It is our corporate responsibility to promote an inclusive culture free from any form of discrimination or prejudice and to encourage fairness and equal opportunities. That’s why we have drawn up a DE&I strategy in accordance with the Diversity, Equality & Inclusion (DE&I) Group Policy – the aim is to ensure the promotion and adoption of DE&I principles in company policies and is based on five pillars: Gender Equality, Generations, LGBTQ+, Multicultural, and Workability.
Saipem has always been committed to supporting people's values of diversity and inclusion. We are convinced that the actions we take to encourage the principle of correctness are a priority for the common good and we believe that giving voice to our people is of fundamental importance.
Making strides for gender equality
Seeing progress
A look at where we are at with our objectives on Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
| 2024-2027 OBJECTIVES | TARGET YEAR | 2024 RESULTS | PROGRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
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Maintain the Gender Equality Certification and the ISO30415 attestation on Diversity & Inclusion |
2024 |
Gender Equality Certification according to UNI PdR 125:2022:maintaining process finalised in December 2024 by DNV |
50%7777
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| Parental Onboarding programme: feasibility and implementation |
2026 |
Feasibility study finalised and under implementation |
50%7777
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| Increase the number of women with STEM degrees in Saipem SpA |
2025 |
+25% STEM Women in 2024 compared to 2022 |
50%7777
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The dimensions of our commitment
At Saipem, DE&I means creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be their authentic selves and are valued for who they are and the role that they have in the larger Saipem community. This means listening, respecting differences and building a culture rooted in equality and inclusion. By doing so, we give our people the tools and support they need to be leaders for a more sustainable future.
Gender Equality
We promote gender equality by ensuring equal opportunities in development and management processes on a local level and supporting women’s empowerment initiatives. This year, we maintained the Gender Equality Certification in accordance with the Uni Pdr 125:2022 Standard as well as the Human Resources Management Diversity and Inclusion attestation. Locally, we celebrated women’s day events around the world, from Italy to Angola and Saudi Arabia.
Generations
We foster intergenerational dialogue to promote the exchange of knowledge and skills and invest in youth skills as a driver for a sustainable future. This year, we hosted student competitions and launched a specialized master's degree on HSEQ and energy transition in Italy, offered internships and technical site visits to engineering students in France, and developed youth training programs and challenges in the African and Middle Eastern countries where we operate.
LGBTQ+
We foster an inclusive workplace by preventing discrimination based on affective orientation and gender identity. In 2024, we organized webinars and an awareness event with the Parks – Liberi e Uguali organization to increase awareness and sensitivity surrounding LGBTQ+ lives.
Multiculturality
We embrace cultural diversity by recognizing local identities as a source of enrichment. Our global multicultural project spanned 40 entities and included the creation of Cultural Induction Handbooks as well as the sharing of stories through photos and campaigns, such as the Many Cultures - One Saipem campaign for International Day of Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development.
Workability
Full accessibility and equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities is fundamental to an inclusive workplace. To ensure workability for all people and promote awareness of people with disabilities, we launched and continued initiatives such as sign language workshops, virtual races, inclusive recruitment training, and mentoring programs like “Tutoria” in Brazil to support career advancement.
How we are creating an environment that empowers our people to lead, for a better future
With such a diverse workforce, we know that it’s important to meet everyone’s needs no matter their background or culture. We must ensure the workplaces we govern provide safe, equitable, and inclusive spaces for every individual. An important part of this is guaranteeing the health and wellbeing of our people and providing equal opportunities for development and growth.
Our professionals bring their expertise, cultures and stories together every day to engineer a more sustainable future, people like Ana Ruiz and Johnson Ashok Kumar, who embody our approach to diversity.
The story of Ana Ruiz
Ana, Senior Manager, graduated in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, who never stops looking to the future
The story of Johnson Ashok Kumar
A technology-driven engineer, constantly seeking excellence in the challenges he faces.
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