Diversity

DB Group is continuing on its path toward greater diversity and more women in leadership: the aim of increasing the share of women in leadership positions in companies subject to the Second Act on Equal Participation of Men and Women in Management Positions (FüPoG II) to a total of 30% at the Supervisory Board, Management Board/Executive Board and first and second management levels by the end of 2024 was achieved. The aim now is to increase the share of women at these management levels to 40% by 2035. In total, more than 55,000 women work in DB Group (about 24% of the total workforce). Our long-term goal is equal participation.

DB Group’s activities in this area were also recognized externally in March 2025. For the third time in a row, DB Group took first place in the Women’s Career Index (FKI) ranking. The FKI is a measurement instrument for the development of successful women’s careers. It provides key indicators on new leadership, diversity and transformation.

In the first half of 2025, DB Group again presented a message of cohesion and openness on German Diversity Day in May, this time under the motto “When diversity wins, DB wins.” From personal LinkedIn statements to team photos from everyday working life and thoughts on their own experience of diversity, numerous employees from across Germany took part in the campaign.

To mark International Women’s Day in March 2025, DB Group sent out a sign of diversity with the Female ICE. Initiated by the “Frauen bei der Bahn” women’s network, an ICE train with an all-female crew traveled from Berlin to Frankfurt am Main. The Female ICE forms part of the International Women’s Month at DB Group, which includes recruiting events and job advice specifically for women to highlight how wide-ranging the career opportunities at DB Group are.

DB Group participated in the nationwide Christopher Street Day (CSD) demonstrations together with the “railbow” network for LGBTIQ employees. By the end of June 2025, DB Group had been represented at CSD demonstrations in eight cities. DB Group is also sending a visible signal of support for respect and diversity by flying rainbow flags at many locations.