Diversity and Development

We aim to promote diversity and inclusion, fostering the social and financial development of people and companies for a fairer and more prosperous country.

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Learn more about our strategic goals:

Diversity Goals

We are made up of people and we believe that a workforce with a plurality of backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, experiences, races, disabilities, genders, affective-sexual orientations and generations broadens perspectives, and contributes to an environment of respect for and appreciation of differences.

Gender

  • Have 35% to 40% women in leadership positions¹ by 2025, and representation of 50% in entry level jobs (hiring).1.

Race

  • Have 27% to 30% black employees in the organization by 2025, with increases at all hierarchical levels, including senior management, and 40% in entry level jobs (hiring) 2.

1 considers executive level positions, directors, superintendents, managers and some specialists.

²not including apprentices and interns.

Learn more about how our employee and society-oriented initiatives reflect our commitment to diversity and inclusion, by accessing our ESG Report.

 

Entrepreneurship Goals 

We understand that it is essential to foster and promote entrepreneurship in Brazil. Through our products and services, partnerships and investments, we encourage the development of businesses by providing access to funds, tools and solutions that improve business management and expand their growth potential. 

Entrepreneurship

By 2030, continue to foster entrepreneurship by financing micro and small businesses, reaching R$67.1 billion in credit volume.

Companies led by women

By 2030, increase the volume of credit to companies led by women¹, reaching a portfolio of R$34.7 billion.

¹companies with more than 50% female ownership. 

Microcredit

By 2030, direct R$15 billion in microcredit operations to help micro-entrepreneurs grow².

²Baseline – January 2025.

Itaú Mulher Empreendedora (Itaú Women Entrepreneurs)

An initiative that offers offer non-financial solutions to empower, connect and inspire female entrepreneurs.

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Itaú Commitment to Education and Financial Inclusion

Find out how we will include people and offer support in looking after money.

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Itaú Mulher Empreendedora (Itaú Women Entrepreneurs)

An initiative that offers offer non-financial solutions to empower, connect and inspire female entrepreneurs.

 

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What is up at Itaú Mulher Empreendedora (Itaú Women Entrepreneurs)

Ela Empreende (She Undertakes)

Training course via Whatsapp in Entrepreneurship with certification.

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Jornada sua Paixão, seu Negócio! (Your Passion, Your Business Journey!)

Online training in business management with Flávia Paixão.

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Empreenda e Renda

Training program for 30,000 women and acceleration with seed capital.

Results 2024

Venda Vencedora (Winner Sale) with RME

12 groups throughout Brazil with training and seed capital!

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Itaú Commitment to Education and Financial Inclusion

Find out how we will include people and offer support in looking after money.

 

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Goals for Suppliers

By 2030, engage 100% of our active suppliers in ESG topics, strengthening the supplier chain with responsible E&S practices aligned with our values, and mitigating risks in the more sensitive links. 

ESG literacy for active suppliers1

  • By 2030, have 75% of these suppliers complete the basic training.
  • By 2026, have the questionnaire about ESG practices answered by 100% of these suppliers.

    1 Suppliers’ contracts are centralized by the Procurement department.

Audit of sensitive suppliers2

  • By 2030, conduct an ESG audit of 100% of these suppliers.
  • By 2026, ensure the implementation of the whistleblowing channel in 100% of these audited suppliers.
  • By 2030, ensure the implementation of a Diversity and Inclusion census in for 100% of these audited suppliers.

    2 Sensitive suppliers are considered based on environmental, social and climate risks.

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