17/09/2026
Banca San Francesco and Circular: working together to promote gender equality
Circular Srl supported Banca San Francesco – Credito Cooperativo on its journey towards UNI/PdR 125:2022 Gender Equality Certification, providing specialized support, consulting, and training to promote an increasingly fair and inclusive working environment.
Who is Banca San Francesco?
Banca San Francesco – Credito Cooperativo is a cooperative banking institution based in Canicattì, Sicily, which has been supporting the economic and social development of the local community for over a century.
Deeply rooted in the values of cooperation, mutual support, and close relationships with local communities, the Bank places people at the heart of its activities, fostering strong relationships with families, businesses, and communities.
In this context, a commitment to gender equality, equal opportunities, and inclusion represents an important opportunity to strengthen social responsibility and promote an organizational culture that values everyone's skills and contributions.
UNI/PdR 125:2022 Certification: A Tool for Building More Inclusive Organizations
UNI/PdR 125:2022 is the Italian Reference Practice that establishes guidelines for implementing a gender equality management system within organizations.
It is not simply about obtaining certification, but about undertaking a structured process to measure, monitor, and improve organizational performance in gender equality.
The Reference Practice establishes specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) covering six key areas: culture and strategy, governance, human resources management processes, career development opportunities, pay equity, and parental protection and work-life balance.
Implementing a gender equality management system therefore means translating corporate commitments into concrete and measurable policies, objectives, and actions, helping to prevent discrimination and foster a fairer working environment.
The Collaboration with Circular Srl
As part of its journey towards UNI/PdR 125:2022 Certification, Banca San Francesco chose to rely on the specialized consulting services of Circular Srl, which supported the organization throughout the various activities required by the certification process.
Circular's support reflects an integrated approach to sustainability that combines environmental considerations with social and governance (ESG) aspects, recognizing gender equality as a fundamental component of corporate social responsibility.
A central element of the collaboration focused on employee awareness and training, essential tools for ensuring the effective implementation of equality and inclusion principles within the organization.
Circular organized and delivered a dedicated training day at the Bank's premises, focusing on gender equality and the requirements of UNI/PdR 125:2022.
The training explored the principles of the Reference Practice, the importance of equal opportunities, the recognition of gender stereotypes, and the prevention of discrimination. These activities helped strengthen employee awareness and encourage more inclusive organizational behaviors.
Circular's Gender Equality Certification Services
Through its specialized consulting services, Circular supports companies and organizations in implementing gender equality management systems, guiding them through the preparation process for UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification.
The service may include an initial organizational assessment and gap analysis against the requirements of the Reference Practice, support in defining gender equality policies and objectives, identification and monitoring of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), preparation of the necessary documentation, and assistance with activities leading up to the certification audit.
Particular attention is devoted to employee training and awareness-raising, ensuring that gender equality goes beyond a formal requirement and becomes an integral part of corporate culture and decision-making processes.
The goal is to help organizations translate the principles of equality and inclusion into concrete, verifiable actions focused on continuous improvement.
From Certification to Cultural Change
The collaboration between Banca San Francesco and Circular demonstrates how the journey towards UNI/PdR 125:2022 certification can represent an opportunity to strengthen organizations' commitment to social sustainability.
Investing in gender equality means valuing people, promoting equal opportunities, and contributing to the development of more inclusive and responsible workplaces.
Circular supports organizations throughout this journey, transforming gender equality objectives into practical management tools, training initiatives, and continuous improvement processes.
Are you ready to start your journey towards UNI/PdR 125:2022 Gender Equality Certification?
Partner with Circular to develop a gender equality management system, prepare your organization for certification, and foster a corporate culture built on fairness, inclusion, and equal opportunities.