Let’s all be #EachforEqual

10/03/2020 - CSR

International Women’s Rights Day provides us with the opportunity to think about the value of diversity within Vallourec and the role that each of us can play in promoting gender equality.

#EachforEqual: man and woman at Vallourec Indonesia

One goal: equality!

The 2020 theme #EachforEqual is a call to action to accelerate gender parity. It also emphasizes the notion of "collective individualism". Our individual actions and behaviors can have an impact on our larger society. Everyone has a role to play in forging a more balanced world. We can choose individually and/or collectively to challenge stereotypes, fight biases, broaden perceptions and improve situations. We can make positive change happen.

At Group level, to help achieve this equality objective, the [email protected] program has been strengthened since 2019. It is structured around three priorities: have the same percentage of women at all hierarchical levels, ensure the conditions of success for all and guarantee equal pay.

Many people doing the #EachforEqual sign

Vallourec moves forward

Diversity

The progress made by Vallourec this year is significant and very encouraging. I would particularly like to thank the steering committee of [email protected], the HR teams and the many motivated and voluntary men and women in all entities who are committed on a daily basis to make diversity evolve within our Group.
Sylvie Dubois-Decool Director of Innovation and Head of the [email protected] program

We have made real progress on our key performance indicators (KPIs) such as the number of mentorships, teleworking, the significant increase in the promotion of women in Brazil and UAE and the implementation of monitoring tools for promotion or salary comparisons. Beyond the tools, the involvement of our local teams in the regions through numerous internal or external events or programs is a key element in the success of our program. For instance, the initiatives undertaken for March 8th were a success, involving many men and women, from all regions and all hierarchical levels.

#EachforEqual: a woman at Vallourec Indonesia

#EachforEqual: Sylvie Dubois-Decool at Vallourec France

Results

I am very proud of what Vallourec has collectively achieved over the recent months with respect to gender diversity. In this highly strategic area for the Group, we have obtained results that motivate us to continue and progress. The game plan is clear, let's make sure we turn these promising initial results into sustainable improvements.
François Curie Senior Vice President Human Resources

Success

At Vallourec, our aim is to increase our diversity by creating the conditions for women to be successful in all functions and at all levels.
Edouard Guinotte Senior Vice President Middle East Asia and newly appointed Chairman of the Management Board

#EachforEqual: two women Vallourec France

#EachforEqual: a man and a woman at Vallourec France

#EachforEqual: men and women at Vallourec USA

#EachforEqual: women at Vallourec Germany

#EachforEqual Challenge at Vallourec

#Eachforequal

For International Women's Rights Day, our coworkers participated in the #EachforEqual challenge.

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