Lidl Ireland has reduced its mean gender pay gap from 5.2% last year to 3.8%.
A gender pay gap is the difference between the average hourly pay rate of male and female employees.
According to a PWC report, the average pay gap in Ireland was 11.2% in 2024.
Lidl said it has committed to multiple actions to eliminate its mean gender pay gap.
These include initiatives such as its Leadership Academy, talent forums to reduce the risk of gender bias and the roll out of female-focused HR policies developed to support women at every stage of life.
Among these policies are menopause supports, compassionate leave for miscarriage and early pregnancy loss and the Lupilu family leave programme designed to support those looking to start a family while also achieving their career potential.
"We strongly believe in the positive impact that a zero gender pay gap can have, not only on our own colleagues, but Ireland's society and economy," said Maeve McCleane, Chief People Officer & Board Executive at Lidl Ireland & Northern Ireland.
"With our focus firmly set on reducing our gender pay gap to zero, we are resolute in our ongoing commitment to attracting, developing and retaining a more diverse and inclusive team that is reflective of our customer base," she added.
