individual characteristics and
backgrounds that make each person unique. Respect for, and
sensitivity toward, each employee’s individuality is central to our
culture of diversity and inclusion, so that we are a desirable
workplace for everyone. Inclusion of diverse talent is also important
to our business strategy because it ensures we are able to meet
the needs of the diverse communities and customers we serve.
Diebold Nixdorf is committed to the following strategies to
achieve an inclusive corporate culture:
Ensuring Workplace Diversity: We aspire to employ a high-
performing workforce that mirrors the exciting, creative and
diverse communities where we do business. Diebold Nixdorf is
committed to attracting, retaining, and advancing great talent
and we recognize that great benefits come from having a
diverse workforce throughout all levels of the organization.
Diebold Nixdorf encourages all employees to contribute
their unique skills and perspectives to achieve their highest
potential, which, in turn, will optimize business results.
Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Training: Diebold Nixdorf
commits to maintaining and strengthening a robust awareness
and training program which focuses on achieving a corporate
culture where inclusion is the norm.
Equal Opportunities: We are committed to a workplace free from
unlawful discrimination through policies and programs designed
to provide equal opportunities to all employees.
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Anti-Harassment Policies and Respectful Behavior: Diebold
Nixdorf complies with all local laws prohibiting harassment
of individuals, bullying and discrimination. We expect our
employees to behave in a manner that respects all individuals
with whom the employee comes into contact while performing
work for Diebold Nixdorf, including co-workers, suppliers,
customers and community members. Employees should not
make inappropriate or demeaning statements that comment
upon, or emphasize, another’s differences, including intentional
or joking statements concerning an individuals race, ethnicity,
sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, disability, religion,
color or other protected group status.
Monitor Effectiveness & Accountability: Different backgrounds,
perspectives and ways of thinking create better processes,
products and services. Diebold Nixdorf regularly reviews the
effectiveness of diversity and inclusion efforts.
Supplier Diversity: Diebold Nixdorf’s Supplier Diversity
and Inclusion Excellence Program encourages our team
members to seek out meaningful business opportunities
with suppliers who share the same commitment to diversity.
Honoring the Highest Ethical Standards: Diebold
Nixdorf’s adherence to The Code of Business Ethics
demonstrates the importance of a corporate culture that
expects all employees to behave ethically and to treat all
people with respect - not only in business, but also in
daily life. Together, we are all adapting to enormous
change, and we are only beginning to demonstrate our
inherent strength and potential. Like before, the future
is in our hands, and our approach to successfully
navigating this crisis rests on the strength, resiliency,
and the talent of our people—and our collective
commitment to proactively address the health and
economic consequences of this global crisis head on.
Looking ahead, we will remain committed to doing the
right thing. We will always have a duty to act sustainably
and to do business in a responsible way. We will continue
to learn and adapt our sustainability efforts, because
exercising our social conscience is who we are and
what we do.
Learn more at DieboldNixdorf.com
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