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Looking Beyond #ESG for Corporates: Empowering Women in the Workplace for a #Sustainable Future October 17, 2024, Thursday, 17:30 - 19:30 GermanHub™ 19/F, COFCO Tower, 262 Gloucester Road Causeway Bay, Hong Kong SAR (China) This event is jointly organised by the German Chamber of Commerce and the Irish Chamber od Commerce In recent years, ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) movements have made significant strides in addressing environmental concerns ("E"), with corporations ingraining the understanding, measurement, disclosure, and management of climate risks into their core operations. Meanwhile, however, social considerations ("S") have arguably been receiving less attention. This raises the question: Can environmental sustainability be achieved without equal emphasis on supporting societal well-being? This issue is becoming critical. According to the UN, fertility in all European countries is now below the level required for full replacement of the population in the long run and the same is starting to happen in Asia at an alarming rate. In the face of historically male-dominated life and career pathways, a growing number of women are actively pursuing equal career opportunities and are opting to have fewer children compared to previous decades. This shift, alongside various other factors, is contributing to significant demographic changes in economies worldwide that will impact businesses at all levels. Hence, changing corporate attitudes and strategies is a discussion that needs to start now. In this talk, Nicole Yuen, the Founder and CEO of the Women Workplace Index will share her insights, as well as how and why, together we, the corporate community, can change the status quo. Who Should Attend? C-suite and corporate strategy makers HR managers and personnel ESG practitioners Women professionals Come Join Us! Click link below to register. https://lnkd.in/eiejsAix

"Global Partners Push Good Deeds Even Further" - Improvability, Tee Ganbold 🌏 and our partnership with Cosmopolis.App has been featured in Forbes! Discover how our solutions are helping Cosmopolis and its partners streamline their reporting processes, enabling them to amplify their positive impact even further. "The STEM Fellow 2024 of Global Women in Asia, Tee Ganbold 🌏 is helping Cosmopolis expand with her company Improvability AI. This award-winning partner of Cosmopolis creates automated reports on the sustainability performance of a company. Cosmopolis suggests good deeds for the employees and management of the company to significantly increase the social responsibility footprint transparently in a very short period based on the results of the report" Read the full article at: https://lnkd.in/dBi_n6Bw

For those who don't need Women's Day once a year to recognize how essential female leadership is for any business, here was a conference not to be missed to get ideas for concrete actions on how to promote women's entrepreneurship and leadership, with a particular focus on women in technology. Why gender diversity around the development of AI tools is essential? how to better manage our social and environmental impact?... many topics were discussed. Some countries like France, following the EU Directive, have decided early 2024 to request a new sustainability reporting aiming at strengthening corporate transparency in terms of extra-financial performance and to promote a sustainable economy combining long-term profitability, social justice and environmental protection. Therefore, leaders need more than ever to make sustainability a fundamental strand of business strategy. And (like in the development of new technologies and new AI tools), women have a key role to play as “they tend to be more sensitive to social and environmental issues than their male counterparts”, especially in the high-tech environment (cf. "Mind the gap: Are female directors and executives more sensitive to the environment in high-tech us firms?" - ScienceDirect). I particularly liked the comments of Pierre Deheunynck, former HR director at Danone & ENGIE, President of France compétences, saying that leadership is about creating a framework of trust and ensuring that people can project themselves. In the pharmaceutical industry, as in many other sectors, there is a growing attraction to self-employment as people seek more autonomy and less political pressure. The relationship with work has changed a lot in recent years. We must continue to adapt our mentalities and continue to create the conditions so that talents continue to join us, feel committed over the long term, and see their company as a place of fulfillment.   Finally, everyone has a role to play in a company - leadership at all levels will transform businesses.   Thank you Michel Le Boedec, Chloé Viletier, Sandra Le Grand, Nathalie Royer, for those enriching discussions and for your advice. Thank you Lise BACHMANN for organizing this conference on captivating subjects, with fascinating testimonies and for bringing together all these inspiring people including Ayumi Moore Aoki from WOMEN IN TECH ® Global Movement and Anne-Ségolène Abscheidt from IPSA, école d'ingénieurs de l'air et de l'espace.

Explore the role of women in the growing green and clean tech sector. Prerna Sharma's article, 'Promoting Women's Participation in Green and Clean Tech Businesses,' examines global and Indian data, highlighting the disparity in funding for female-led ventures and the opportunities within this sector. Discover how government initiatives and the expanding start-up ecosystem are empowering women entrepreneurs to overcome challenges and drive sustainability. Read the full article to learn more. #WomenInTech #GreenTech #CleanTech #FemaleEntrepreneurs #Sustainability #GenderEquality #WomenInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #DiversityAndInclusion https://lnkd.in/g_FxWCBH

“many of the key sustainability driving sectors, such as tech, lack a formidable women mentor presence, including at an organization’s highest levels” Women of Influence+ Jodi Scarlett our CEO says: “Over the past year, I have transitioned my career from a restoration contractor focused on large scale construction to the CEO of a tech company focused on sustainability. Although I have a deep background in entrepreneurship, I have sometimes felt marginalized for my perceived (read incorrectly assumed) lack of tech savvy. At points, I have even been told that some VC’s could consider our firm “un-investable” due to the absence of a “tech founder.” I find that view to be short sighted and myopic. On this most epic of life adventures called EcoClaim, I have found whole new skill sets, gears and abilities that have been latent my entire career. And, if it wasn’t for good friends to “Lean in” I am not sure I would be able to step so confidently into this new space. On this note, I want to personally thank my dear friend and mentor Alina Martin, Alina has believed in me, encouraged me and convinced me that I am gifted in the tech space. She has helped me to see how my deep ability to understand process and procedure combined with my uninhibited ability to ask questions has propelled me quite comfortably in the tech world. Thank you Alina for being that formidable women mentor in a tech space I so deeply needed to make this transition. So, this International Women’s Day, to anyone out there who thinks they are too old, or the gender gap is too big, or the transition is too steep, I say set those negative thoughts aside. If I can do it, so can you!” #CarpeDiem #LeanIn #iwd #iwd2024 https://lnkd.in/gE-SXVwm

Honored to curate and moderate a 5-women panel on Circularity & Resilience in Kuala Lumpur. We brought together expertise from multiple cultures, generations, professions and perspectives and above all, our shared passion for a sustainable future, where human-centric ecosystems coexist harmoniously with nature. In light of #InternationalWomensDay, we recognize the importance of fostering communities that empower women to share their ideas, experiences, and talents. This year, the United Nations marks the occasion with the theme "Invest in women: Accelerate progress,” highlighting the critical role of women in fostering a humane approach to business and design. An approach aligned with the creation of communities and workplaces that intrinsically value Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEI(A)), with female leaders playing a pivotal role in enriching company culture and contributing to societal betterment. The journey toward the equitable future we envision continues, according to the UN, the impact of geopolitical conflicts and climate disasters could push over 342 million women below the poverty line by 2030. Supporting women entrepreneurs at all scales is vital for community development, enabling people to realize and surpass their potential. We, as architects and designers, share the responsibility of continuously innovating our industry to create environments where women and all members of society feel safe, respected, and empowered. As the adage says, "Empowered women, empower women" Let's all support and raise the barre together to achieve a harmonious, inclusive future with action today. Sabina Reddy, Sam K Allen, MPH, Cassia Elizabeth Jayani, Pei Ing Tan FPAM, LFRAIA, Hon FAIA, Hon KIRA/ASA/FCARM/UMA/KIA #InternationalWomensDay #IWD #CoreNet #Sustainability #Circularity #SustainableDesign

#InvestInWomen. Accelerate Progress 🚀! In line with the theme of this year’s #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate the progress we’ve already made on the path to #equity. But: We are not there yet 🎯. 𝗔𝘁 Greiner, 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿. Equity needs #collectiveefforts, clear goals, strategies, and guidelines for implementation. There is a lot of work to be done, and we're committed to it 🤝🌍! Read more on our blog as we share our goals and initiatives to create a diverse, inclusive, and empowering environment where everyone can develop their full potential. 👉https://lnkd.in/eCrtEnRz #TeamGreiner #IWD

This International Women’s Day we are celebrating the women of the AirEx team, coming together from 6 countries worldwide to bring their experiences and perspectives to solve the challenges our industry faces. Get to know the Women of AirEx: Agnes Czako, Founder & CEO Agnes’s 12 years of experience in the industry and experience leading 30,000 Fuel Poverty assessments inspired her to found AirEx. She holds degrees from the University of Budapest and the University of Cambridge and won the "Women in Innovation 2019" Innovate UK award. Julia Groves, Chair. Julia is a seasoned entrepreneur and angel investor, who champions sustainability through funding renewables and responsible investments. She has chaired AirEx since 2023 following her creating the Sustainability team at the British Business Bank and advising Engine B while serving on the Nesta Impact Investment Committee. Arifa Rahman, Operations Associate. Arifa is a Level 3 certified Retrofit Advisor with experience in modelling the energy consumption of residential buildings and proposing potential retrofit upgrades to improve thermal performance. She is currently studying for a degree in Energy Engineering from Università di Bologna. Mairéad Fowler, Head of Marketing. Mairead has 6+ years of expertise in marketing leadership, crafting global marketing strategies for construction technology. She harbours a passion for leveraging technology for positive impact, particularly within the realm of climate technology. Sarah Goodroe, Full Stack Developer. Sarah has 8 years in development, data science, analytics, and machine learning, previously applying her expertise in academic research. Holding BSc degrees in Psychology and Media Communications and an MPhil and PhD in Neuroscience from University College London. Sahar Javaheri, Data Scientist. Sahar, has 10+ years experience in analyzing large datasets and developing predictive models, and gained expertise in academia, including a four-year research fellowship in Solid State Physics. Holding both a master's and a PhD in Condensed Matter and Materials Physics from Buali Sina University and a Master of Data Science degree from the University of Salford. Leigh-Anne Colman, Head of People. Leigh-Anne is an experienced Global HR Executive with a successful history in managing HR for both large corporations and SMEs across various sectors. She is known for her expertise in fostering diversity and inclusion within hiring strategies across multiple sectors. As an industry faced with many regulatory barriers when it comes to innovation we recognise the need to challenge the status quo. We are proud to work alongside a team of women who have the drive and perseverance to get what is needed done and make real changes in the domestic retrofit sector. We hope our story of overcoming the challenges imposed on our industry will #InspireInclusion and encourage other companies to think about supporting and investing in women within their organisations.

Today's a special day—it's International Women's Day! A moment to pause and celebrate the powerful strides women have taken, particularly in our green tech sector. But there's more.🚀 It's been an inspiring journey, viewing the landscape of technology development through a fresh, green lens. Women aren't just participating; they're leading the charge towards sustainability. They're at the helm of innovations that could redefine our future, championing eco-friendly tech with unyielding passion. This push for a sustainable future is no small feat—it's a testament to their resilience and vision. 🌿💡 I've also seen a rise in support networks, mentoring programs, and community advancements—all dedicated to the empowerment and encouragement of women in tech and engineering. This isn't just about bridging the gender gap; it's about shaping an industry that's diverse, inclusive, and powerful enough to tackle the planet's most pressing challenges. 🌍 Today, let's celebrate the achievements and the future possibilities. Let's continue to advocate for women in tech, for it's their ideas that may very well lead us to a brighter, greener tomorrow. #InternationalWomensDay #WomenInTech #SustainableFuture

Absolutely thrilled to have been part of the brilliantly organized #WomenInTechSummit in Warsaw! 🎉 This significant event gathers both women and men interested in further development, new job opportunities, and learning. Business 🏢 and academic 🎓 representatives under one roof share their experiences with participants. 🌐💼 #ESG - I was a panelist, discussing the practical aspects of ESG, expertly moderated by the fantastic Joanna Maraszek from PlanBe.eco. We focused on implementing #carbonfootprint counting in transactions and other practices among B2B and B2C clients, and the potential of green initiatives. 🌍💼💡 We also debated on #ecommerce vs. traditional retail - what’s better for the planet? Plus, we explored the business opportunities related to ESG. In my opinion, ESG offers the greatest opportunities to small and medium-sized enterprises (including FinTech) for rapid development in new directions. 🚀🎯 #Inclusion - What was truly commendable were the inclusive measures taken by the organizers. Children under 18 could join with a parent for free, drinking water was freely available, and non-gender restrooms were provided. They even organized a collection of unused mobile phones and had a kids' corner, making it a family-friendly event. 👪💧📱 Being part of the Women in Tech Summit was a truly enriching experience. Here's to more such empowering events! 👩💼💪💫 #WomenInTechSummit #ESG #Finance #Innovation #Leadership #KnowledgeSharing 😊