Compliance
Gender Equality Certificate
A certification for companies demonstrating concrete policies to reduce the gender gap.
Definition
Introduced by Law 162/2021, the Gender Equality Certificate is a voluntary certification for private and public companies in Italy. It recognizes employers that adopt concrete policies and measures to reduce the gender gap across various areas, including growth opportunities, equal pay for equal jobs, management of gender differences, and maternity protection. Companies that obtain this certificate are eligible for certain incentives, such as tax exemptions, and are assessed based on specific criteria and performance indicators.