Statement of Commitment

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At kladnee | Level Up S.r.l., gender equality, diversity, and inclusion are integral to our organizational culture, operational framework, and commercial mission. As an educational company dedicated to developing innovative physical and digital learning tools, we actively champion the breakdown of gender stereotypes in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics).​

This Gender Equality Plan (GEP) formalizes our strategic commitment to ensuring a fair, inclusive, and empowering environment for all employees, partners, and beneficiaries of our pedagogical solutions.​

 

​Key Baseline (2026 Data)​

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• Gender Ratio in Workforce: 64% Female / 36% Male (7 females, 4 males).

• Leadership & Management: Equal representation in project leadership and operational decision-making.

• Pay Parity: Equal pay for equal roles across all technical and creative units.

 

Strategic Pillars & Action Plan​

 

1 | Work-Life Balance and Organizational Culture​

• Objective: Maintain a supportive work culture that facilitates work-life harmony for all employees regardless of gender.

• Actions:

  • Implement flexible working hours and hybrid smart-working options.

  • Support parental leave options and smooth re-entry workflows following parental leave.

• Target / KPI: 100% access to flexible work arrangements; annual staff satisfaction feedback.

 

2 | Gender Balance in Leadership and Recruitment​

• Objective: Ensure unbiased recruitment and equal access to career growth opportunities.

• Actions:

  • Maintain gender-neutral language in all job advertisements and role descriptions.

  • Ensure gender-balanced evaluation panels for new hires whenever applicable.

  • Guarantee equal pay for equal value work through annual compensation reviews.

• Target / KPI: Maintain a gender balance of at least 40-60% across all company tiers and technical roles.

 

3 | Gender Dimension in STEAM Educational Products​

• Objective: Embed gender neutrality and inclusive design into all educational hardware, software (VR/AR), and pedagogical frameworks created by kladnee | Level Up.

• Actions:

  • Conduct gender-impact reviews during the co-design phase of new educational kits and XR software (e.g., representation of female scientists, neutral imagery).

  • Promote female participation in STEM through outreach initiatives and teacher training programs.

  • Ensure that 100% of physical tools, VR/AR/XR simulations, and published pedagogical manuals systematically feature diverse, non-stereotyped role models to counter early-stage gender drop-out in STEM education.

• Target / KPI: 100% of newly released educational tools reviewed for gender inclusivity.

 

4 | Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination​

• Objective: Foster a safe, respectful workplace with zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, or unconscious bias.

• Actions:

  • Adopt a clear Code of Conduct outlining respectful workplace standards.

  • Establish an internal contact person for confidential reporting of grievances.

  • Organize informal annual awareness sessions on unconscious bias in STEAM and Tech environments.

• Target / KPI: Zero reported incidents; 100% employee engagement in annual training/awareness activities.

 

Governance, Monitoring, and Budget​

kladnee | Level Up S.r.l. allocates the necessary operational time and internal human resources to implement, monitor, and review the measures outlined in this plan. The Management Team oversees the execution of this GEP. This document will be reviewed and updated annually to track performance metrics against targets.​​​​