DIVERSITY INCLUSION POLICY

1. Introduction

At Artema Concept, we strongly believe that every identity matters and every voice deserves to be heard. Diversity and inclusion are not just declarative values, but essential principles that guide our organizational culture, strategic decisions and social impact. We believe that a diverse team is a creative team, and inclusion is the engine of cohesion, performance and empathy in any team.

This policy expresses our strong commitment to creating a safe, accessible, open and representative workplace, where every person is treated with respect, no matter who they are or where they come from.

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2. International reference framework

We align ourselves with the following international standards and principles:

• Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union

• UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)

• ISO 30415:2021 – Human Resource Management: Diversity and Inclusion

• Universal Declaration of Human Rights

• UN Global Compact – Principles 1, 6 and 10

• ILO Conventions on non-discrimination and equality in employment

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3. Scope

This policy applies to all activities, processes and people involved in:

• Recruitment and selection

• Evaluation, promotion and internal leadership

• Salary and motivation policies

• Collaboration projects, outsourcing and commercial partnerships

• Internal and external communication

• Participation in events, campaigns or public auctions

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4. Definitions

• Diversity : the presence of different identities, origins, perspectives, and experiences within a team or organization

• Inclusion : the active action of creating an environment where all members feel valued, respected and supported to contribute

• Equity : the process of ensuring fair access to resources and opportunities, tailored to each person's needs, not just equal treatment

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5. Strategic areas and operational principles

5.1 Gender equity

• We ensure balanced representation of women and men in all positions, including leadership.

• We are committed to eliminating unjustified wage gaps and gender stereotypes

• We promote projects and products developed by women designers or entrepreneurs within external collaborations

5.2 Cultural and ethnic representation

• We actively support cultural diversity in the recruitment, collaboration and selection process of partners

• We host multicultural initiatives and events

• We encourage the inclusion of Roma, refugees and people from disadvantaged backgrounds in creative projects

5.3 LGBTQIA+ inclusion

• We recognize the right of every person to freely express their gender identity and sexual orientation without fear of discrimination.

• We do not tolerate homophobic, transphobic or marginalizing comments, attitudes or jokes.

• We support inclusive communication in all public and internal materials

5.4 People with disabilities

• We ensure reasonable adaptations in work and event spaces (ergonomic furniture, lighting, facilitated access)

• We constantly evaluate the digital accessibility of the materials and tools used

• We encourage collaboration with people with disabilities in production, design or promotion

5.5 Age diversity

• We value the experience of senior professionals and the enthusiasm of young beginners

• We implement intergenerational mentoring and lifelong learning programs

• We promote an internal language that respects all career stages

5.6 Social, parental or economic status

• We support active working parents by offering flexibility, understanding and work-family balance policies

• We oppose the marginalization of people with low incomes or from vulnerable backgrounds

• We promote social inclusion through concrete commitments in educational projects

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6. Implementation measures and tools

• We introduce diversity and inclusion criteria into all recruitment and selection procedures

• We provide mandatory annual training for the team on the topics of: unconscious bias, inclusive communication, anti-discrimination

• We include inclusion clauses in contracts with suppliers and collaborators

• We constantly monitor through KPIs the diversity of gender, age, ethnicity, parental status, etc.

• We have a Code of Ethical Conduct that includes explicit provisions regarding inclusive behavior

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7. Reporting channels and accountability

• Any act of discrimination, harassment, exclusion or unfair treatment can be reported to:

  • etica@artemaconcept.com (confidential)

  • The DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Officer, appointed by Elena Artene

• Investigations are documented and handled impartially

• Sanctions, corrective training or mediation are applied, depending on the case.

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8. Monitoring, transparency and review

• We publish an annual DEI progress report in our CSR report

• We monitor the following specific KPIs, reported annually and reviewed semi-annually:

• The policy is reviewed annually and updated according to legislation and team feedback.

• It is part of the onboarding process and the internal brand culture.

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Last revised: JUNE 2025
Responsible: Elena Artene – Founder of Artema Concept
Date: June 2025