Vicenza, November 27, 2023 – Today, during an official meeting held in Vicenza, City Green Light, a leading company in the sectors of public lighting, energy efficiency and smart city services, received the UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification on gender equality and the ISO 30415 certification on diversity and inclusion. These were personally delivered by Massimo Alvaro, CEO of Business Assurance Italy for DNV, one of the world’s leading third-party entities in accredited management system certification, training services, assurance, verification and risk management.
City Green Light is among the first companies in the sector to have obtained both important certifications, highlighting the company’s tangible commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion within its organization. City Green Light’s journey in building its “ESG Identity” is guided by organizational processes based on the best international practices.
The ISO 30415:2021 certification, issued by DNV in accordance with the international standard “Human Resource Management Diversity and Inclusion” indicates the effectiveness of City Green Light’s actions to create an inclusive work environment. This standard, aligned with the principles of the Global Compact and the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, including gender equality, decent work and economic growth, is awarded following a rigorous verification process based on a transparent and measurable requirements.
The UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification recognizes organizations’ commitment to adopting a systemic approach and cultural change aimed at creating inclusive and equal work environments. It evaluates six specific areas: culture and strategy, governance, human resources processes, opportunities for women’s growth and inclusion in the company, gender pay equity and the protection of parenthood and work-life balance.
Two important starting points through which City Green Light confirms its commitment to promoting ESG values and establishing a work environment that respects and values diversity, thereby contributing to sustainable progress and corporate social responsability.
“The combination of UNI/PdR 125:2022 and the ISO 30415 standard represents a structured and complementary approach that demonstrates City Green Light’s commitment to making their efforts tangible. Both serve as excellent guides for integrating the principles of gender equality and respect for diversity into the overall corporate strategy. This is a first step towards a continuos improvement journey, a necessary approach that will enable City Green Light to implement a true paradigm shift” commented Massimo Alvaro, CEO of Business Assurance for DNV.
“The UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification and the ISO 30415:2021 certification – stated Alessandro Visentin, CEO of City Green Light – constitute a solid starting point for us to create a work environment that is truly fair, respectful and opne to differences. These achivements are not just symbols of compliance, but represent the foundation upon which we build a corporate culture that values diversity in all its forms“.
