Ranking
Europe's Diversity Leaders 2025
Based on an independent survey from a vast sample of more than 100,000 employees across 16 european countries along with an evaluation of three different indicators of commitment to diversity, Europe’s 850 Diversity Leaders are awarded in the 6th edition in cooperation with the Financial Times.
- Clear and detailed methodology
- Segmented by countries and industry
- Partnered with the Financial Times
> 13,000
> 13,000
companies evaluated
> 100,000
> 100,000
employees surveyed
850
850
companies awarded
Ranking Details
Europe's Diversity Leaders 2025
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Project Details
About the project
More than 13,000 corporations from all industry sectors employing at least 250 people in the following countries were eligible: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
The companies were identified through extensive desk research. The survey was conducted using online access panels, providing representative samples of the workforce in the respective countries.
The 850 companies receiving the highest total scores were awarded as the Diversity Leaders 2025.
Scoring
The scoring in our evaluation
Our scoring model is based on an independent survey from a vast sample of more than 100,000 employees. In addition to the survey, three different indicators of commitment to diversity have been researched for all companies.
For each, the share of women in management positions and their communication in favour of diversity have been evaluated but also a Denominator score determined on the basis of online research and public diversity data was assigned.
In total, over 300,000 evaluations formed the basis to identify the Diversity Leaders.
Direct score
The employees were asked to give their opinion on a series of statements surrounding the topics of age, gender equality, ethnicity, disability, LGBTQ+ and general diversity concerning their own employer. The rate of agreement/disagreement regarding the statements was measured on a 5-point Likert scale. In order to take the opinions of diverse groups into account, the recommendations of women, elders, and ethnic minorities were weighted significantly higher than the recommendations from non-minority groups. In addition, a perception correction factor (comparison between recommendations from minorities vs. from non-minorities) was used to adjust the score in case the rating of diversity groups deviated strongly from non-diversity groups’ ratings.
Engagement
Indicators of objective and publicly available diversity information (e.g. existence of a management position responsible for diversity, proactive communication of diverse company culture, published annual CSR and/or Diversity Report) were taken into account. Statista researched these indicators for each company using publicly available company information.
Indirect score
Additionally, participants were given the chance to evaluate other employers in their respective industries that stand out either positively or negatively with regard to diversity. Only the recommendations of minority groups were considered.
Management
Based on extensive research an index was built based on the share of women who fill top executive or board positions. Statista researched this data for each company using publicly available company information (Oct.-Dec. 2020). For around 10% of evaluated companies this data was not available/verifiable. Therefore, a mean score across all evaluated companies was used to not negatively affect companies with out sufficient information.
METHODOLOGY
How we work
Learn about our general approach to creating employer rankings. Further details about how the ranking was created can be found in the Europe's Diversity Leaders 2025 methodology.
01 Concept
For our employment projects, we evaluate and rank the world’s leading employers, highlighting organizations that excel in fostering positive work environments and sustainable growth. Our rankings help job seekers make informed career choices while providing companies with a benchmark to assess their standing in the global job market.
02 Data Collection
For data collection, our team of analysts creates detailed online questionnaires that ask survey participants about work-related topics. By working with leading online access panels worldwide, suitable participants are identified and surveyed independently of potentially awarded employer brands. Survey responses are then checked for quality and validity (interview length, variances, inconsistencies) and sorted accordingly.
03 Evaluation
To evaluate the data, we apply a scoring model that combines direct feedback on the participants’ own employers with indirect feedback on other employers within their professional fields.
04 Quality Assurance
For each potential award-winning employer, company information is researched and eligibility for the list is confirmed. This step serves as quality assurance and is presented as information in the publication.
Partnership
Our media partner
The Financial Times is one of the world’s leading business news organizations, recognized internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy. It is part of Nikkei Inc., which provides a broad range of information, news and services for the global business community.
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