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  • Products
    • SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SOLUTIONS
    • Technologies and Innovation for Energy Transition and Decarbonization
    • Responsible supply chain
  • Operations
    • CIRCULAR AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS
    • Eco-efficiency and Waste and Emission Management
    • Carbon Neutral in Operations
  • People
    • ENGAGED EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITIES
    • Sustainable Growth of the Communities
    • Comprehensive Well-being, Diversity and Inclusion
  • Governance
    • GOVERNANCE AND ETHICAL CONDUCT
    • Engagement and Transparent Communication
    • Compliance and Integrity
WEG - Driving efficiency and sustainability

Comprehensive Well-being, Diversity and Inclusion

Safety and health

WEG is committed to the safety, maintenance and improvement of the quality of life of its employees, providing a safe and healthy environment for daily activities.

Some of the programs and actions that promote health, well-being and quality of life: Living Well Program, Vaccination Campaigns, Labor Gymnastics, Occupational Health and Medical Surveillance Program, Ergonomics Program and WEG Hearing Conservation Program.

Some of the programs and actions that promote safety: LTFIR Reduction Goal, Routines for Mapping Safety and Ergonomics Hazards and Risks, Safety Audits, Internal Accident Prevention Commission, Machine and Equipment Assessment Program etc.

WEG also has training and awareness initiatives on global health issues, such as HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases – NCDs (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, etc.)

In addition to those programs and actions, WEG offers various benefits to employees, such as Health Plan, Dental Plan, WEG Social Security, gifts on commemorative dates etc.

In 2023, WEG launched an awareness campaign about the use of cell phones, warning about the risks involved when these devices are used on the move.

In 2025, WEG started to offer to employees in Brasil the +Saúde platform, a health platform through a mobile app that can be used to schedule medical appointments with general practicioners, consultations with psychologists and nutritionists. 

In April 2025, the focus of the ViverBem Program was on Mental Health. 

In this month, the Company offered lectures to employees on the themes of: 

  • Stress and Anxiety; 
  • Anxiety Management; 
  • Technological dependency. 

The themes of harassment and mental health were also covered on lectures offered by The Internal Comission for Accident Prevention, in June 2025.

Life and work balance

WEG operations, according to the needs and definitions of each location/country, have benefits that provide a balance between personal and professional life, such as:

  • Workplace gymnastics program
  • Breastfeeding rooms and service kiosks
  • Paternity/maternity support programs
  • Flexible hours and Home Office when the role allows
  • Financial and psychological support for employees affected by natural disasters and chronic illnesses
  • Schooling programs for young people and adults (upskilling)
  • Health and well-being programs in the workplace and in the communities where we operate

 

WEG Health and Safety Policy ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System Certificates

Child education support program

WEG Offers through the Child education support program possibilities for childcare during working hours, through agreements with: 

  • Municipal Child Education Centers; 
  • Private Child Education Centers; 
  • Childcare support benefit through payroll discount 

WEG provides maternity protection for employees in Brazil, granting the right to 120 days of maternity leave, and 5 days for the father, in accordance with Brazilian law.

Psychosocial Support

Psychology: 

  • Support for the Mental Health Program; 
  • Support for leaders; 
  • Assistance to employees with mental health concerns (e.g., grief, emergencies/crises, work-related distress, and/or behavioral dependencies). 

Social Services: 

  • Assistance and guidance to employees in situations of vulnerability (e.g., financial difficulties, family conflicts, substance abuse); 
  • Support for leaders; 
  • Monitoring of people with disabilities (PwD); 
  • Referral of mental health and working condition cases to promote well-being; 
  • Guidance on access to services, rights, and benefits; 
  • Encouragement of continuing education for professional and personal development; 
  • Follow-up of conflicts and psychosocial issues in partnership with a multidisciplinary team. 

Retiring Preparation Program

Since 1985, through an initiative of one of its founders, Mr. Eggon João da Silva, WEG has aimed to provide knowledge and foster reflection among employees, helping them develop life projects for their third career.

Organizational Climate Management

At WEG, we believe that a good work environment is built on active listening and the participation of everyone. Our organizational climate management is structured in steps that promote dialogue, identify improvement opportunities, and strengthen a high-performance culture.

The Internal Organizational Climate Survey is a tool that indicates the level of employee engagement with the company through data collection. The survey is already consolidated across all units in Brazil, and in the previous cycle, it was also applied in Portugal, China, Dubai, and Central Asia. In 2025, the process is expanding to other international branches, reinforcing WEG’s commitment to continuous global listening.

Based on the results, strategies and actions are outlined to build a more inclusive, innovative, and high-performance environment.

Climate Survey Update – 2025 Cycle

In this cycle, the survey underwent a methodological revision, including the "Balance and Well-being" section, which evaluates employees’ perceptions regarding health, safety, workload, and the balance between personal and professional life. This change reflects WEG's commitment to holistic care for people and aligns with ESG practices.

Furthermore, the questionnaire was expanded to 50 questions, including e-NPS and diversity self-declaration.

The presentation of results was also updated, moving from Tableau to Power BI, with data available to all leaders according to their level.

Important: Results have evolved with each cycle, thanks to the joint work between managers and employees; however, due to changes in the questionnaire and research structure, this cycle’s results are not directly comparable to previous cycles. The new approach aims to provide a broader and updated view of the employee experience.

External recognition

As a highlight in people management, WEG has received external recognition as "a place where everyone wants to work" (employer of choice). Mexico has been recognized for 12 years with the Super Empresas Expansión award. In 2024, she was recognized again in this award.

 

Código de Ética

El Código de Ética WEG tiene un papel importante en la formalización de las conductas esperadas de nuestros colaboradores y demás partes interesadas, así como reforzar el compromiso WEG en promover una cultura de respeto al prójimo.

ACCEDA AL CÓDIGO DE ÉTICA WEG

Promoviendo la Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión

Entendiendo la importancia del papel de los liderazgos para la Diversidad e Inclusión, WEG tiene un módulo de capacitación en la Academia de Liderazgos, dedicado al tema.

La Academia de Liderazgos de WEG hace parte del Programa de Desarrollo de Liderazgo, cuyo objetivo es proporcionar a los nuevos líderes la inmersión en la cultura WEG y destacar la importancia del su papel en el proceso de gestión de personas.

Además del módulo de capacitación en la Academia de Liderazgos, conferencias y workshops vienen siendo realizados para comprometimiento y sensibilización de gestores.

La capacitación en el Código de Ética WEG, que contempla a todos los colaboradores, también engloba cuestiones de Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión.

Programa de Cualificación para personas con Deficiencia

Atenta a los desafíos y necesidades de evolución continua en diferentes frentes de diversidad e inclusión, WEG viene desarrollando importantes iniciativas para evolucionar la gestión de inclusión de personas con deficiencia.

El programa QPcD - Cualificación para personas con Deficiencia tiene el objetivo de capacitar y desarrollar a los candidatos PcDs para una actuación en actividades operacionales.

Algunos ejemplos de acciones para diversidad e inclusión ya implementadas:

  • Política WEG de personas con deficiencia (PcDs)
  • Cartilla de Orientaciones para Gestión de Personas con Deficiencia
  • Cupos Afirmativos para PcD
  • Comité de Diversidad, equidad e inclusión

Convenios Colectivos

Aproximadamente el 95% de los empleados están cubiertos por convenios colectivos.

 

Desarrollo y Capacitación

WEG promueve el desarrollo continuo de sus colaboradores y pasantes a través de programas estructurados de calificación técnica y comportamental. A través de la plataforma WEG Education, accesible a todos los colaboradores, se ofrece una amplia variedad de cursos en las áreas de Tecnología, Sistemas y Procesos, Salud y Seguridad y Comportamental. Estos contenidos, disponibles en formatos en línea, presenciales y a distancia, fortalecen la adaptación a las nuevas tecnologías y el uso de herramientas digitales en el día a día laboral.

Las capacitaciones están alineadas con las necesidades del puesto actual o con la preparación para futuras posiciones, contribuyendo directamente al crecimiento sostenible de la organización. Gran parte de los entrenamientos son desarrollados e impartidos por colaboradores experimentados, lo que valoriza los talentos internos, promueve la difusión del conocimiento organizacional y fortalece los vínculos entre profesionales nuevos y experimentados, creando un ambiente colaborativo de aprendizaje continuo.

Entre los programas de elevación, desarrollo y calificación ofrecidos por WEG, se destacan: QPOP – Calificación Profesional de Operadores de Producción, QPET – Calificación Profesional de Ingenieros y Tecnólogos, QPSS – Calificación Profesional en Six Sigma y WAIUP – WEG Artificial Intelligence Upskilling Program, además de auxilios escolares, posgrados in company y el Programa de Idiomas WEG, que ofrece una plataforma de aprendizaje accesible a todos los colaboradores.

A través del programa de capacitación Seis Sigma, en 2022 se implementaron 455 proyectos de mejora, y en 2023 y 2024 595 proyectos de mejora.

WEG también invierte continuamente en el desarrollo de sus liderazgos a través de la Academia de Liderazgo. Esta iniciativa promueve programas enfocados en el crecimiento de talentos en todos los niveles jerárquicos, abarcando desde profesionales identificados como futuros líderes hasta ejecutivos. El principal objetivo es potenciar el desempeño de los líderes, alineándolos de forma consistente con la misión, visión, valores y cultura de la empresa. Para ello, cada nivel de gestión cuenta con un Programa de Desarrollo personalizado, basado en el modelo Pipeline de Liderazgo y en las Competencias Gerenciales de WEG. De esta manera, preparamos a nuestros líderes para los desafíos estratégicos de las diferentes etapas de la trayectoria organizacional.

 

Learn more about WEG’s actions in Sustainability

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WEG supplies electric motors for blue ammonia project in the United States

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Energy efficiency in the shrimp farming sector expands with WEGmotion Drives

The electrification of water pumps in shrimp farms enables energy savings and reduced maintenance, strengthening WEG’s presence in the Ecuadorian market.

WEG advances in Energy Efficiency Program with modernization of the Stamping Plant in Jaraguá do Sul.

WEG advances in Energy Efficiency Program with modernization of the Stamping Plant in Jaraguá do Sul.

From modernization to performance: how WEG reduced energy consumption by 30%.

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