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Addressing Equality, Equity, and Inclusion with Voluntary Sustainability Standards
At the recent G7 Summit in Apulia, Italy, global leaders tackled numerous critical issues, including a focused discussion on advancing gender equality through private-sector collaboration and gender equality certification systems. Independent certifications, such as EDGE Certification, are part of voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) systems. These market-driven mechanisms incentivize companies to align their economic activities with…
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Ringier attains EDGE Move Recertification and EDGEplus
Ringier AG has successfully renewed its EDGE Certification and attained the EDGE Move level. EDGE Move, the second of three EDGE Certification levels, shows progress towards realizing gender equity in the workplace and underlines Ringier’s continued commitment to building a more equitable and inclusive working environment. Ringier has also achieved EDGEplus Recertification signaling its continued…
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Mars Italia S.p.A. attains EDGE Assess and EDGEplus Certifications
Mars Italia is certified at the EDGE Assess level, recognizing its commitment towards workplace gender equity. Mars Italia has also been awarded an EDGEplus Certification for monitoring employee experience from an intersectional perspective of gender and gender identity. By adding EDGEplus Certification for intersectional equity to its EDGE Assess gender-binary Certification, Mars Italia is paving…
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Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka attains EDGE Move Recertification
Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka is recertified at the EDGE Move level, recognizing its strong commitment to advancing workplace gender equity. Standard Chartered Bank Sri Lanka’s EDGE Move Recertification acknowledges its progress towards achieving workplace gender equity and underscores its continued dedication to building a more equitable and inclusive working environment. Through a holistic assessment…