SGI D-20 Description of the Standard

The Standard SGI D-20 (Equality and Diversity Management System) has been developed by Igualia with the aim of favouring the inclusion and non-discrimination of LGTBI+ (Lesbians, Gays, Trans, Bisexuals, Intersexuals, Queer, and others) in the labour market.

The Diversity Management System has been created following the existing international and European regulations on non-discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity. It is worth noting that, although much progress has been made in this field, there is still a long way to go.

The SGI D-20 intends to be a management tool for those companies that decide to establish policies of inclusion and non-discrimination of LGTBIQ+. This demonstrates the organisation's commitment to supporting and respecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of all employees.

The Standard SGI D-20 is compatible with the current High-Level Structure ISO standards as, for example, ISO 45001. The aim of this compatibility is to facilitate the integration of the new High-Level Structure (HLS), compatible with the cycle “Plan” “Do” “Check” “Act” (PDCA) with any other management system applied in the organisation.

The standard SGI D-20 applies to every organisation of any type and size that wishes to:

• Establish a management system for eliminating or minimising their organisation’s existent or potential inequalities.
• Implement, maintain and continuously improve an equality and diversity management system.
• Ensure its compliance towards an established equality policy.
• Prove its compliance with this reference standard by:
  • Carrying out a self-assessment.
  • Looking for the stakeholders’ (legal representation of workers, administrations, customers, suppliers…) compliance in equality management.
  • Aiming for the equality and diversity management system’s certification by an external organisation.
• Prove the existence and implementation of the protocols required by legal regulations.
• Improve the staff’s image and perception of the organisation’s degree of awareness.

Advantages of the Divérsitas Seal

• Certification of compliance with the Equality and Diversity regulations on non-discrimination and equal opportunities.
• Revaluation of the corporate image.
• Usage of the seal in the company's trade and advertising purposes.
• Valuation of the seal for the purpose of grants and competitions.
• Prestige of the organisation with its suppliers and clients.
• Talent retention.
• 11 of the Royal Decree-Law 1615/2009: The awarding of the emblem will be compatible with the awarding of other distinctions or prizes granted by different Spanish or foreign public administrations or public bodies attached to or dependent on these administrations, as well as by Spanish or foreign private bodies regarding the achievement of real and effective equality.

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DIVÉRSITAS SEAL