Diversity Statement

Diversity Statement

At Andersen, we value individual differences and leverage these unique capabilities and perspectives to better understand our customers and grow our business.

We are committed to demonstrating mutual respect and appreciation of our similarities and differences (for example, race, color, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, education, ethnicity, age, language, physical ability and thought) so that each employee can realize his/her potential and we exceed our customers’ expectations.

By building a diverse workforce, we are living our values, cultivating innovation and strengthening our culture. Our founding father, Hans Andersen, believed in the philosophy of All Together. This spirit of everyone working together to achieve business goals and delight our customers is still alive today as we embrace diversity in all forms.

Being different and better helped establish Andersen as the world’s largest window and door maker. Being diverse will help us keep this leadership position.

Definition

Diversity includes race, color, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, education, ethnicity, age, language, physical ability and thought.

Why diversity is important at Andersen

We need to reflect our marketplace and our customers to ensure continued success. Diverse, high-performing teams allow us to effectively meet the expectations of our customers.

Cultivating a diverse workforce allows for innovation, creativity and effective problem-solving.  It strengthens our ability to respond to changing environments and customer needs, leading to a greater competitive advantage. 

A diverse, engaged workforce will lead to greater performance in all areas of our business.  Developing all members of our workforce allows each Andersen associate the opportunity to reach his or her full potential. 

Building a diverse workforce is the right thing to do.  It supports Andersen’s ALL TOGETHER philosophy and our corporate values.  Diversity is a societal expectation and value.

Building a culture that respects and supports individual differences in an environment of teamwork helps establish Andersen as an employer of choice.  This is especially important as workforce demographics continue to change: Diversity is a labor market imperative.

Andersen Supplier Diversity Guidelines and Application