Understanding the local DE&I landscape is crucial for organizations pursuing EDGE Certification in Spain. By gaining insights into the key factors influencing DE&I in the country, your organization can better prepare and leverage EDGE (gender-binary) and EDGEplus (gender and intersectionality) Certification to foster impactful and sustainable change.
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- Labour Market Indicators
- DE&I Focus Areas on a Country Level
- Applicable EU Directives
- Personal Data Protection in Spain
- Achieve Meaningful DE&I Impact with EDGE Certification
Labour Market Indicators
DE&I Focus Areas on a Country Level
| DE&I Focus Areas | Status in Spain |
| Paid Parental Leave | Maternity Leave: 16 weeks paid at 100% Paternity Leave: 16 weeks paid at 100% |
| Law on Pay Equity | Yes ✅ |
| Pay Gap Reporting Legal Requirement | Yes ✅ |
| Gender Quotas on Company Boards | Yes ✅, 40% from 2026 |
| Non-Binary Gender Identity Legal Recognition | Legal recognition of non-binary gender in Spain is varies by region. |
| Sexual Harassment Protection in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Disability Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| LGBTQ+ Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Race/Ethnicity Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Nationality Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Age Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Same-Sex Marriage | Yes ✅ |
This data is taken from EquiNations, our research which captures the DE&I legislative contexts across the 20 countries with the highest number of currently EDGE Certified organizations.
Applicable EU Directives
| DE&I-Related Directive | Applicability in Spain |
| Pay Transparency Directive | EU member states must incorporate the EU Pay Transparency Directive into their national laws by June 7, 2026. It is not yet clear when Spain will implement the directive. |
| Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) | In Spain, draft legislation to incorporate the CSRD into its national legislation is moving through the legislative process. |
| Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) | EU member states have to transpose the CSDDD into national law and communicate the relevant texts to the Commission by 26 July 2026. |
Personal data protection in Spain
Spain’s Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD) supplements and builds on the EU GDPR, strengthening personal data protections and digital rights. EDGE complies with GDPR and LOPDGDD by securely processing only anonymized and aggregated data on Swiss servers, offering organizations operating in Spain confidence in our adherence to data protection standards.
Achieve Meaningful DE&I Impact with EDGE Certification
EDGE Certification is audited by independent third-party certification bodies, it supports the integrity and credibility of data and information, and gives organizations a powerful way to communicate DE&I commitment and performance.
Effective DE&I management demands a sustained, strategic focus to ensure it remains a business-critical priority. EDGE Certification, supported by EDGE Empower®, provides organizations with the tools to embed this focus, offering:
- A structured analytical framework to evaluate current DE&I performance and benchmark against peers to establish realistic, impactful goals.
- Time-bound cycles over two years to set measurable objectives and monitor progress effectively.
- Independent verification that ensures transparency and accountability throughout the process.
- EDGEplus for an intersectional perspective that considers how gender interacts with other diversity dimensions such as race/ethnicity, gender identity, disability, nationality, age, and LGBTQ+.
- A data-driven methodology grounded in leadership expertise and practical applications, enabling a comprehensive and actionable DE&I strategy.
- Guidance on regulatory compliance, including EU CSRD and EU Pay Transparency Directive requirements.
This holistic approach empowers organizations to build, sustain, and advance meaningful DE&I progress.
EDGE Empower® is a comprehensive DE&I software-based solution, empowering organizations to apply the same discipline and rigor to DE&I as to any other critical business objective. EDGE Empower® offers a holistic approach to facilitate DE&I compliance obligations in Spain and the EU, including:
- The Spanish Royal Decree on Gender Equality (Royal Decree 901 and 902 / 2020)
- EU CSRD
- EU Pay Transparency Directive
- EU CSDDD
Interested in how EDGE Certification can help you achieve your DE&I objectives and comply with regulatory requirements in Spain? Reach out to us or take the first step in your EDGE Certification® journey with EDGE Empower®.
Disclaimer: Please note that this does not constitute legal advice.
