First major Italian banking group certified for gender parity

Intesa Sanpaolo is the first major Italian banking group to obtain the certification for gender parity laid down by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP), thanks to its commitment to matters of diversity and inclusion.

In particular, Intesa Sanpaolo has stood out for the involvement and commitment of its top management with regard to initiatives of diversity and inclusion; for the Principles on Diversity & Inclusion, a policy published in 2020 which guides the inclusion policy based on respect for all people, meritocracy, the enhancement of talents and equal opportunities; for its D&I Strategic Plan for the enhancement of diversity as essential component for the Group's growth; for the work of the D&I Operating Committee which since 2020 has aimed to disseminate an inclusive culture in constant dialogue with the internal structures.

The certification also includes the main companies of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group: Eurizon Capital SGR, Fideuram Asset Management SGR and the Intesa Sanpaolo Vita Insurance Group.

The assessment process was conducted by Bureau Veritas, the global leader in services of inspection, compliance verification and certification, which examined six macro areas: culture and strategy, governance, personnel processes (HR), gender-neutral opportunities for growth in the company, equal pay irrespective of gender, parental protection and work-life balance.