Our commitment to society at Digital Virgo is put into practice through targeted, measurable actions. In 2023, 255 people in over 11 countries were actively involved in these initiatives, making a tangible impact in a variety of areas. We have taken our messages to all our digital channels of communication. With +30 Positive Impact actions carried out, including 20 suggested actions by Group employees, 9 monetary donations to associations, 11 mutual aid and solidarity events, and 11 awareness-raising events: these figures reflect the involvement and enthusiasm of our teams for a more inclusive and supportive future.
The program has been proposed, implemented and supported by the company at many levels, but more than that, it is our teams around the world who are making it a reality. Through their involvement, their ideas and, of course, their actions.
Women in Business
Our commitment to gender equality is at the heart of our Positive Impact initiatives. It is reflected in a wide range of concrete actions around the world. Here are a few significant examples:
• In Italy, an auction was organized to support the fight against gender-based violence.
• In Turkey, financial support was donated to The Association for Supporting Contemporary Life, promoting access to education for young girls.
• International Women’s Day: employee testimonials featured on LinkedIn, reaching an audience of over 70,000 peoples.
• Initiatives against Breast cancer: In Florence, participating in the Corri la Vita race, helping to raise funds to fight breast cancer. In Madrid, collaboration with the GEICAM foundation to raise awareness of breast cancer and contribute to research. In Cairo, wearing pink to show solidarity with the ‘Pink October’ initiative.
Companies with equity and inclusion programs are stronger and more flexible. In 2023, we supported ‘Corri la Vita’, a marathon to help the fight against breast cancer. We organized a charity auction to benefit an organization fighting against gender discrimination and violence. We are firmly committed to pursuing initiatives aimed at making our company a leading player in this area.
Antonella Piras, Director Italy
Inclusion & Diversity
The Positive Impact program places particular emphasis on integrating and supporting people with disabilities. Our global approach and specific initiatives reflect our commitment to creating a working environment that is open, diverse and accessible to all. Through these actions, we are positioning ourselves as a committed stakeholder in favor of inclusion and accessibility, proving that the integration and active support of people with disabilities are inherent to our corporate identity. We are continuing to work towards making our environment not only welcoming to all, but also enriching and favorable to the development of each individual, reflecting our commitment to a more inclusive society.
• Partnership with the Envera association. In Spain, we supported Envera, a not-for-profit organisation that assists over 5,000 disabled people and facilitates the employment of over 1,200 people, underlining our commitment to inclusive employment.
• Participation in the European Week for the Employment of People with Disabilities (SEEPH). We offered our employees in France an immersive experience on the Gamino platform during the SEEPH, from 20 to 26 November 2023. The aim of this initiative is to raise awareness and understanding of the daily challenges faced by people with disabilities.
• Raising awareness of service dogs. The presence of service dogs from the Handi’Chiens association in our offices highlighted their essential role in improving the lives of disabled people, demonstrating the importance of accessibility and independence. We also gave employees the opportunity to continue helping this cause on a monthly basis through a ”Payroll rounding” scheme.
Corporate Diversity: Solidarity Campaign for LGTBQ+ inclusion
Digital Virgo has launched a solidarity campaign in partnership with GingerAd, a programmatic solidarity solution that effectively combines solidarity and performance in digital purchasing. We chose to donate a percentage of the media cost used for ad acquisition to the LGBTI+ Center of Lyon, an organization that brings together various associations all working to promote LGBTQ+ inclusion. This underlines our commitment to supporting causes that promote a more inclusive and diverse world, reinforcing our contribution to building a society where every person is valued and respected.
Read more of our Positive Impact report HERE.
