Diversity & Inclusion Policy

To enhance human capital based on merit, professional competence, integrity, honesty, and mutual trust, thereby fostering an inclusive work environment open to diversity.

At Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori S.p.A., every person is recognized as a unique individual, with their own personality, background, and skills.

For this reason, the company acknowledges the diversity of its employees, collaborators, suppliers, and stakeholders in general as a source of growth and success, and seeks to value their experiences, abilities, and qualities.

Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori S.p.A. believes that diversity in all its forms represents a strategic advantage, bringing enrichment and cultural openness. The company promotes a collaborative and inclusive working environment that supports everyone’s development and encourages each person to express themselves freely, thus unlocking individual potential and increasing motivation.

Corporate growth is considered synergistic with the personal and professional development of each collaborator.

This Diversity & Inclusion Policy, aligned with the company’s Code of Ethics, applies to all employees, collaborators, job applicants, contractors, suppliers, customers, and stakeholders in general.

In turn, Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori S.p.A. requires all parties to commit to complying with applicable laws and the principles outlined in the Code of Ethics.

The Diversity & Inclusion Management System of Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori S.p.A. is designed, implemented, and maintained in compliance with the ISO 30415:2021 standard:

• Recognize diversity: Value people both individually and collectively, appreciate how various dimensions of diversity intersect, and acknowledge that demographic and other personal characteristics may be protected by law and regulation.
• Govern effectively: Demonstrate and promote top management’s commitment to D&I through inclusive systems, policies, processes, practices, and organizational governance.
• Act responsibly: Operate ethically and socially responsibly, promoting productive employment and decent work for all.
• Work inclusively: Create and maintain an accessible, respectful workplace that fosters inclusion and a sense of belonging.
• Communicate inclusively: Recognize and meet the communication needs of individuals entering the organization, and engage with them in diverse and accessible ways.
• Support and promote D&I: Actively influence and promote inclusive practices and relationships with all stakeholders.

Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori S.p.A. recognizes people as its most asset in carrying out its operations and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities at every stage of the employment relationship — from recruitment and role assignment to professional development and the conclusion of the employment — without any form of discrimination. The company actively promotes a culture in which everyone can recognize the value and potential of diversity.

No form of discrimination will ever be tolerated based on ethnicity, race, skin color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, age, disability, political opinion, trade union affiliation, marital status, health condition, or any other social status or personal characteristic. Accordingly, Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori S.p.A.:

• Commits to creating a work environment free from any form of direct or indirect discrimination, whether individual or associative, and from any type of violence or harassment, whether sexual in nature or based on personal, political, or cultural differences.
• Promotes an inclusive and respectful culture that engages all individuals and provides opportunities to develop their potential.
• Pursues a merit-based recruitment policy grounded in equal opportunity principles, implemented through a transparent evaluation of skills and qualifications. All career and professional advancement opportunities are managed without discrimination and with full respect for diversity.
• Is dedicated to training and promoting its people, fostering professional growth, inspiring employees to reach their full potential, and encouraging the sharing of best practices across the organization.
• Aims to ensure that all employees and collaborators treat each other with dignity, respect, and fairness always, demonstrating behavior that reflects inclusion and upholds the company’s core values.

Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori S.p.A. seeks to make effective use of the skills of all its employees by leveraging a diverse range of talents, with the awareness that individuals with different experiences and backgrounds contribute to creating value.

The company is also fully committed to complying with all applicable regulations and best practices related to diversity and inclusion.

All personnel, collaborators, and suppliers are expected to comply with the principles outlined in this Policy in the context of all professional relationships.

Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori S.p.A. places responsibility for implementing, communicating, and overseeing this D&I Policy on all levels of management. Leaders are expected to model inclusive behavior through words and actions, ensure implementation, and monitor compliance with the principles of this Policy in alignment with company goals.

This Policy has been approved by resolution of the Board of Directors of Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori S.p.A.

It supplements and defines the fundamental elements of the company’s Organizational Model pursuant to Legislative Decree 231/01, addressing the issues described herein.

This Policy is subject to periodic review and audit by the Quality and D&I functions.