Women4Metals

Our vision is to jointly establish the metal industry as an attractive employer for
women, where fair conditions (transparent career paths, work-life balance, equal pay, etc.) prevail for all.

Within the network, we want to support each other and, as role models, inspire other women with our passion for this industry.

• Aurubis AG is the initiator and main sponsor of W4M. The head of the network is Stefanie Klein.

• The network is officially supported by various companies, associations, universities, start-ups, and self-employed individuals in the metal industry who contribute to the growth and progress of the network as official partners/supporters.

• Together with diverse representatives of our partners, we have established an advisory committee that provides guidance and recommendations for the strategic direction and development of the network.

• Through this network, we want to attract more women to the metal industry, fill more key positions with women, and generally support women on their career paths.
• Furthermore, we would like to put more focus on the female perspective for the ongoing development of the metal industry.
• Women will gain more visibility in the metal industry and in their companies. Our network makes it possible for us to appear together, e.g., at trade fairs and industry meetings.
• With W4M, equal opportunities in the metal industry can be actively demanded and enforced, and employer conditions for women can be revised and improved.

• Elevate your organization’s profile as an employer, showcasing commitment to diversity and women’s advancement and possibly including it in your ESG reporting
• Constantly enhance your organization’s offerings for women, increasing job satisfaction and retention
• Provide your female employees with access to exclusive, industry-wide training, programs, and events
• Collaborate & engage with like-minded experts from different companies from the metal industry
• Play an active role in shaping W4M and advancing diversity & inclusion in the metal industry
• Easily become part of a growing network and take advantage of its benefits to advance your company’s gender diversity efforts by taking a pioneering role

• Connect & collaborate with a variety of people in the metal industry through our shared community platform
• Attend exclusive events & training sessions
• Participate in exclusive cross-mentoring program across the metal industry
• Gain access to different resources, e.g., W4M newsletter, podcast, industry-specific publications, and more
• Participate in regular discussion groups to shape the network and take action
• Take on the role of a W4M ambassador, representing the initiative and vision at events, on LinkedIn, etc.