Organisation: Imming Impact
Effective from: 01-01-2026
Review cycle: Annual
Imming Impact is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and equitable working environment for employees and external collaborators. Gender equality is embedded in our organisational values and decision-making processes. This document serves as our formal Gender Equality Plan and is publicly available on our website and communicated internally.
This plan applies to:
- Employees
- Freelancers, contractors, and consultants
- Job applicants
- Other people involved in our projects
Work–Life Balance and Organisational Culture
We support flexible working arrangements where operationally feasible, and promote a culture that respects caregiving responsibilities and personal well-being.
Equality in Recruitment and Career Progression
Actions include:
- Gender-neutral task descriptions
- Structured interviews
- Transparent evaluation criteria
- Equal access to training and advancement
Although freelancers are independent professionals, we commit to fair and transparent engagement practices.
Integration of the Gender Dimension
In all our projects or services, we consider gender perspectives in design, research, innovation, and stakeholder engagement.
Prevention of Harassment and Gender-Based Violence
We follow a Code of Conduct during project collaborations and events, usually the Code if Conduct of the International Network of Open Science Communities. Confidential reporting channels are available to all involved in our projects.
Freelancer and Procurement Equality
We:
- Maintain a diverse pool of external professionals
- Use transparent selection criteria
- Avoid reliance on homogeneous networks
- Offer fair contract conditions aligned with expertise and market rates
These practices support equitable participation in innovation activities.
Monitoring and Review
Progress is evaluated annually using collected indicators. Findings inform updates to the plan to ensure ongoing organisational development.