Committed to equal opportunities

At TMA and Espais Verds, equal opportunities are a fundamental priority. In May 2023, our company obtained the Equality Certificate, marking an important milestone in our commitment to gender equality and the creation of an inclusive work environment. Obtaining this certificate is a recognition of our past efforts and an incentive to continue moving in the same direction.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY

TMA and Espais Verds’ commitment to equality is materialized through various initiatives and policies designed to ensure an equitable and respectful work environment. Among these initiatives, our Equality Plan stands out, a tool to promote effective equality between men and women at all hierarchical levels of the organization. This plan is a reflection of our corporate ethics, which focuses on ensuring that equality principles guide all our processes and decisions.

EQUALITY PLAN

The Equality Plan of TMA and Espais Verds is designed to reinforce the principle of equal opportunities at all levels within the company. This plan includes a series of concrete measures and actions aimed at preventing discrimination and promoting an inclusive work environment. Some of the key areas addressed by the plan include the selection and hiring of staff, training and professional development, the reconciliation of work and family life, and the prevention of workplace harassment.

THE FIGURE OF THE EQUALITY AGENT

A key figure in the implementation of our Equality Plan is the Equality Agent. This person plays an important role in promoting gender equality and combating any form of discrimination within the company. The Equality Agent is responsible for coordinating and supervising equality initiatives, providing support and advice to employees and ensuring that the principles of equality are respected at TMA and Espais Verds.

Functions of the Equality Agent

The functions of the Equality Officer are diverse and range from the preparation of equality reports and diagnoses to the coordination of training and awareness-raising activities. This figure is also responsible for managing and evaluating the measures of the Equality Plan, as well as intervening in conflict situations related to gender equality.

PROTOCOL FOR ACTION IN CASE OF HARASSMENT

At TMA and Espais Verds, one of our main objectives is to guarantee a safe and harassment-free work environment. To this end, we have developed a Protocol for Action in case of harassment, which covers different types of harassment behaviour and details the procedures to follow in the event of complaints or indications of inappropriate behaviour.

Types of harassment behaviour

The Protocol for Action identifies four main types of harassment behaviour: moral harassment, sexual harassment, harassment based on sex and virtual harassment.

• Moral harassment: Moral harassment includes any behavior that violates a person’s dignity, exercised in a repeated and potentially harmful manner. This type of harassment can manifest itself through insults, humiliation, social isolation, or any other conduct that creates a hostile environment for the victim.
• Sexual harassment: Sexual harassment covers a wide range of unwanted sexual behaviors, such as requests for intimate relationships, deliberate or offensive touching, obscene or sexist comments about physical appearance, indiscreet questions about private life, unwelcome sexual advances, display of pornographic images in the workplace, and inappropriate gestures of a sexual nature.
• Gender-based harassment: Sexual harassment refers to any conduct that violates a person’s dignity because of their gender, including the dissemination of comments about someone’s sexual orientation or discrimination for not conforming to gender stereotypes imposed culturally and socially.
• Online harassment: Online harassment involves any digital behaviour that aims to harass, humiliate or cause discomfort to a person in the company. This can include intimidating messages, offensive comments, defamation and harassment on social media.

PROCEDURE TO FOLLOW

In the event that complaints are made or signs of harassment behaviour are detected, our Action Protocol details the procedures to follow to ensure fair and impartial treatment of all reported situations. This protocol is supervised by the Harassment Protocol Commission, led by the Equality Agent and other members of the Equality Commission. This commission is responsible for investigating complaints, providing support to victims and taking the necessary measures to resolve harassment situations.

BUREAU VERITAS INTERNAL AUDIT

Today, June 10, TMA and Espais Verds will undergo another internal audit by Bureau Veritas, a recognized certification body that will confirm our good performance in equality management issues. This audit is an important step to ensure that our equality policies and practices are maintained and constantly improved.

The role of Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas is a leading global organization in testing, inspection and certification services. Their audit will provide an objective assessment of our equality policies and practices, confirming our commitment and guiding us in areas where we can continue to improve. This audit will not only validate our current efforts, but will also provide us with a roadmap for future improvements.

WE CONTINUE TO MOVE FORWARD

At TMA and Espais Verds, we are committed to maintaining and constantly improving our policies and practices to promote a work environment where equality and respect are the norm for all employees. We recognise the importance of protecting and empowering each team member, fostering a work environment where all people can feel safe and valued.

OUR FUTURE COMMITMENT

Our commitment to equality does not end with obtaining the Equality Certificate or carrying out audits. We will continue to work to improve our policies and practices, ensuring that all TMA and Espais Verds employees have the same opportunities and feel respected and valued in their work environment.

In short, at TMA and Espais Verds we are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive work environment. With the support of our Equality Officer, the Action Protocol in case of harassment, and the new audit by Bureau Veritas, we continue to advance on our path towards a fairer and more respectful company.

WE CARE OF PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

At TMA we are dedicated to doing our job well, respecting the environment, and to taking care of the people who are part of our company and those we work with.

Something that is reflected in the different certifications obtained and audited by TMA.

Therefore, we will continue along the path of giving all people the same opportunities, with the same treatment and respect, for an optimal work environment.