Gender equality certification

UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification with Valor Certification Body

Valor provides accredited Gender Equality certification service. Access contribution relief and PNRR rewards through a rigorous and professional verification process.

As a Certification Body accredited under UNI CEI EN ISO/IEC 17021, Valor neutrally verifies that the company’s Management System meets the requirements of UNI/PdR 125:2022 practice.

The certification attests to the organization’s commitment to enhancing equal opportunity and overcoming gender gaps.

A concrete step toward equity and corporate competitiveness

Gender equality is not only an ethical principle, but a strategic factor for sustainable business growth. Certification according to UNI/PdR 125:2022, promoted by the NRP and supported by specific contributions, is an operational tool for measuring, enhancing and improving corporate policies from an inclusive perspective.

Non-repayable financing for companies in the Emilia Romagna region

The Emilia Romagna region has issued a call for proposals that provides non-repayable funding of up to 50 percent and up to €30,000 for projects aimed at obtaining new certifications in ESG.

These by way of example only include certifications:

  • PdR 125
  • ISO 9001
  • ISO 14001
  • ISO 45001
  • PAS 24000
  • ISO 27001
  • EMAS
  • IATF 16949

Eligible expenses include activities aimed atobtaining certification and certification fees.

Applications from 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2026 to 1 p.m. Friday, May 15, 2026 on the Sphinx application.

Gender equality certification: how to get it

In order to undertake the certification process with an accredited body, verification activities are required to determine whether access parameters are met.

Verification Activities

  • Certification audits to verify compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Calculation and validation of qualitative and quantitative indicators (KPIs).
  • Issuance of official certificate valid for three years.
  • Annual surveillance audit to maintain standards.

Access Parameters

  • Achievement of a minimum overall summary score of 60%.
  • Fulfillment of organizational requirements differentiated by business cluster.
  • Periodic monitoring through a measurement system at least annually.

Strategic advantages for the PDR 125 certified company

Tax Relief

Waiver of social security contributions of 1%, up to €50,000 annually in total.

Awarding Contracts

Improved scores in public tenders and award criteria in national and European funding calls.

Reputation and Talent

Strengthened corporate image and increased ability to attract and retain qualified resources.

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The 6 areas of strategic assessment

Ensures your company's tax and competitive benefits under UNI/PdR 125:2022

Training and Awareness

Training is a fundamental requirement of the practice to ensure cultural change and meet the KPIs of UNI/PdR 125. With Skillantis, Academy of Sideius it is possible to fulfill this requirement through the uni pdr 125 course specifically dedicated to gender equality.

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