A day for the elimination of violence against women

To provide structural protection, we actively manage the risk of harassment and violence at work through a specific assessment included in the MSG “HSE”. We integrate this focus into the Global Framework Agreement (GFA), an agreement shared with trade unions at global level, and we regularly update our safety guidelines for women on business travel. We also carry out half-yearly monitoring of harassment cases and of requests relating to the support package for women employees who are victims of domestic violence. Our safety guidelines for women on business travel have recently been renewed.

A key pillar is the “Noi ci siamo” webinar series, developed with Fondazione Libellula to raise awareness of violence also beyond the workplace. The initiative provided concrete tools to recognise the cycle of abuse and the early warning signs, illustrating Eni’s intervention model (recognition, listening and referral). Particular attention is given to engaging men, with the online course “How to be a Male Ally” (UN Global Compact Academy), designed to promote the role of men in preventing gender-based violence and paving the way for future in-person programmes planned for 2026. The commitment extends to women's empowerment through Networking and development paths such as Women in Power (WIP), a course designed to provide tools for personal growth, spread awareness on gender issues, create inclusive leadership, and facilitate community building.

In addition to internal tools — such as the reporting channel, the helpline for Eni people who are victims of violence and harassment, and the strengthened psychological support service — our commitment translates into concrete action in the local areas where we operate. Eni supports Anti-Violence Centres in its areas of activity: a significant example is the partnership with Linea Rosa in Ravenna, which has enabled the children of women assisted by the centre to take part in summer camps and sports activities organised by the CRAL free of charge, integrating them into welfare spaces usually reserved for employees’ families. Eni Rewind, Versalis and Eni Power are also part of the initiative.

Our global action is guided by the “Eni for Human Rights” programme. In all the countries where we operate, we develop targeted projects: these include training security forces on the risks of gender-based violence through workshops held in Congo, Ghana, Indonesia and Egypt, and conducting gender-based violence assessments in agribusiness projects, such as the one in Kenya.

Our support for communities is strengthened by Plenitude’s initiative on 25 November dedicated to tackling psychological violence. With the “Parole Indelebili” [Indelible Words] campaign, developed in collaboration with tattoo artist La Bigotta, Plenitude aims to make visible the scars that words leave on people’s minds, like hidden tattoos. The project comes to life on the ground: Plenitude Flagship Stores become awareness hubs where temporary tattoos and cards bearing the anti-violence helpline 1522 are distributed free of charge, a symbolic gesture to help people recognise the signs of this form of violence and free themselves from it.

Awareness efforts also extend to the world of sport, thanks to the renewed partnership between Plenitude and Olimpia Milano. The “Ballshit” project continues: a campaign created to dismantle gender stereotypes by “calling them out for what they are: complete nonsense”. For this occasion, the initiative is aligned with the focus on psychological violence: the message is amplified through a joint social media campaign and a special activation inside the sports venue, leveraging basketball’s visibility to reach a broad and diverse audience on issues of respect and invisible abuse.