Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Continental, we value every voice and each person to bring their passion and skills to work together as a team. We also believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to a culture that is both empowering and inclusive. While our longstanding values help guide our actions; diversity, equity and inclusion is a perpetual journey. As a company, we are dedicated to this journey and steadfast in our efforts.
Supplier Diversity
DE&I at Continental
Create an Inclusive Culture
Establishing a formal supporting infrastructure that offers a sense of belonging for employees to bring their best and whole selves to work.
Ensuring a Diverse Workforce
Help to remove bias from people practices by implementing processes and strategies that aim to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization.
Investing in our Communities
Engaging in outreach activities and establishing partnerships to help eliminate disparities in education and help to increase the future pipeline of diverse talent in STEM fields.
Employee Resource Groups
The AAPI ERG’s mission is to create and foster positive and relevant exchange for Continental professionals in support of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Our AAPI ERG is a positive space to optimize awareness of Asian culture, values, and history so that everyone can have a better understanding of each culture and individual instead of grouping all Asians to one stereotype.
Our BAAN ERG supports Continental’s efforts in attracting, retaining, and advancing Black & African American talent by increasing cultural awareness. BAAN advances a diverse and inclusive work environment, focusing on current and future African-American employees, helping African-American employees achieve their fullest professional development and participating in internal and external activities to attract, retain, empower and inspire African-American employees.
The Co-Pride Network's mission is to serve as a visible, accessible resource to LGBTQIA+ community and allies at Continental, supporting our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts to ensure a welcoming and inclusive work culture for everyone.
HOLA is a vibrant, fully engaged Latin community positively contributing to the success of Continental North America. HOLA fosters group networking, mentoring and shared experiences while promoting a fun, dynamic and positive working environment. Additionally, HOLA provides tools and support to help overcome challenges and help voices be heard. The team also provides cross-functional teamwork while bringing together employees at different levels, across departments and locations.
The Mental Health University (MHU) ERG has a mission to offer programs and activities that support our colleagues in their pursuit of less stress and more happiness, as well as provide education and resources to promote overall better mental health.
The Continental Women’s Network (CWN) ERG inspires, empowers, and supports our female colleagues in achieving their goals while raising awareness for others to become stronger allies. The ERG is a group of women promoting female career development and equal opportunities in the workplace.
The Continental Young Professional (CYP) network has a mission to provide career development, civic engagement, and networking opportunities to anyone who seeks them. Their training opportunities focus on building essential skills and attributes to help individuals excel in their career journey. In addition to learning, the CYP is dedicated to creating a friendly, supportive work culture for employees to thrive and have fun!
The Continental Sustainability Network's mission is to create a network of employees in the North America region who are passionate about sustainability. We focus on actionable ideas in the scope of Continental's key sustainability ambitions that can be implemented at Continental locations for our company, our employees, and our communiities.
Continental's Veterans Network has been established for military veterans, their advocates and allies. The mission of the Veterans ERG is to embrace our proud community of employee veterans who support and encourage each other through shared experiences, veteran recruitment, career development, community involvement, and retention.
“Connect, Serve, Inform”.
