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To mark International Women’s Day, the UN Global Compact, the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, today launched a new #report #Women at Work: Chinese companies taking action on gender equality. The global publication, available in English and Chinese, provides insights and best practices for advancing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with a focus on gender equality in the workplace. "Women at Work" sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that Chinese companies face in promoting gender equality. It presents a series of case studies showcasing how companies across various sectors are implementing the #Women’sEmpowermentPrinciples (WEPs) and contributing to the SDGs. The report showcases the commitment of business leaders in China and around the world to integrate gender equality into corporate strategies, highlighting the essential role of women in driving sustainable business practices for a better world. 

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Achieving gender equality and women’s well-being in all aspects of life is more crucial than ever if we want to create prosperous economies and a healthy planet. However, we are facing a key challenge: the alarming $360 billion annual deficit in gender-equality measures by 2030. Since the TO GROUP was founded in 2012, we have accelerated progress and invested in women in leadership positions. Two good examples of this are Ninette Keller, General Manager and Head of Logistics Services & Solutions, and Kristin Schulze, Head of Import. As an independent, young and fast-growing company, gender equality is one of our core values. What unites us as the TO team is our passion to achieve great things - and how we work together as a team. www.to-group.com #to_group #genderequality #investinwomen #respect #values

What an inspiring event hosted by Nasdaq Vilnius - "Ring the Bell for Gender Equality"! ✨ Recent researches show that Lithuania ranks 17th in gender equality, a position unchanged from a decade ago. The persistent undervaluation of women in leadership underscores the imperative for a paradigm shift. This necessitates the integration of gender equality principles into educational frameworks, ensuring our daughters are empowered beyond traditional gender roles. Let's prioritize dedicating quality time to our children, offering them our most valuable asset, and, where feasible, embodying courageous leadership. Determination remains pivotal. On International Women's Day, let's gently urge our capable yet silent colleagues to take incremental steps towards leadership roles. Together, let's forge a path towards a more inclusive and equitable future. #GenderEquality #WomenLeadership #internationalwomensday2024

UN Women Asia-Pacific 2023 WEPs Forum: Accelerating Gender Equality in Business UN Women organized the first-ever Asia-Pacific 2023 Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Forum in Manila on 7–8 November. Supported by the Government of Australia, the forum gathered 170+ participants from ASEAN, Asia-Pacific, and beyond, including business leaders, corporates, MSMEs, and governmental agencies. One of key discussions highlighted critical gaps in gender-responsive procurement and supplier diversity. Only 38% of surveyed companies have taken steps to advance procurement from women-owned businesses. Barriers persist, such as data scarcity on business ownership and complex procurement requirements, hindering micro-entrepreneurs and women-owned businesses. Women own one-third of global businesses but receive less than 1% of corporate and government procurement spend. Gender-responsive procurement is a pivotal opportunity for the private sector to drive meaningful change and accelerate gender equality. Enhanced awareness, capacity-building, and technical support are essential for corporations to take decisive action for gender equality. For more information: https://lnkd.in/dzjQEEuE #UNWomen #GenderEquality #WomensEmpowerment #WEPs

A new UN Global Compact report released on #IWD titled “Women at Work: Chinese companies taking action on gender equality” highlights the crucial role of women in driving sustainable business practices worldwide. Four outstanding female employees of CHINT, from different countries and in different positions, and their stories have been collected in the report. This sentiment was echoed by Beibei Zheng 郑蓓蓓, VP of CHINT Global, in a roundtable discussion at the ESG +20 Conference. As a signatory of Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) and the UN Global Compact's Forward Faster initiative, #CHINT is committed to advancing gender equality and women's empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community. The event also presented certificates to #CHINT and other graduating participants of the UN Global Compact Target Gender Equality accelerator programme, acknowledging our efforts to facilitate women’s full participation and equal opportunities for leadership. #CHINTTrend #InternationalWomensDay #FemaleEmpowerment #GenderEquality United Nations Global Compact Learn more： https://lnkd.in/gC8cwggC

We are delighted to launch our free webinar on Friday 8th of March to celebrate International Women's Day! In this webinar, EW Internal DEI Consultant, Isha Sadiq, and award-winning Social Entrepreneur, Victoria Burnip, will explore gender equity and the importance of women's stories in shaping how organisations can create inclusive, safe and equitable spaces in the workplace. Drawing on their knowledge and their lived experiences, they will also explore the different intersectional elements experienced by women and how organisations can create gender equity in the workplace. Register your place to join the discussion on gender equality and learn our tips on how employers can adopt an intersectional approach: https://bit.ly/3P0lufk Image Description: The image shows a teal graphic with the title 'International Women's Day 2024: Gender Equality and Intersectionality at Work with EW Internal DEI Consultant, Isha Sadiq, and Social Entrepreneur, Victoria Burnip on the 8th of March 2024 at 10am GMT'. #DiversityandInclusion #DiversityEquityandInclusion #InternationalWomensDay #Diversity #Inclusion

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY Achieving gender equality and women’s well-being in all aspects of life is more crucial than ever if we want to create prosperous economies and a healthy planet. However, we are facing a key challenge: the alarming $360 billion annual deficit in gender-equality measures by 2030. Since the TO GROUP was founded in 2012, we have accelerated progress and invested in women in leadership positions. Two good examples of this are Ninette Keller, General Manager and Head of Logistics Services & Solutions, and Kristin Schulze, Head of Import. As an independent, young and fast-growing company, gender equality is one of our core values. What unites us as the TO team is our passion to achieve great things - and how we work together as a team. www.to-group.com #to_group #genderequality #investinwomen #respect #values

Great to see that Australia and New Zealand are setting the pace for gender equality in top-level leadership! According to Heidrick and Struggles' Route to the Top report, 15% of all CEO roles appointed in Australia and NZ went to women, nearly doubling the global average of 8%. But it doesn't stop there! Boards are increasingly seeking CEOs with cross-sector and regional experience. In Australia and New Zealand, 32% of CEOs have cross-sector experience, exceeding the APAC region's average. Rodney Ng, Principal at Heidrick and Struggles, underscores the pivotal role of diverse backgrounds and international exposure in driving innovation and overcoming challenges in today's globalised business arena. Interested in learning more? Follow us for regular updates and join us on the journey towards an inclusive and forward-thinking future! #ExecutiveInsights #LeadershipInnovation #GenderEquality

Exciting news from the academic world! A groundbreaking paper on gender imbalance in leadership roles within the business sector is set to be presented at the upcoming SAM International Business Conference. This research delves deep into the persistent challenges that women face in climbing the corporate ladder, despite advancements in promoting gender equality. Highlighting the role of societal, cultural, and systemic barriers, the paper calls for a collective effort to challenge traditional gender norms and foster a more inclusive work environment. With an in-depth analysis backed by statistics, it provides a comprehensive view of the current status of women in leadership and the road ahead for achieving true gender balance. Stay tuned for what promises to be an insightful and thought-provoking presentation, shedding light on the importance of pushing for change in the business world. Don't miss this opportunity to join the conversation on creating a more equitable future in leadership roles. 🔗: https://ow.ly/h0Tk50QINKU #GenderEquality #Leadership #SAMInternationalBusinessConference

While gender equality remains a headline Sustainable Development Goal, progress across key metrics is far from encouraging.     Statistics show that about 80 percent of unpaid care work is currently undertaken by women. They need to be supported with policies that provide flexibility and help them better balance work and care responsibilities, says Sweef Capital Director @Rowena Reyes. Progress will take a combination of broad-based strategies, gender-specific policies and training to raise awareness of the benefits of supporting women, says @Jane Sloane, Senior Director for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality at The Asia Foundation. Change doesn’t happen overnight.    Read more in this article about the different ways the gender gap is being tackled, part of the Sweef Capital Gender ROITM Insight Series.      #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment #policies    https://lnkd.in/gNxwgNkH Mayse A.,Evert Blaauwendraad,Lotte-Marie Brouwer,Althea Ceria,Natalie Cousens,Karim Dhala,Wilson Okutoyi FMVA,CMSA,Luca Gagliardi,Tatjana Gerling,Dr. Kate Grantham,Winnie Ibukayo Mwangi,Jacklyne Iminza-Anyamba,Rachel E. Macauley,Greg MacLeod,Charlot Magayi,Mark McLane,Nicole Meier,Rana Modarres,Johan Mohd Roslie, FCCA,Sian Ong,Bhakti Patwardhan,Najwa Rafidy,Jacqueline S.,Eric Su,Patrine Thoong, Alfred Tulp,Navina Vivekanandan, Frank Wagemans,Eva Warigia,Alyna Wyatt