Siemens wins the 2024 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius

By Jasmin Welter

For the third consecutive year, Siemens has been awarded the Tech Cares Award from software peer review platform TrustRadius in recognition of its outstanding corporate social responsibility initiatives. This award, now in its fourth year, recognizes B2B tech companies that make a meaningful difference by supporting their employees, communities, and the environment through impactful corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts.

About the Tech Cares Award

Each year, TrustRadius acknowledges 100 B2B tech companies that make a significant impact by supporting their employees and communities through dedicated CSR programs.

The winners of the 2024 Tech Cares Awards were selected based on the following criteria:

Volunteerism
Robust diversity, equity, and inclusion programs
Charitable donations and fundraising
Workplace culture, including support for remote and in-office employees 
Demonstrable support for environmental sustainability

Companies were nominated based on these specific key areas, and the TrustRadius research team carefully evaluated each nominee to ensure they met the required standards for corporate social responsibility.

Siemens remains deeply committed to corporate social responsibility and making a real impact, so we are honored to again be recognized by TrustRadius. By empowering our employees and supporting sustainable initiatives, we’re focused on creating lasting positive change for communities around the world.
Eryn Devola, Head of Sustainability, Siemens Digital Industries

Siemens’ social impact in 2024

For over 175 years, Siemens has been committed to making a positive impact on the world and we are proud to deliver technologies that enhance quality of life and create enduring value globally. We achieve this through our strategic priorities, which focus on customer impact, purposeful technology, empowering people, and fostering a growth mindset among our employees.

Explore how we continue to make a meaningful difference through our corporate social responsibility initiatives:

Environmental sustainability

Safeguarding and preserving the natural environment is vital for the future of humanity. Siemens was the first global industrial company to pledge 100% carbon neutrality by 2030, and by 2020, we had already reduced our emissions by 54%. We define clear goals and actions for our sustainability ambitions with the DEGREE sustainability framework. This framework defines our priorities and objectives across six key areas of social and environmental impact.

Discover how Siemens is working towards a more sustainable future in our 2023 Sustainability Report.

Workplace culture

As a global company operating in over 190 countries, Siemens is committed to supporting employees worldwide by offering maximum flexibility for both in-person and remote work. We prioritize providing our employees with the best opportunities for career growth, recognizing that learning and personal development are lifelong processes, regardless of career stage. Through initiatives like the Siemens Foundation, we work to close the opportunity gap for young adults pursuing STEM technical careers.

Learn more about how Siemens strives to support our people through various programs and initiatives.

Diversity, equity and inclusion programs

At Siemens, we highly value diversity, equity, and inclusion, embracing a range of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences across all levels of our organization. Our commitment is reflected in our robust Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), which foster an inclusive environment. We are also dedicated to promoting gender and racial equity within our workplace, while fostering an inclusive environment for LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities.

Discover how our initiatives and programs contribute to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Charitable donations and fundraising

Siemens recognizes the importance of providing quick and straightforward assistance to support our communities. Through the Siemens Caring Hands association, we have contributed over €28 million in the past three years for disaster relief. Siemens is helping people in need around the world through over 250 projects and collaborates with over 165 in network NGOs to carry out projects effectively and quickly.

Learn more about how Siemens’ initiatives have provided support for:

Volunteerism

At Siemens, we understand the profound impact of volunteerism on both global and local communities. Our corporate commitment focuses on enhancing quality of life and creating lasting societal value through volunteer efforts. We have accumulated 36,000 corporate volunteering hours in support for charitable organizations, granting 2 volunteering days a year to each employee.

Learn more about our employee volunteering opportunities and how our initiatives drive global social development.

About Siemens Digital Industries Software

Siemens Digital Industries Software enables companies of all sizes to drive innovation by leveraging digital twin technology. From engineering to manufacturing and electronics design, our solutions are made to help you achieve greater agility, visibility, and automation. For more information on Siemens Digital Industries Software, visit https://www.sw.siemens.com/en-US/.

About TrustRadius

TrustRadius is a reputable research and peer-review platform for B2B software. Business leaders rely on verified reviews and analysis to make well-informed decisions for their organizations about which software offerings best fit their needs. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, TrustRadius garners over 12 million visitors annually to create and engage with trusted reviews and data.