Equality Policy

Gender Equality Policy

Teraloop operates in accordance with Finnish Statutes:

• Act on Equality between Women and Men (609/1986)
• Non-Discrimination Act (1325/2014)

Data Collection and Monitoring

Teraloop collects and reviews gender-disaggregated data on staff composition, recruitment, career progression, and leadership roles. These data are reviewed annually to identify trends, assess progress and to inform improvement measures.

Training

Teraloop provides periodic awareness-raising activities and training for staff on gender equality, inclusive organisational culture and unconscious bias.

Policy Areas and Actions

1. Work–Life Balance and Organisational Culture: Teraloop supports flexible and inclusive working practices that help employees balance professional and personal responsibilities. The company promotes a respectful workplace culture in which diversity is valued and discrimination is not tolerated.
2. Gender Balance in Leadership and Decision-Making: Teraloop promotes gender balance in leadership roles and decision-making processes by encouraging diverse candidate pools and ensuring fair and transparent selection practices.
   
3. Gender Equality in Recruitment and Career Progression: Recruitment and promotion processes are transparent, merit-based, and inclusive. Job descriptions and evaluation criteria are reviewed to minimise bias and ensure equal opportunities for all candidates and employees.
4. Integration of the Gender Dimension in Research and Innovation: Where relevant to its research, technology development, and innovation activities, Teraloop considers gender perspectives and potential impacts in project design, implementation, and stakeholder engagement.
5. Measures Against Gender-Based Violence and Harassment: Teraloop maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards gender-based violence, discrimination, and sexual harassment. Clear procedures exist to allow concerns to be reported confidentially and addressed promptly and fairly.

Responsibility for implementing this plan lies with Teraloop’s management team, supported by designated staff responsible for HR and organisational development.

Teraloop reviews this Gender Equality Plan periodically and updates it as necessary to ensure it remains effective and aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements.