the shape the m manifesto - one metro
At METRO, we have always thought big. We grow, we learn, and we think ahead. We want to go our personal paths and at the same time shape the market together as OneMETRO. To do so, we invite you to take on responsibility, make our company your company and create a business together that remains true to its roots but always seeks new solution.
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#1 SHAPE A CAREER WITH PURPOSE
It’s up to you. Create an impact through the power of food. Support independent businesses. Secure the supply of millions of customers. Make wholesale better. And leave a mark.
#2 CREATE THE STATUS YOU WANT
Your path – your decision. Shape your career and your environment. Work locally, internationally, together. Find your Work-Life-Balance through all the benefits of a successful and multinational company.
#3 MAKE PROGRESSION - WHOEVER YOU ARE
Come as you are. Evolve step by step and shape your strengths through numerous talent development programs.
#4 NEVER STOP LEARNING
Experience lifelong learning. interact, develop, and learn in international, dynamic collaborations and find mentors along your path. Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to grow and develop your skills, we offer a supportive environment that empowers you to reach your full potential.
#5 PARTICIPATE IN TEAMS THAT WORK
Feel togetherness that is shaped by strong relationships, built on mutual respect, trust, and collaboration. As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to share experiences, impact your surroundings, and build sustainable connections with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
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Let's find out where you can use your strengths at their best. At METRO, there are not only many different jobs waiting for you, but also various ways in which you can evolve.
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FEMALE EMPOWERMENT
The Female Empowerment sub-network aims to connect women in METRO, offer development opportunities, and showcase their talents. We aim to foster the growth and empowerment of women within METRO and see them reach new milestone.
DIVERSITY
Our work encompasses a variety of actions and events throughout the year, including International Women’s Day, PRIDE, Black History, Disability Month, and more. These initiatives aim to create awareness and educate our colleagues. Additionally, our commitment to diversity extends beyond events; in METRO, you are never alone- you will always find support in your MISSION network.
SUSTAINABILITY
To create a more sustainable METRO and to empower everyone who wants to support this goal, our Mission Network provides employees with the opportunity to make a positive impact on our environment and social development within METRO and beyond.
Charta der Vielfalt
Since 2007, METRO has signed the German Diversity Charter. This initiative seeks to strengthen diversity in companies. Its aim is to create a working environment that is free of prejudice.
All employees should be shown appreciation. Independent of gender, nationality, ethnic background, religion, worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.
Gender Equality Index
METRO AG is one of 418 companies across 45 countries and regions to join the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI). We promote equal professional opportunities for men and women.
In addition, we have voluntarily set ourselves a target for the proportion of women in management positions at METRO Wholesale. By September 2025 we aim to reach 30% internationally.
UN Standards of Conduct for Business
In May 2018 METRO signs the United Nations "Free and Equal" Standards of Conduct for Business, a code of conduct for companies that ensures that all employees are "free and equal" and do not experience any discrimination - neither in their own company, in affiliated communities or at suppliers.
LEAD Network CEO Pledge
The LEAD Network CEO Pledge accelerates gender parity and drives inclusion in the European Retail & CPG value chain. Launched in 2017 50 CEO’s have signed it yet.
Its about CEO driven effort to accelerate gender parity and drive inclusion in the European Retail & CPG. By signing the pledge the CEO commits to a significant increase (at least 5%) from the current baselines and build a plan to achive gender parity over the next decade.
driven by beliefs
At METRO, we combine our sCore growth strategy with guiding principles that we call The Fundamentals. These principles provide clear and consistent rules of conduct – and they apply to everyone at METRO, in every country and company. Our commitment: we are wholesale. That is what we do best. And we want to become even better at it. The basis for this is our ONE METRO spirit: everyone is needed, everyone stands together – with curiosity and determination, courage and drive, commitment and trust.
WHOLESALE. EVERYWHERE. EVERY TIME. We do what we do with heart and soul, non-negotiable in all aspects: Efficiency over beauty. From complexity to simplicity.
GROWTH IS KING. SPEED MATTERS. RESULTS COUNT. We act with full conviction in our strengths. Be courageous, be fast: The result is what counts, not perfection.
BASIS AND BASICS. Nuts and bolts. No-frills. It’s as simple as that. Top quality, best prices, passionate people, delivery to the point and digitally empowered. Every day.
WER WILL, DER KANN. NEVER STOP, NO FEAR. Determination has no barriers. Stumbling is okay, failure is allowed – giving up isn’t.
ONE METRO. Together we’ll reach the top, together we have fun and celebrate success. We’re constantly improving and learning from each other. We are looking for what unites us, not what separates us. We run together and we win together.
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Whoever you are: Become a valued member with all your qualities and attributes. Make an impact and grow with us.
