Vevey / Dietikon, 14 July 2025 – The EQUAL-SALARY Foundation is pleased to announce that Lyreco Switzerland AG has obtained the Equal Pay and Opportunities, by EQUAL-SALARY certification, a symbol of excellence in terms of equality for all employees of Lyreco in Switzerland. After successfully passing the statistical analysis of its salaries, Lyreco Switzerland underwent an internal audit entrusted to PwC, proving that it practices equal pay and equal opportunities for women and men.
The Equal Pay and Opportunities, by EQUAL-SALARY certification is valid for three years, during which, the company undergoes two monitoring audits. After 3 years, if the organisation wants to keep its label, it needs to renew the certification process with a new salary analysis and a full on-site audit.
“For the past ten years, Lyreco Switzerland has been demonstrating that equal pay and equal opportunities can be demonstrated over the long term with rigour and consistency. In a context where more than half of Swiss companies still do not comply with equal pay requirements, Lyreco is setting an example and exceeding expectations. With this fourth EQUAL-SALARY certification, Lyreco extends its commitment to inclusion, diversity and continuous improvement. Congratulations on this exemplary consistency, which makes you a real driver of change!” commented Lisa Rubli, co-CEO of the EQUAL-SALARY Foundation.
“For the fourth time now, EQUAL-SALARY certification confirms that at Lyreco we consistently live our values of equal pay and equal opportunities. These principles are firmly anchored in our corporate culture – and this new distinction encourages us to continue along this path with conviction”, added Paloma Petschen, People & Culture Director of Lyreco Switzerland AG.
Equal pay in practice
While most companies claim to pay women and men the same, the gender pay gap is still close to 17% on a worldwide level. (Source: statistat february 2025)
… and especially in the retail sector in Switzerland:
- In Switzerland, in the retail sector, women earn in average 17,8% less than men.
- The unexplained part of this pay gap reaches over 48%.
(Source: Federal Statistical Office – Swiss Earnings Structure Survey)
