Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Valuing people and their diversity is core to the Group's strategy, which for years has promoted equity and inclusion as drivers of growth and innovation. We believe that an inclusive work environment, able to welcome every viewpoint and talent, is the key to richer and more informed choices.
The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Structure guides our ongoing commitment, overseeing the strategy and the various initiatives developed to transform these values into tangible results, as certified by the awards we have obtained.
of the Group's total population.
Intesa Sanpaolo is the first Bank in Italy and among the first in Europe to receive the Gender Equality European & International Standard.
evaluated in 2023 with indicators to enhance female talent.
Intesa Sanpaolo is the first large Italian banking group certified for gender equality under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR).
among the new 2022-2023 appointments, 18 women achieved leading positions.
Intesa Sanpaolo received the "best improvement" award and the "best ally" award, assigned to the Chief Financial Officer.
Promoting inclusion at all levels
The promotion of a culture of inclusion is a key pillar of the Group's DE&I strategy and is reflected in practical initiatives aimed at all the people, at every organisational level. Training, awareness and listening are essential tools to build an environment where every person at Intesa Sanpaolo can express their potential and make their unique contribution.
To ensure real and widespread inclusion, we actively involve top management in a discussion process on Inclusive Leadership, and are committed to raising awareness among the entire company population on the use of a language that is mindful and attentive to overcoming biases and prejudices, in particular thanks to the "Parole di tutto rispetto - Respectful words" project.
Overcoming stereotypes and building the future – Women & STEM subjects
Valuing female talent is a core commitment for Intesa Sanpaolo, which promotes the presence of women at every professional level. With the Girls@Polimi initiative, for example, created together with the Milan Polytechnic, we support young students in approaching STEM subjects, helping to reduce the gender gap in the sector. Investing in female talent stimulates an inclusive environment and enriches innovation.
Viviana Bacigalupo, General Manager of Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center, and Darya Majidi, digital activist and entrepreneur, talk about the role of the Innovation Center in promoting gender equality and the reasons why it is important to boost the presence of women in STEM fields.
ISPROUD, the LGBTQ+ Community of Intesa Sanpaolo
ISPROUD is the community of LGBTQ+ people and allies, born spontaneously in 2021 and today includes over 1,300 members in Italy and abroad. Through regular meetings, it collaborates with the Group's Diversity and Equity & Inclusion Structure, contributing with ideas and concrete initiatives to develop a working environment where people can freely express themselves and their potential.
The Disability Management inter-functional group
The Disability Management inter-functional group, coordinated by the Corporate Welfare, is the point of reference for issues related to disability and chronic diseases. With over 70 members, it operates through subgroups dedicated to accessibility, culture, communication and mobility. Among these, one is dedicated to projects related to assistance dogs, which improve the independence and quality of life of people with disabilities and help them with their daily functions.
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