Continues path of Enel about equal opportunities and inclusion. After Enel Spa and Enel Italia Spa also Enel Commercial Italy got the certificazione (UNI PdR 125:2022) on gender equality, a recognition that involves, in particular, Enel Energia, Enel Sole, Enel X Italy ed Enel X Way Italia and which testifies, once again, to the concrete commitment of the Group led byto Flavio Cattaneo in promoting a fair, inclusive and diversity-respectful work environment.
The certification is based on objective and measurable indicators that analyze numerous strategic areas: from organizational culture and strategy to governance, from company policies to human resources management processes, from career growth opportunities to pay equity, parenting protections, and work-life balance. This significant achievement represents not a point of arrival, but a step in a continuous journey aimed at building a context working increasingly modern, inclusive e planet in all areas of the company.
Gender equality as a driver of growth and innovation
Promoting gender equality, in fact, means generating value, fostering innovation and contributing to sustainable development, with concrete benefits not only for individuals, but also for communities and the economic system as a whole. equality between men and women since world of work, in fact, is not only a question of equity and social justice: it is also a powerful engine of economic growthCompanies that invest in inclusion and diversity strengthen their competitiveness, thanks to the wealth of perspectives and the capacity for innovation that arises from environments free from discrimination and prejudice.
The commitment di Enel for reduce the gender gap e valorize diversity is the result of several initiatives Launched over time, in the various geographical contexts in which the Group operates. These initiatives are designed to highlight success stories, with a growing focus on the role and contribution of women, and to create concrete conditions for talent to express itself fully, without barriers.
Enel: an ongoing commitment to gender equality
The certification obtained by Enel Commercial Italy is part of a broader path towards gender equality which already saw last year Enel Spa e Enel Italia Spa Achieving this important result confirms a corporate culture founded on respect, merit, and the valorization of individual uniqueness. Over the years, the Group has implemented tangible and verifiable measures to ensure equal pay and career opportunities, coupled with policies to support parenting, designed to concretely support the reconciliation of family and professional responsibilities, particularly for women. This approach strengthens Enel's leadership among the companies most committed to bridging the gender gap, one of the great challenges of our time and one of the most important. central objectives of the UN Agenda for Sustainable Development.
The following also fit into this direction: training campaigns Enel launched in Italy and globally, in collaboration with schools and universities, to promote young women's access to scientific careers. Initiatives that have already involving over 10 girls around the worldThe project in question, now in its fifth edition, has seen the p in Italy in the last yearparticipation of over 2.000 high school students it's about 46 STEM professionals from the Enel Group, who shared their skills and experiences to inspire new generations to pursue careers in fields still dominated by men. The data was released on the occasion of International Women in Science Day.
