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AdP Waters of Portugal - Gender Equality Plan 2024
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Abstract:
The Águas de Portugal Gender Equality Plan outlines a comprehensive set of actions aimed at promoting gender equality in decision-making and leadership positions within the company. Aligned with Law No. 62/2017, which mandates a minimum representation of 33.3% women in management and supervisory roles, the company is committed to achieving balanced gender representation and fostering a culture of inclusivity and diversity. Key Components of the Gender Equality Plan: Compliance and Monitoring: The plan ensures continuous monitoring of the company's adherence to the SA8000 standard, an international benchmark for social responsibility. Águas de Portugal has implemented a robust social responsibility management system, which includes the gathering and analysis of employee feedback. This data, focusing on employees' needs, concerns, and suggestions, is reviewed by senior management every six months to assess progress and implement corrective actions as needed. Mandatory Training and Awareness: Águas de Portugal integrates gender equality topics into its mandatory training programs for all employees. These programs include modules on non-discrimination, work-life balance, and equal opportunity policies, ensuring that all staff members are informed about their rights and responsibilities regarding gender equality. Promoting a Culture of Equality: The company fosters an open culture by encouraging ongoing dialogue with employees regarding their satisfaction with the company’s diversity and equality policies. Regular consultations with staff help ensure that Águas de Portugal's initiatives are aligned with employee needs and that the work environment remains inclusive. Strategic Partnerships for Women's Empowerment: As part of its commitment to gender equality, Águas de Portugal collaborates with organizations such as the Girl Move Academy, which empowers young women by supporting their professional development. Additionally, the company actively participates in initiatives such as "Engenheiras por um Dia" (Engineers for a Day), which aims to inspire young female students to pursue careers in engineering and technology—fields where women have historically been underrepresented. Another key partnership is with "Divers@s e Ativ@s", which focuses on promoting diversity and non-discrimination in the workplace. Long-Term Goals: By 2030, Águas de Portugal aims to achieve 40% participation of women on its Board of Directors, reflecting its commitment to long-term gender balance in leadership. This target aligns with the company’s broader strategy to create a gender-diverse leadership team that reflects its values of equality, inclusion, and responsibility. Impact and Outcomes: The Gender Equality Plan is designed to create a sustainable, inclusive environment where both men and women have equal opportunities to grow and lead. By focusing on continuous improvement through monitoring, training, employee engagement, and strategic partnerships, Águas de Portugal is not only complying with legal requirements but also fostering a progressive corporate culture that prioritizes gender equality at every level of the organization. By promoting initiatives that empower women in traditionally male-dominated fields like engineering and by setting ambitious targets for female representation in leadership, the company demonstrates its commitment to transformative change and serves as a model for gender equality in the corporate world.
Keywords:
Board, responsibility, monitoring, evaluation, social responsability
Dates:
Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2024
Source Specificity:
Initiative/Practice/Project/Programme/Case Studies
Website:
https://www.adp.pt/downloads/file455_pt.pdf
Power Domains:
Economic
Methods Tools:
Competence development, Awareness-raising, Benchmarking
Country:
PT
City:
National
Implementation Scale:
national
Language:
Portuguese
Other Links:
https://www.adp.pt/pt/grupo-adp/governo-da-sociedade/orgaos-sociais/
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