
Diversity and inclusion
At Societe Generale group, diversity and inclusion are not just a result of legal obligations, they are now and will continue to be strategic factors that stand for what we are all about: “Building together, with our clients, a better and sustainable future through responsible and innovative solutions.”
We are determined to be a company where employees feel good as they are, reflecting the diversity of the customers we serve and the society in which we operate.
Promoting diversity and inclusion is key to building a company that is both efficient and innovative as well as responsible and open to the world.
Creating a work environment conducive to inclusion
- Diversity and inclusion at every level of the organisation
- Strong Group commitments to diversity
- Values conveyed through common measures
Promoting employee diversity that reflects our customers and our societies
- Employee careers based on skills
- A balanced compensation policy
- Engaged employee communities
Fighting against all forms of discrimination
- Focus on gender equality
- Focus on generational balance
- Focus on non-discrimination of the LGBT+ community
- Focus on people with disabilities

Some findings from Societe Generale SA in France:
- A four-year budget (2019-2022) of €10M has been dedicated eliminating the unjustified wage gap between women and men.
- In accordance with the requirements of the French “Loi Avenir” of 5 September 2018, that aims to eliminate wage disparities between women and men, Societe Generale SA in France has published its Gender Equality Index score, which stands at 86 out of a maximum score of 100 for the 2021 financial year. It is calculated based on 5 indicators provided by the legislation:

The level of our Gender Equality Index is a reflection of our continuous efforts to fight against inequalities and encourage the promotion of women to high corporate positions.
Societe Generale group
- Press Release: Societe Generale pledges new diversity objectives
- #JamaisSansElles Charter PDF 343.8 KB
- Women's Empowerment Principles
- Women's Empowerment Principles - Report 2021 PDF 187.89 KB
- Policy against harassment and inappropriate behaviour (whistleblowing process)
- International Labor Organization Global Business & Disability Network Charter
- Modern Slavery Act PDF 131.15 KB
- Diversity and Inclusion Policy
- Charte de l'Autre Cercle PDF 675.52 KB
- Conversation guide - Each for a LGBT+ inclusive workspace
France
- #StOpE Initiative
- Agreement on gender equality in the workplace (in French)
- Accord en faveur de l’emploi et de l’insertion professionnelle des personnes en situation de handicap
- Charter of 15 commitments for a balanced work-home life (in French)
- Diversity Charter (available in French only)
- Grande Ecole du Numérique (in French)