Our corporate culture – how we make decisions and collaborate

Values within the company are demonstrated not only in mission statements, but also in our daily interactions. Here, you will gain an honest insight into what connects us and ensures the reliability of our work.

Facts that demonstrate our diversity and strength

SCHOTT is shaped by people from many backgrounds. This results in a unique work culture. These figures make it tangible:

17,400

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Approximately 17,400 employees at sites in more than 30 countries worldwide

110

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Teams from over 110 nations

19%

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19% women in the top two management levels

Corporate values that are tangible—every day

Culture is shaped in everyday life: through team spirit, responsibility, diversity, and a willingness to learn.

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Collaboration and team culture

We work together openly, respectfully, and in a solution-oriented manner—across disciplines and as equals.

Zwei Personen in Arbeitskleidung geben sich in einer Industriehalle die Hand.

Values that inspire us

Responsibility, pioneering spirit, and reliability define our actions and enable us to make clear, fact-based decisions.

Zwei Personen in Arbeitskleidung stehen in einer Produktionshalle und unterhalten sich.

Diversity and Inclusion in the Company

Diverse perspectives are encouraged—because good decisions rarely result from a single point of view. At SCHOTT, we call this "Best Teams."

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Purpose in what we do

We develop materials and technologies that make an impact in many future-oriented fields—and take responsibility for our actions.

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Development and Learning

Further development takes place here every day: through real projects, clear feedback, training, and the freedom to experiment.

Colleagues share what working at SCHOTT means to them

Culture is not created on paper, but through daily interaction. Here, colleagues share what they value about working with us—and what shapes their experience.
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    Trust and support have made my journey at SCHOTT possible.
    Inga Kreutz
    Facility Management
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    Working globally while still experiencing a family atmosphere—that is exactly what makes the difference for me.
    Markus Geltl
    Head of Strategic Procurement
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    I began as a temporary employee—today, I am a skilled professional with responsibility.
    Cylde Claude
    Warehouse Logistics Specialist
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    Collegiality, autonomy, and international diversity—that is the culture I value.
    Greta Schlinke
    Service Manager
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    Diversity fosters innovation. We promote diversity with the Best Teams.

    Diverse perspectives, equality, and inclusion are not only important, but are true success factors in our corporate strategy. That is why we create structures that facilitate exchange and strengthen a sense of belonging. Our guiding principle is "Best Teams".

    Development and lifelong learning

    Eine Person schreibt an einer Glaswand mit Haftnotizen, während eine weitere Person danebensteht und zusieht.

    We support the personal development of our employees through programs, mentoring, workshops, and exchange formats. This fosters new perspectives and strong networks.

    Platforms for exchange and inspiration

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    Global networks (ERGs) and initiatives foster exchange across teams and locations. Formats such as "Teamup Tuesday" bring employees together and facilitate the sharing of knowledge worldwide.

    Compatibility of career and family

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    Flexible working models, trust-based working hours, and hybrid collaboration enable work practices that can be adapted to various life situations.

    Our teams make SCHOTT what it is

    For us, Best Teams is not just a philosophy – it's what makes our collaboration successful. Because we know that it is people who make SCHOTT. How do we bring Best Teams to life in our daily work?

    Leadership

    We are committed to an inclusive leadership culture in which development is a top priority. We set individual goals and roadmaps, organize workshops for female leaders, and offer a global mentoring initiative.

    Communication

    At SCHOTT, we talk with each other – not past each other. Open communication is not just a program, but part of our everyday reality. Global formats such as TeamUp bring colleagues from around the world together, and Employee Resource Groups like the SCHOTT Women Collective create spaces for genuine exchange. Because effective collaboration begins when people truly listen to one another.

    Best Teams is at the core of our work

    Diversity is not just lip service for us – we embed it in concrete processes: from hiring to succession planning. Unconscious bias training is mandatory for managers, and when filling key positions, we rely on diverse panels. In this way, we ensure that Best Teams is not just an aspiration, but a lived reality.

    Variety in figures

    Diversity is more than just a promise—it is demonstrated through data, initiatives, and tangible developments. We are continuously working to embed diversity, equal opportunity, and participation within our core processes. Key figures, which we regularly measure and assess, support us in this effort. Our KPIs with targets for 2030:

      23 %

      female employees at all levels worldwide

      11%

      Employees at global SCHOTT sites with a different country of origin

      22 %

      Non-German employees at SCHOTT locations in Germany

      19%

      Women in the top two leadership levels

      27 %

      All nationalities employed at SCHOTT are also represented at the top two management levels.

      Benefits that support talent development

      We offer you a professional future, enable further development within the company, and support diverse life models. This creates an environment where everyone can grow, maintain their health, and plan for the long term.

      Perspective, fairness, and genuine reliability

      Zwei Personen in Arbeitskleidung geben sich in einer Produktionshalle die Hand.

      In addition to stable employment and fair remuneration, we offer a range of bonuses and additional benefits. In this way, we create a foundation on which talents can build—today and in the future.

      Balance, health, and a daily routine that fits

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      Flexible working hours in administration, part-time models, and plannable shifts in production – at SCHOTT, we design work to fit seamlessly into life. Supported by comprehensive health services, we create framework conditions that harmonize professional and personal needs.

      Growth, development, and future planning

      Mehrere Personen in blauen Hemden stehen im Kreis und legen zum Teamzusammenhalt ihre Hände übereinander.

      Further training, individual development paths, and a strong pension scheme give talents the opportunity to actively and independently shape their professional future.

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