Dit obtains certification for gender equality and accelerates its equality policies

Dit – Distribuzione Italiana, the hub for the Sigma and Sisa banners, has obtained the Uni/PdR 125:2022 certification relating to the Gender Equality Management System.

This recognition represents the most recent stage in a journey undertaken by the company for some time and one of the objectives of the 2025-2027 sustainability plan.

The detailed plan

Gender equality is a determining factor in the growth of people and, with them, of the organisation, and to ensure continuous improvement in this area, the Central Organisation has adopted a plan divided into six areas of intervention: recruitment, remuneration, career progression, parenthood and care, work-life balance, and the prevention of harassment and discrimination.

Implementation is overseen by the Steering Committee for Gender Equality, which, with the support of the company management, is responsible for defining, monitoring and updating the company's policies and initiatives in this area. The effectiveness of the measures will be monitored over time through indicators on gender balance, pay equity and welfare programmes, as well as through periodic staff questionnaires.

The programme planned by the Central Organisation also includes [[ARTW_HTMLOPEN_AAAG]training sessions to strengthen awareness and organisational culture on issues such as recognising stereotypes and biases, the importance of inclusive language for the wellbeing of female and male employees, the prevention of harassment, and the protection tools available to victims.

A new phase

Obtaining the certification is an important confirmation of Dit's commitment demonstrated over these years through the adoption of tools and policies geared towards people's wellbeing, including company welfare measures and smart working. However, this is not a point of arrival, but an incentive to further strengthen equality policies and improve internal processes, thereby launching a new phase of monitoring, updating and continuous improvement, in line with the provisions of the Uni/PdR scheme 125:2022.

Already in the sustainability reporting, some indicators had shown significant progress on this issue over the past three years; for example, in relation to the gender pay gap, the figure fell by approximately 10 points, from 37,80% in 2023 to 27,76% in 2025, a figure that is still significant but has decreased considerably, reflecting the company's growing focus on equal opportunities.

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