Diversity and Equal Opportunity

We respect the dignity of each individual and offer equal opportunities to all our employees, avoiding any form of discrimination based on ethnicity, skin color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, political opinions, nationality, and social origin. We recognize diversity at all levels as a value to be cultivated within the organization to strengthen the goal of "putting people at the center" and addressing the challenges posed by the global market.

Fincantieri operates in a global context where different nationalities contribute to a growingly open corporate culture. We recognize the value of this context and nurture it with recruitment and job rotation policies aimed at promoting the sharing of know-how, best practices, experiences, as well as the integration and inclusion of individuals.

Regarding gender diversity, in recent years, there has been an increase in female representation within the Group, despite objective constraints related to the typical characteristics of shipbuilding activities. For this reason, we are pleased to have been named among the 200 best employers for women in Italy by the German Institute for Quality and Finance in the research Italy’s Best Employers for Women, an additional recognition rewarding initiatives aimed at promoting a better work-life balance.

In this regard, the Company has signed an agreement with National Trade Union Organizations, structurally integrating agile working, making it a flexibility tool accessible to all. In particular, it aims to provide concrete support to women during maternity, new parents, and individuals with health needs or in situations of vulnerability, offering them a better balance between private and professional life. The company’s focus on work-family balance is also reflected in various initiatives: employee children have access to subsidized nurseries, summer camps in seaside or mountain locations, day summer camps, and after-school activities.

In compliance with the specificities of shipyard work and related risk profiles, we are constantly committed to promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities, both visible and invisible. Currently, 481 people with disabilities work within the Fincantieri Group.

Generational diversity also plays an important role and is a value for our Company, as constant interaction between people of different age groups allows us to combine different experiences, facilitating the Group's growth and its ability to compete in the market.

Diversity and Equal Opportunity: 2023-2027 Sustainability Plan objectives and target

Promotion of programs offering equal opportunities to all employees in order to promote diversity and inclusion within the Group

To prevent discrimination and affirm and ensure respect for equal opportunities, the American companies Fincantieri Marine Group and Fincantieri Marine Systems North America Inc. and the VARD group have organized specific training activities aimed at raising greater awareness of and sensitivity to diversity issues.