2025 Shortlisted Nominee
Diverse Company of the Year Award
Volkswagen Group UK (VWG) is committed to building a high-performing, diverse, and inclusive workforce that reflects the breadth of experiences and backgrounds needed to shape the future of mobility. Employing around 900 people directly and working with a network of 25,000 across retail, logistics, and services, VWG’s DE&I strategy has evolved from a gender-balance focus to a fully intersectional approach, embedded across the organisation. VWG fosters inclusion through award-winning initiatives, active Employee Network Groups, and robust data-driven insights. VWG’s recruitment strategy promotes diverse talent pipelines via inclusive advertising, bias-free interview processes, and accessible candidate experiences. In 2024, VWG achieved Inclusive Employers Gold Standard and Disability Confident Level 2, maintaining 30% female leadership representation. The company’s strong focus on culture and belonging is reflected in high employee engagement scores and extensive outreach, inspiring the next generation to join the automotive industry.