Vevey/St. Gallen, February 6, 2026 – The EQUAL-SALARY Foundation is pleased to announce the official recognition of the “We Pay Fair” label, developed by the Competence Center for Diversity, Disability and Inclusion (CCDI) of the University of St.Gallen, as a valid salary analysis method within its Certification of Equal Pay and Opportunities (CEPO) process. Through this collaboration, EQUAL-SALARY and the CCDI strengthen their joint commitment to equal pay while promoting more responsible and inclusive corporate governance.
A company that has conducted a salary analysis with the CCDI within the past 12 months can now skip the statistical phase of the CEPO certification process and proceed directly to the on-site qualitative audit by EQUAL-SALARY to certify equal opportunities and fair processes.
“This partnership reflects a shared conviction: equality must be grounded in evidence, accountability, and long-term commitment. By aligning the EQUAL-SALARY certification with the We Pay Fair Label developed by the University of St. Gallen, we strengthen the scientific foundations of our work and keep pushing for equal pay, equal access to opportunities, fair career pathways, and working environments in which women and men can develop their potential on equal terms. Through this collaboration, organisations can continue to turn their ambition into measurable progress”, said Simonetta Sommaruga, President of the Board of the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation.
« We are pleased to partner with the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation to further strengthen credible, science-based standards for equal pay. This cooperation enhances our shared mission to promote transparency, fairness, and measurable progress toward pay equity », commented Gudrun Sander, Director of the CCDI.
