MILAN, Italy – Rhea, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of coffee break machines, announces that it has obtained the UNI PDR 125:2022 Gender Equality Certification issued by Dasa-Rägister. This is an important milestone that reflects its ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, fair, and sustainable working environment.
This recognition confirms a path the company has been following for years, placing people at the center, and translating corporate values into concrete actions, in line with the inclusive culture it has always embraced.
Rhea has long implemented a range of concrete initiatives to ensure gender equality, focusing on raising awareness around inclusivity issues through targeted training programs that provide everyone with the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of these topics. The aim is to create a virtuous cycle of behavior that foster a culture of respect and openness to diversity.
“At Rhea, we strive to build an environment that values the uniqueness of each individual and the diversity that unites us all,” emphasizes Virginia D’Agata, People & Organization Manager of Rhea. “Rhea is a place where people can grow and express their potential in a context of respect and opportunity.”
Flexible working hours, remote work, part-time options, corporate welfare programs, and initiatives aimed at people’s well-being are just some of the concrete measures implemented to support work-life balance.
Another pillar of this strategy is the Women Spark project, an initiative that promotes professional growth and support for women – and beyond – within the company. Its goal is to reduce the gender gap, foster equal career opportunities for everyone, and encourage better collaboration regardless of gender or role. Women Spark goes beyond training and mentoring; it continuously evolves through new projects and programs focused on development and networking.
Rhea is also committed to social issues such as the prevention of violence in relationships. Through an awareness-raising initiative involving all employees, Rhea aims to promote a safe and respectful work environment for everyone, ensuring a peaceful and harmonious life in the workplace, within families and across society, by creating a true “Effetto ECO”, a path designed and implemented by the Di Vasto-Bono law firm, based in Saronno.
About Rhea
Rhea, founded by Aldo Doglioni Majer in 1960, is one of the largest producers of automatic machines for coffee breaks in the world.
For over sixty years, Rhea has stood out for its wide international reach, high-level design, state-of-the-art technology, and ‘Made in Italy’ excellence. With headquarters and manufacturing based in the province of Varese and foreign branches in 10 countries, Rhea is proud of having spread coffee break culture to over 100 countries around the world.
From a global player in vending to a pioneer in the introduction of vending to the new retail, hospitality and out-of-home sectors, Rhea confirms its mission to interpret and often anticipate a constantly evolving market.
Rhea’s new proposals revolutionize the very concept of hospitality, both in business and domestic contexts, with a value proposition that improves the coffee break moment.
