Business Coalition for Gender Equality (BCGE)’s Post

The Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) is proud to recognize ACCIONA Southeast Asia for completing the Gender Equality Assessment Results and Strategies (GEARS) and diligently implementing their Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) action plans. GEARS, designed by PBCWE partner Investing in Women, is the first Workplace Gender Equality assessment tool tailored for the ASEAN market. GEARS provides insights and actionable recommendations to our member companies, helping them understand gaps, opportunities, and strengths in their current strategies related to WGE. It also offers a guide for investing with a gender lens to increase capital deployment towards women-led and gender-forward businesses.  ACCIONA Southeast Asia has completed five action plan commitments as of June 2024, focusing on:  - Preventing and Addressing Gender-based Harassment  - Recruitment, Selection, and Promotion  - Ensuring LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in the Workplace In completing GEARS and committing to their action plans, ACCIONA serves as an inspiration for other companies in their industry to follow suit—prioritizing gender equality in the workplace and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.  👉 To learn more about GEARS, visit https://lnkd.in/gEkSdUtG or join PBCWE as a member at https://lnkd.in/d6SCWhjg #ACCIONA #PBCWE #GEARS #GenderEquality #WorkplaceInclusion #DiversityAndInclusion

Investing in Women (IW) supports local partners in Southeast Asia to help leading businesses take actionable steps to strengthen gender equality in their workplaces. To establish benchmarks, companies can undertake the Gender Equality Assessment, Results, and Strategies (GEARS) tool, the first Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) assessment tool designed specifically for the ASEAN market. Since 2016, IW partners have conducted 110 assessments (*) for 94 companies, which represent over 621,000 employees across Indonesia, Myanmar, the Philippines and Vietnam. What can GEARS tell us about women’s labour force participation in the region? Watch this space for more GEARS insights! (*) EDGE and GEARS combined

Celebrated each May, #EUDiversityMonth draws attention to the importance of promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. It is about the representation and visibility of different groups, where diverse perspectives are valued and integrated into the work environment. This is your organisation’s chance to move from pledges to progress - and we're here to help 🙏 Join our Target Gender Equality Accelerator, a nine-month programme designed to help you set and reach ambitious corporate targets for women’s representation, #equalpay and leadership across business at all levels. But don't take our word for it, let our alumni do the talking! 🙋♀️ "Manlift Group operates in 18 Countries, with varying levels of maturity in best practices that can be associated with sustainability and gender equality, the program facilitated new interactions and understandings between countries that enhanced awareness of the need for gender equality improvements. The programme also facilitated our organisation being a signatory and joining the Women’s Empowerment Principles (#WEPs)." - Robert Cavaleri, Regional Training, Safety and Compliance & participant of the Target Gender Equality Accelerator in 2023. 👉 You have until 31 May to register for this year's Target Gender Equality Accelerator. Learn more and sign up today: https://lnkd.in/ePjBGJ8u #oneglobalcompact #unitingbusiness #forwardfaster #tenprinciples #sdgs

Gender equality is an important indicator of ESG, and we have long invested in a more equal, diverse and open workplace culture to create a corporate environment where everyone's voice is heard and valued.   In the latest Equileap Report, we were ranked third in emerging markets in terms of gender equality data, and one of the best performing Taiwanese listed companies in corporate gender equality.   We will continue to build a gender-equal workplace culture and engage in important sustainability issues to create a better society in the future.   #ESG #Genderequality

The Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) is proud to recognize MERALCO for completing the Gender Equality Assessment Results and Strategies (GEARS) and diligently implementing their Workplace Gender Equality (WGE) action plans. GEARS, designed by PBCWE partner Investing in Women, is the first Workplace Gender Equality assessment tool tailored for the ASEAN market. GEARS provides insights and actionable recommendations to our member companies, helping them understand gaps, opportunities, and strengths in their current strategies related to workplace gender equality. It also offers a guide for investing with a gender lens to increase capital deployment towards women-led and gender-forward businesses. MERALCO has completed seven action plan commitments as of June 2024, focusing on: - Leadership and Accountability - Recruitment, Selection, and Promotion - Accessibility and Reasonable Accommodations - Workplace Gender Equality Training We commend MERALCO for making strides in fostering a more inclusive and equitable workplace, effecting meaningful organizational change. 👉 To learn more about GEARS, visit https://lnkd.in/gEkSdUtG or join PBCWE as a member at https://lnkd.in/d6SCWhjg #MERALCO #PBCWE #GEARS #GenderEquality #WorkplaceInclusion #DiversityAndInclusion

How can sustainability systems turn gender equality commitments into meaningful action?💡 ISEAL, in partnership with the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, under the CGIAR Initiative on Gender Equality, has developed a comprehensive toolkit to help sustainability systems address gender equality as a core component of their work. This resource provides practical guidance, real-world examples, and data tools to support organisations in advancing gender equality across their operations, standards, and programmes.  Join us tomorrow for the launch event, where the authors, Amandine Bressand and Miranda Morgan, will present the toolkit and its key features. The event will also include insights from Anna Summer of the International Trade Centre and Nini Mehrotra from Better Cotton, who will share their experiences in promoting gender equality through broader programmatic efforts.     📖 Access the toolkit here: https://t.ly/iwaWq    📅 Register for the event here: https://t.ly/KfKlT #GenderEquality #SustainabilitySystems

👩🏼💼 Empowering Female Workers in Vietnam: A Step Toward Gender Equality (Part 1) As Vietnam aims to achieve its gender equality targets by 2030, businesses play a critical role in fostering inclusive environments. Empowering women goes beyond legal compliance—it’s about unlocking potential and driving innovation. At ERA, we understand the importance of gender equality, as our founder - Ms. Tracy Tran, is also a candiate nominated for the “Top 500 WoW: Women of Work” List. Also, she is working for women rights in workplace! 👇 Today, let’s take a quick look with ERA at the legal rights and gender equality initiatives for female workers in Vietnam. Don’t forget to follow ERA for more HR insights and updates! 🌐 Contact us via: https://lnkd.in/drGnc3kn #GenderEquality #FemaleEmpowerment #HumanResources #ERA #VietnamWorkforce

APAC DEI Summit Goal #1 We strive to elevate corporate industries prioritising sustainability and societal expectations. SDG Goal 5, Gender Equality, is one of the focal point of our APAC DEI Summit 2024 due to its intrinsic link to our summit theme, Humanity Rebalanced. Embracing Goal 5 underscores our commitment to equitable workplaces, diverse voices, and inclusive cultures. Through collective action, we advance our mission of rebalancing humanity, ensuring every individual's potential is valued for organisational excellence. Partner with us to foster environments where all individuals, regardless of gender, thrive equally. 🔗 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘂𝘀: https://lnkd.in/g7NXVY5J Contact Rena at rena@lead-women.com for any further enquiries about LeadWomen's APAC DEI Summit 2024. #DEI #HumanityRebalanced #Inclusion #Equity #Diversity #Sustainability #GenderEquality

Equileap has just released its pioneering Gender Equality Report & Ranking for Emerging Markets. https://lnkd.in/e59av67S 🗺️ Our dataset now counts 5,600 companies in Developed and Emerging Markets! Expanding our research beyond developed markets, Equileap has assessed an additional 1,500 companies using the Solactive AG framework for emerging markets, representing 43 million employees around the globe. As we release our inaugural report on gender equality in emerging markets, we are also thrilled to launch the Solactive Equileap Emerging Markets Gender Equality Index, an initiative that redefines the landscape of responsible investing. Orianna Rosa Royle, Alice Tchernookova, Lily Meier, Clara Hudson, Michelle Chan, Peter Vanham, Khalid Azizuddin, Noemi Gloria Distefano, Anita Hawser, Lydia Tomkiw, Laks Ganapathi, Hannah Glover, Holly Downes, Matt Bird, Riikka Olli, Ryan Hall, Charlie McGill #GERR2024 #emergingmarkets #dataforequality #genderequality #responsibleinvestment #ESG

Ever wondered how Singaporean organisations are supporting gender equality and women's empowerment at work? In a March 2024 survey of 107 hiring managers in Singapore, here's what we found: 🌟 64% of companies have policies, guidelines, or initiatives to promote gender diversity. 💼 93% believe that a gender-diverse workforce boosts staff retention! Let's continue the journey towards a more inclusive workplace for everyone! 💪 #GenderEquality #WomenEmpowerment #DiverseWorkforce