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I am excited to share that four UN SSE Market Monitor reports on gender equality in corporate leadership across the globe have been published now! 🌍 As a SSE Research Assistant, I contributed to the analysis of more than 17,000 data points on the gender diversity of Board of Directors among issuers on stock exchanges in the G20, Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Latin America, and other regional markets. I want to thank the entire UN SSE team for their support and insights throughout this process. If you're interested, feel free to take a look! Enjoy! 📖 😊

Join Us for the UN SSE Webinar on Gender Equality in Corporate Leadership 🌍 UN SSE Q4 Call: Gender Equality in Corporate Leadership 2024 📅 Date: Monday, 16 December 2024 🕒 Time Options: 09:00 or 16:00 Geneva Time (CET) 💻 Location: Virtual If you're passionate about ESG issues or dedicated to advancing gender equality, this is an event you won’t want to miss. The final Quarterly Call of 2024 will feature cutting-edge insights from our global benchmark research on gender representation in corporate leadership. Which market has the most female board members? CEOs? CFOs? Learn this and more during this annual presentation that reveals the latest results of our annual benchmarking. Learn about the progress and challenges across markets and gain actionable knowledge and inspiration for creating a more equitable corporate world. 👥 Speakers & Panellists Include: Chuck Canfield, IFC - International Finance Corporation, Interim Corporate Governance Manager Olga Cantillo, CEO, Bolsa Latinoamericana de Valores (Latinex) Claire Dorrian, Head of Sustainable Finance, LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) Camille Leca, Group Head, ESG & Sustainable Finance, Euronext Manyu Moravenov Ph.D MRICS, CEO, Bulgarian Stock Exchange ...and other esteemed leaders from global exchanges and the IFC. 💡 Why Attend? This webinar is ideal for professionals in sustainable finance, corporate governance, or those who want to play a role in promoting gender equality. The insights shared will help inform strategies to drive change and achieve sustainable corporate leadership. 👉 Register now for your preferred time slot: 9:00 Geneva Time: https://lnkd.in/gEW2-jVd 16:00 Geneva Time: https://lnkd.in/gfKKUbPZ 📩 After registering, you’ll receive details on joining the call. #ESG #SDG5 #genderequality #sustainabledevelopment #financialmarkets #UNEvents #corporateleadership

Women’s leadership is a driving force for sustainability and inclusion in today's corporate world. Despite challenges, the integration of ESG principles with gender equality is transforming organizations. Research shows that promoting women in leadership roles boosts organizational performance and contributes to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. In her insightful article, Juliana Oliveira Nascimento highlights the critical role of women leaders in creating value, driving change, and fostering equality. With actionable steps and compelling data, this piece is a must-read for anyone passionate about gender equality and sustainability. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 : https://lnkd.in/gTW5Zdqa Dr. Sunil Singh Smita Singh Happy Place To Work Institute Subscribe to HR TODAY - A Truly International Journal (𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭) https://lnkd.in/dxKmqXqn #Leadership #GenderEquality #ESG #Sustainability #Inclusion

Excited to see the much anticipated new The World Bank Gender Strategy 2024-2030 released today. With three interconnected focus areas — foundational wellbeing, economic participation and women’s leadership — the strategy seeks to “accellerate gender equality to end poverty on a livable planet”. Through investments in these areas, the strategy aims to address underlying challenges and maximize opportunities by ending GBV, advancing human capital, generating and using economic assets, increasing access to services, creating quality jobs and expanding women’s the role in decision-making. I appreciate the strong integration of climate and digital/technology as well. Read in full-> https://lnkd.in/eKwY_xHY At the Spring Meetings I discussed the forthcoming strategy, including the importance of the “one Bank” approach across the IFC, MIGA with Anna Bjerde Managing Director of Operations -> video https://lnkd.in/e3CyBjjn Atlantic Council And during the Annual Meetings in Marrakesh, Anna Gawel and I previewed the strategy with Hana Brixi Global Gender Director -> video https://lnkd.in/et52h5Gw #accelerategenderequality #inclusivegrowth #sheconomy

We are thrilled to share key findings from our latest study on gender equality in Europe's financial industry. As the industry continues to work towards a more diverse and inclusive workforce, the findings emphasize both progress and areas that need more focus. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬: 🚺 𝐒𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: Women still hold just 24% of executive roles in Europe's top 50 banks, despite growing efforts. 💸 𝐖𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐲 𝐆𝐚𝐩: Women earn >20% less than men in both executive and supervisory roles, and the gap widened compared to 2023. 🌍 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: Northern & Central Europe show progress, but full gender parity remains elusive. Southern & Eastern Europe trail behind. ⚖️ 𝐃𝐄𝐈 𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐬: 40% of women in banking don’t feel comfortable reporting discrimination, despite improvements in DEI efforts. 🔄 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐝: Quotas and policies are a start, but real transformation requires a holistic, business-led approach to DEI. 🏆 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬!  1. ABN AMRO Bank N.V. 2. AIB 3. Virgin Money   💼 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭? As the need for inclusive leadership grows, businesses must shift from narrow DEI strategies to a holistic transformation approach, led by top leadership. Read the full report to learn more about how we can collectively move toward a more inclusive financial sector: https://lnkd.in/gYmcmEUy Authors of the study: Dr. Verena Pearce, Julia Rolf, Nadjia Yousif, Hannah Försterling and Pim Hilbers #GenderEquality #DiversityAndInclusion #EuropeanBanking #Leadership #CorporateSocialResponsibility #FinancialServices #WorkplaceEquality

🌟 Excited to share insights from the recent webinar hosted by Amman Stock Exchange Inc. (ASE), in collaboration with experts from United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative and UN Women, on "Gender Equality and Capital Markets - Understanding and Addressing Complexities." 📚 Participants explored four comprehensive modules aimed at #empowering organizations to enhance gender equality in #capitalmarkets: 1️⃣ Building a foundational understanding of #genderequality: We delved into the landscape, language, and purpose, providing a solid base for action. 2️⃣ Identifying guiding principles: Evaluating global principles, local requirements, and peer practices to steer towards #genderequality goals effectively. 3️⃣ Disclosing #gender-related information: Guidance on reporting and communicating with #stakeholders internally and externally on #gender-related topics. 4️⃣ Capturing value through #genderequality initiatives: An overview of market promotion and products with a gender lens, highlighting avenues for impactful implementation. 🎯 Learning Objectives achieved: ✅ Understanding the imperative for enhanced #genderequality. ✅ Equipping with #tools to drive gender equality within organizations. ✅ Unveiling #strategies to leverage #market opportunities for #genderequality performance. ✅ Knowing how and where to effectively #communicate gender-related information to #markets. 💬 Let's continue the conversation on fostering #genderequality in #capitalmarkets. Together, we can make meaningful strides towards a more inclusive #financiallandscape. #genderequality #capitalmarkets #financialinclusion #empowerment #socialbonds #genderbonds 

📢 Spotlight on Research: “Sustainability, Asset Redeployability, and Board Gender Diversity” 🌍 How does board gender diversity shape sustainability? This impactful paper examines how female directors enhance asset redeployability, a critical factor for corporate liquidity and resilience during times of crisis. 🔍 Key takeaways: ✅ Board gender diversity is linked to flexible, less risky assets, reflecting the unique contributions of female directors to corporate governance. ✅ Using an advanced measure of asset redeployability developed by Kim and Kung (2017), the study highlights the strategic role of diverse boards in fostering resilience and adaptability. ✅ Comprehensive analyses, including propensity score matching and instrumental-variable methods, strengthen the findings. 👩💼 Why is this important? As organizations navigate an era of uncertainty, integrating gender diversity on boards supports sustainability, flexibility, and long-term value. 📖 Explore how “Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow” becomes a practical framework for enhancing resilience. 🖇️ Read the paper: https://lnkd.in/erccK7ub #Sustainability #CorporateGovernance #BoardGenderDiversity #FemaleLeadership #ResearchInsights

Equality Fuels Progress: Achieve Gender Equality with e3 👩💼👨💼 Gender equality is essential for sustainable development and economic growth. SDG 5 focuses on achieving equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender. At Atominos Consulting, we believe businesses can drive this critical change. With our e3 ESG solution, your company can champion gender equality while securing long-term success. Here’s how e3 supports your journey toward SDG 5: • Promote Inclusive Workplaces: Foster a balanced workforce where all individuals, regardless of gender, have equal opportunities to thrive. • Diverse Leadership Representation: Encourage diversity in leadership by supporting equal representation in decision-making roles, driving innovation and success. • Align with Global Standards: e3 integrates with frameworks such as GRI, SASB, UN Global Compact, and ISO 26000 to ensure your gender equality efforts meet international standards. • Empower Through Action: Use data-driven insights to identify gaps and create impactful policies that promote equality for everyone. 📅 Join Us at GITEX IMPACT 2024 October 13-16 | Dubai Harbour | Hall H7 - A5 Let’s explore how e3 can help your business lead the way in gender equality and create a more inclusive, sustainable future. #GenderEquality #SDG5 #Sustainability #e3 #AtominosConsulting #GITEXIMPACT #EqualOpportunities #ESG

Embedding Gender Equality in Your Business’s ESG Activities: ESG is an important facet of any business, and social issues are a vital element within. By Su Duff, CEO, WorkEqual #GenderEquality #ESG https://hubs.ly/Q02xYTLV0

Driven by Purpose, Focused on Impact At Digital Frontiers, we are committed to enabling the workforce for good with the capabilities and human connections to solve the world's greatest challenges. Our impact extends beyond numbers; our stories and case studies highlight the human and individual impact in the lives of others. Our commitment to inclusive finance, regulation, inclusive digital economies, inclusive payment systems and gender equity has been independently assessed and validated, showcasing significant impact across various areas: - Increased Innovation: Designing and developing products that foster greater inclusion. - Pro-Poor Business Models: Implementing operations that support underserved communities. - Enhanced Regulatory Capacities: Strengthening the abilities of regulators. - Regulatory Harmonisation: Developing and aligning regulatory and supervisory frameworks. - Gender Equality: Promoting women’s participation in decision-making and leadership roles. - Inclusive Policies: Advancing policies and practices that support gender equality in organisations. - Organisational Culture: Improving gender-inclusive cultures within organisations. Discover more about our impact and how we are driving change: https://lnkd.in/dk4vSyHX #InclusiveFinance #DigitalEconomies #GenderEquality #Innovation #Impact #RegulatoryCapacity #GenderInclusion #DigitalFrontiers