Two fair pay certificates for DEG

Fair pay and equal opportunities are key success factors in a sustainable human resources policy, and underpin DEG’s commitment to non-discriminatory remuneration. This commitment has now received external validation in the form of two certifications received along with KfW and KfW IPEX-Bank. One of these was the result of a pay equity analysis, carried out for the first time in 2024 by MRH Trowe & Lurse GmbH, confirming an adjusted gender pay gap of 2.17% at DEG, which is significantly below the 5% threshold for certification. The other was the designation, along with KfW and KfW IPEX-Bank, as “Universal Fair Pay Analyst” in the Universal Fair Pay Check conducted by FPI Fair Pay Innovation Lab gGmbH.

“These certifications show that we have put fair and transparent remuneration structures into practice at DEG. We aim to further reduce structural imbalances and provide all employees with equal development opportunities,” said Juliane Killich, Head of Human Resources at DEG, which she manages jointly with Joerg Lorleberg.

The certificates acknowledge DEG’s sustainable human resources policy, which, in addition to fair pay, also focuses on diversity, equal opportunities and an inclusive working environment. This involves a range of measures such as flexible working time models, work-life balance arrangements and programmes for individual employee development.