Home » Corporate social responsibility » Initiatives from the public authorities and other stakeholders » Italy: gender equality certification for companies created Italy: gender equality certification for companies created Through . Published on 20 July 2022 à 11h48 - Update on 20 July 2022 à 11h48 Resources One of the priorities of Italy’s National Recovery and Resilience Plan (Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza – PNRR) is to reward the companies that perform best in terms of gender equality, with the rate of women in work having reached a ceiling of around 50%. The decree of 29 April 2022, which was published in Italy’s Official Gazette on 1 July, formalised the parameters that companies must respect to be certified for gender equality. The indicators are divided into six categories: culture and strategy, such as the formalisation of a plan to build an inclusive working environment and the implementation of internal communication and training measures; governance, for instance the existence of a committee or a function dedicated to gender inclusion and equality, as well as a budget and precise objectives; HR processes, including post-maternity leave job protection mechanisms and the presence of an anti-harassment officer; opportunities for female growth and inclusion, such as the presence of women among company leaders and top management; pay equality; and finally, measures for parenthood. The aim is that by June 2026 at least 800 companies, including 450 small and medium-sized enterprises, will be certified, while a further 1,000 will be eligible for technical assistance to achieve this. Certified companies will be eligible for reduced social security contributions and additional points in public tenders, in addition to a reputational advantage that can boost their brand as an employer. The Accredia body has already authorised three companies – Bureau Veritas, DNV and RINA Services – to issue the label. Need more info ? Contact mind's on-demand study service Which service do you want to contact :WritingCommercial serviceTechnical SupportFirst nameLast nameOrganizationFunctionemail* Object of the messageYour messageNameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Essentials Les dernières publications What type of employment status will platform workers hold? mind RH updates its comparison of several countries’ regulatory responses CSR: support for caregiving employees, a new challenge for companies Analyzes Les dernières publications Paternity leave: data observations from 41 countries EU: during H1 2022 five EU Member States have raised their minimum salary levels