Spectrumlabs S.A. is committed to promoting gender equality and ensuring equal opportunities and equal treatment in the workplace, without direct or indirect discrimination on the grounds of gender, in compliance with applicable national and European legislation.
The Company recognizes gender equality as a fundamental principle for a fair, merit-based and inclusive working environment in which the respect and dignity of all employees are protected. This Policy applies to all employees of Spectrumlabs S.A., irrespective of position, grade, form or duration of employment, as well as to the Company’s relevant practices and operations.
Spectrumlabs S.A. implements this Policy through the following principles:

• Compliance with applicable legislation and requirements concerning equal treatment, equal opportunities and non-discrimination on the grounds of gender in employment.
• Ensuring equal opportunities and equal treatment at all stages of the employment relationship, including recruitment, evaluation, training, professional development, promotion, remuneration and termination of employment, without direct or indirect discrimination on the grounds of gender.
• Application of the principle of equal pay for equal work or work of equal value, based on objective and transparent criteria related to the position, qualifications, responsibilities and performance.
• Promotion of merit and transparency in professional development and the assignment of positions of responsibility, based on qualifications, knowledge, skills, experience and performance.
• Fostering a workplace culture of equality, respect and inclusion, and preventing stereotypes or practices that may lead to unequal treatment on the grounds of gender.
• Prevention and response to all forms of gender-based violence, harassment, sexual harassment or sexist conduct, in accordance with the Company’s Policy Against Violence and Harassment and related procedures.
• Support, within the framework of applicable Company policies and legislation, for work-life balance and the equal treatment of employees with family or caregiving responsibilities.
• Encouragement of reporting incidents of discrimination, unequal treatment or harassment, with safeguards for confidentiality, objective investigation and protection against retaliation, in accordance with the Company’s established procedures.
• Periodic evaluation of practices relating to gender equality and, where considered appropriate, relevant available information, with the aim of identifying potential inequalities and continuously improving the implementation of this Policy.

The Management of Spectrumlabs S.A. supports the implementation of this Policy and ensures that the necessary resources are made available, where required. This Policy is communicated to employees, made available to interested parties and reviewed, when necessary, to ensure that it remains appropriate, up to date and consistent with applicable requirements.