Bot Gonçalves, Lda. is committed to promoting gender equality, diversity, and inclusion across all aspects of our organisation. We align our practices with the principles and expectations of Horizon Europe, ensuring equal opportunities in recruitment, career development, leadership, work culture, and participation in research and innovation activities.
We guarantee that all individuals—regardless of gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, disability, or background—have equal access to employment, training, and advancement.
All hiring, evaluation, and promotion decisions are based solely on merit, competence, and professional achievements.
Bot Gonçalves, Lda. supports a work environment that enables employees to balance personal, family, and professional responsibilities.
This includes flexible work arrangements where possible and a culture that respects parental duties and care responsibilities.
We encourage gender balance at all levels of the company, including management, project leadership, and decision-making bodies.
Where imbalances exist, we take steps to address them through inclusive recruitment strategies, transparent procedures, and targeted professional development.
In alignment with Horizon Europe, Bot Gonçalves, Lda. commits to considering sex, gender, and intersectionality when relevant in research and innovation activities.
This approach ensures that our solutions are scientifically rigorous, socially relevant, and inclusive.
Bot Gonçalves, Lda. maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward harassment, discrimination, and bullying.
We provide clear internal procedures for reporting concerns confidentially and ensure fair, timely investigation and resolution.
We regularly review our procedures, collect relevant indicators when feasible, and take action to strengthen gender equality within the organisation.
This policy will be reviewed and updated as needed to reflect evolving best practices and EU standards.