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Women on Boards Boost Returns: Bloomberg Intelligence Study Highlights Gender Diversity Impact

Women on Boards Boost Returns: Bloomberg Intelligence Study Highlights Gender Diversity Impact
10/25/2024 | Companies
A recent analysis by Bloomberg Intelligence (BI) reveals that companies in the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan) with higher representation of women on their boards have seen annual returns that surpass their less gender-diverse counterparts by 2-5% since 2018. The BI Women Capital...
Bloomberg Intelligence, business strategy, corporate governance, developed markets, emerging markets, ESG, executive leadership, financial returns, gender diversity, gender equality, regulatory support, shareholder activism, women on boards

Empowering Women in Tech: AMD and CWiT Champion STEM Careers for Young Girls

Empowering Women in Tech: AMD and CWiT Champion STEM Careers for Young Girls
10/10/2024 | Companies
The future of women in technology is being enhanced through a partnership between AMD in Dublin and Connecting Women in Tech (CWiT), which provides inspiration, encouragement, and support for their career development. During a 2023 event, Ruth Cotter, Senior Vice President of Marketing,...
AMD, career development, Connecting Women in Tech, creativity, critical thinking, CWiT, Digital Futures Initiative, diversity, Dublin City University, education, engineering, gender equality, inclusion, internships, mentorship, problem-solving skills, STEM, technology careers, Teen Turn, women in tech, young girls in STEM

Women’s Equality Day: Celebrating 104 Years of Progress and Innovation

Women’s Equality Day: Celebrating 104 Years of Progress and Innovation
09/20/2024 | Companies
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the number of U.S. holidays filling up your calendars or social feeds, you're not alone. However, this day is one worth pausing to appreciate. Women’s Equality Day marks a pivotal moment that has deeply influenced our lives in the U.S. and around the globe.  ...
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Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future: Digital Skills, Climate Action & Innovation

Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future: Digital Skills, Climate Action & Innovation
08/23/2024 | Companies
International Youth Day 2024, observed on August 12, celebrates the limitless potential and innovative energy of young people worldwide. The theme for this year, ‘Youth for a Sustainable Future,’ emphasizes the crucial role young individuals play in driving positive change and promoting sustainable...
Cisco Foundation, climate advocacy, Climate Champions, climate change, Code Club World, coding education, community action, Coolest Projects, digital inclusion, digital literacy, Digital Opportunity Trust, digital skills, environmental sustainability, gender equality, global youth initiatives, grassroots resilience, International Youth Day 2024, mentorship, participatory action research, Raspberry Pi Foundation, social innovation, sustainable future, technology for good, volunteer opportunities, youth empowerment, youth leadership

Podcast: Exploring Gender Impacts in Energy Transition with KPMG Experts

Podcast: Exploring Gender Impacts in Energy Transition with KPMG Experts
07/04/2024 | Companies
In this episode, Wafa Jafri, Partner at KPMG in the UK specializing in Energy Deal Advisory, and Charlotte Dorrington, Manager at KPMG in Denmark focusing on Transformation and Sustainability Advisory and also Chair of Leaders 2050, delve into the concept of a 'just energy transition' and examine...
energy transition, gender equality, gender impacts, KPMG Denmark, KPMG UK, Leaders 2050, leadership, podcast, sustainability, women in energy

Oceania Commits to Strengthening Regional Coordination Ahead of Olympic Games Brisbane 2032

Oceania Commits to Strengthening Regional Coordination Ahead of Olympic Games Brisbane 2032
05/02/2023 | Companies
In a significant move towards promoting sustainable development in Oceania, regional leaders, development organizations and the Olympic and sports movement have joined hands to reinforce the use of sport as a tool for sustainable development. This collaborative effort was announced during the Sport...
advocacy, Blue Pacific Continent, Brisbane 2032, capacity building, catalyst, climate action, conservation, CROP agencies, environmental sustainability, financing institutions, gender equality, Henry Puna, inclusion, IOC, joined-up approaches, multilateral development, Oceania, Olympic Games, ONOC, Pacific Islands Forum, physical activity, physical education, policy priority, progress, PRST, public health outcomes, regional coordination, regional inter-governmental organizations, research, sport, sport for development, strategic partnerships, sustainable development, teamwork, UN entities, UN SDGs

Generation Change launches digital campaign focusing on Women History Month

Generation Change launches digital campaign focusing on Women History Month
04/17/2023 | Companies
Generation Change (GenChange) is a Paramount initiative inspired by and led by the audience that aims to elevate and empower young people who are driving change around the world. Generation Change develops tailored programming in collaboration with our brands and markets, led by young change agents...
communities, digital campaign, EmbraceEquity, empower, GenChange, gender equality, Generation Change, societal pressures, society, womanhood, women, Women's History Month, youth

Enabling development of real-world tech skills that also led to fulfilling careers

Enabling development of real-world tech skills that also led to fulfilling careers
03/31/2023 | Companies
The theme of the United Nations International Women's Day in 2023 is "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality," and Cisco Networking Academy is at the forefront of providing education for anyone interested in a career in technology. Our mission at Cisco Networking Academy is aligned...
Cisco Networking Academy, DigitALL, education, gender equality, gender stereotypes, innovation, technology, underrepresented, United Nations International Women's Day, women's contributions, workforce

Women are increasingly gaining recognition in gymnastics

Women are increasingly gaining recognition in gymnastics
03/02/2023 | Companies
While the Olympic Games have become more gender equal, with women accounting for 48% of athletes in Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 expected to achieve full equality, the number of elite female coaches remains remarkably low. The IOC is highlighting female coaches who have broken down barriers and are...
athletes, breaking boundaries, breaking records, Cecile Landi, commercial sponsorship, elite gymnastics, female coaches, gender equal, gender equality, gender equality goals, gymnast, gymnastics, IOC, Olympic Games, protecting athletes, protecting mental health, Simone Biles, women, women's sport

Contributions of women in STEM workforce: P&G perspective

Contributions of women in STEM workforce: P&G perspective
02/17/2023 | Companies
As a company founded on the innovation our products have provided consumers for more than 185 years, we recognize the critical contributions women in science make — not only to our company's success, but to the success of our entire world. Despite this, women make up only 28% of the STEM...
computer science, consumers, critical contributions, engineering, gender equality, girls, Innovation, International Women's Day, P&G, science, STEM, women, workforce

Essity partners with United Nations Foundation to address gender equality

Essity partners with United Nations Foundation to address gender equality
11/12/2022 | Companies
Essity has prioritized gender equality to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Hygiene and health company Essity has expanded its partnership with the United Nations Foundation by joining the organization's EqualEverywhere campaign to accelerate progress toward gender equality. Essity has...
breaking barriers, EqualEverywhere campaign, Essity, gender equality, Hygiene, partnership, SDGs, Sustainable Development Goals, United Nations Foundation

Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement to hold virtual event to advance gender equity

Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement to hold virtual event to advance gender equity
10/31/2022 | Companies
The virtual event is scheduled to be held on November 2. The Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement was formed by like-minded organizations Logitech, Andela, and Zoetis to advance gender equity by leveraging the untapped power of trillions of dollars in corporate procurement. On November 2, 2022,...
Andela, Bracken Darrell, Coalition for Gender Fair Procurement, corporate procurement, establishes common metrics, gender equality, gender equity, Logitech, Procurement for Equality, remove biases, virtual event, Zoetis

Tetra Tech improves commitments towards GEDSI

Tetra Tech improves commitments towards GEDSI
10/13/2022 | Companies
Tetra Tech partners with 2XCollaborative, to promote gender equality and social inclusion. With decades of experience in implementing energy projects with gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) components, Tetra Tech is viewed as an experienced player in this space. Its GEDSI...
2XCollaborative, break prejudices, defend gender equality, disability, economic empowerment of women, economic opportunities, energy projects, Engendering Industries, GEDSI, gender equality, Jessica Espinoza, Llyr Rowlands, qualify for smart investments, social inclusion, Tetra Tech, US Agency for International Development

Schneider Electric Releases Its Quarterly Indicators For Financial & Non-Financial Targets

Schneider Electric Releases Its Quarterly Indicators For Financial & Non-Financial Targets
10/30/2019 | Companies
Learn about Schneider’s performance in its various sustainable commitment front and glance over its achievements for the same. Dailycsr.com – 30 October 2019 – Schneider Electric leads the way in “energy management and automation” whereby introducing “digital transformation”. The company has now...
carbon neutrality, Circular Economy, Climate, Development, digital transformation, DJSI World index, energy automation, energy management, Equity, Ethics, gender equality, Health, indicators, Schneider Electric, sustainability commitments, transparency


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