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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At UniCredit, we have long recognised that an equitable and diverse workforce is vital to our business and creates a more fair and inclusive working environment.

We believe that when Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work in harmony, great things happen:

People feel respected and valued for their contributions, this directly impacts productivity
People feel a sense of belonging, connection and shared pride, creating a positive effect on well-being
People feel able to express their views and ideas which, in turn, fuels creativity and innovation
People feel their potential is acknowledged, helping to unlock talent, improve performance and levels of job satisfaction.

All of which enable us to achieve sustainable business growth and better serve everyone from clients and communities to shareholders. Discover more about Our Culture Values & Purpose

Diversity

Our approach to diversity is about understanding, accepting and valuing people’s differences.

Equity

We create, maintain and protect equity throughout the organisation in our recruitment, development and retention processes as well as our product and
service.

Inclusion

Inclusion is based on respect and accessibility. We promote a barrier-free working environment where everyone knows and feels they have a voice.

DE&I Framework and Ambitions

Inclusive Culture

Progress highlights

Social initiatives and financial inclusion

DE&I COMMITMENTS

Ability

At UniCredit, we are committed to creating a barrier-free and inclusive workplace where colleagues with disabilities are not “left behind” and each unique need is addressed through relevant support structures and targeted initiatives.

We are supporting inclusion, also including invisible one, with the identification of Disability Managers in all its countries, training courses for employees, guides on correct behaviours and dedicated moments of exchange on the topic.

Disability Employee Resource Groups have been set up as well as dedicated working groups of colleagues with disabilities in different countries to promote best practices.

Finally, UniCredit continues to invest on digital accessibility to remove any barriers.

OUR PARTNERS

UniCredit is part of The Valuable 500 – an international movement of companies and leaders aiming to put disability inclusion at the top of their business leadership agendas. UniCredit joined in 2020 at Group level and country level (Austria and Germany).

LGBTI

We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone can excel, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.

OUR PARTNERS

In 2019 UniCredit signed a Global Framework Agreement with the UNI Global Union on Human Rights and Fundamental Labour Rights, including specific commitments to combatting discrimination and promoting diversity.

The UN Human Rights Office has developed five Standards of conduct to support the business community in tackling discrimination against LGBTI people. UniCredit joined in 2018.

Parks - Liberi e Uguali: Italy’s only non-profit employers’ association engaged in Global Inclusion, with a specific focus on sexual orientation and gender identity. UniCredit’s partnership started in 2018.

Gender Equity

Committed to the Zero Gender Gap

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Committed to transparency on gender pay gap data

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OUR PARTNERS

UK HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter: a commitment by HM Treasury and signatory firms to work together to build a more balanced and fairer financial services industry, establishing a transparent and public positioning. UniCredit signed the charter at Group level in 2018. Discover more

Valore D: formed in Italy, this is the first association of large companies promoting women's leadership and talent for the growth of businesses and the country. UniCredit is a founder member of the association since 2009.

UN Women's Empowerment Principles: reinforcement of our commitment to valuing women’s talent and achieving greater gender balance at all levels of the organisation. UniCredit joined in 2015.

Welfare, well-being and flexibility

To build a positive work environment, welfare plays a crucial role in supporting UniCredit colleagues in their daily personal, family and professional challenges. Our programmes are tailored by country to ensure we can meet local needs and respond to challenges faced by our teams.

We continually update our employee welfare, flexibility and well-being initiatives to keep pace with evolutions in the workplace and new lifestyles and life stages.

Group Welfare has also inspired psychological support solutions, such as the “Ask for help” initiative, providing high quality consultation services both for professional and personal matters

Caring for our people: we support our people during the most important moments in their personal and professional lives.

We offer paid parental leave for all family models, and permissions and paid leave to take time off for important life events such as a marriage or civil union, a birthday celebration, buying a house, caring for a relative or an educational opportunity.

The UniCredit Family Board: employees formed the Family Board of colleagues ensuring the Bank continues to identify individual and family needs throughout the recent pandemic.

Employee-driven solutions have included accommodating the need for flexibility, respect for formal working hours, management of remote teams, support for home schooling and work-life balance.