When pursuing EDGE Certification in Mexico, it’s essential for organizations to understand the local DE&I landscape. This article explores the context for DE&I practices in Mexico, and data protection policies which could impact EDGE Certification. With an overview of the indicators shaping DE&I in Mexico, organizations can prepare effectively and harness EDGE (gender-binary) and EDGEplus (gender and intersectionality) Certifications to drive meaningful, lasting change.
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- Labour Market Indicators
- DE&I Focus Areas on a Country Level
- Personal Data Protection in Mexico
- Achieve Meaningful DE&I Impact with EDGE Certification
Labour Market Indicators
DE&I Focus Areas on a Country Level
| DE&I Focus Areas | Status in Mexico |
| Paid Parental Leave | 12 weeks maternity leave paid at 100% 1 week paternity leave paid at 100% |
| Law on Pay Equity | Yes ✅ |
| Pay Gap Reporting Legal Requirement | No ❌ |
| Gender Quotas on Company Boards | No ❌ |
| Non-Binary Gender Identity Legal Recognition | Yes ✅ |
| Sexual Harassment Protection in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Disability Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| LGBTQ+ Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Race/Ethnicity Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Nationality Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Age Non-Discrimination in Employment | Yes ✅ |
| Same-Sex Marriage | Yes ✅ |
This data is sourced from EquiNations, our research that examines the DE&I legislative landscapes of the 20 countries with the highest number of EDGE Certified organizations.
Personal data protection in Mexico
Mexico’s Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties (LFPDPPP) sets standards for the collection, processing, and protection of personal data. By ensuring that only anonymized and aggregated are transferred and stored on Swiss servers, EDGE complies with the LFPDPPP, enabling organizations in Mexico to undergo EDGE Certification while adhering to the country’s data privacy law.
Achieve Meaningful DE&I Impact with EDGE Certification
EDGE Certification is audited by independent third-party certification bodies, it supports the integrity and credibility of data and information, and gives organizations a powerful way to communicate DE&I commitment and performance.
DE&I management requires a sustained, business-critical focus. Integrating DE&I into an organization’s policies and practices while regularly reviewing and refining efforts is essential. EDGE Certification, powered by EDGE Empower®, supports organizations build and maintain this focus and includes:
- An analytical framework to help organizations assess their current DE&I status and benchmark to define achievable goals.
- Two-year cycles to set time-bound objectives and track progress.
- Transparency and accountability through third-party verification.
- EDGEplus for a comprehensive view of DE&I that considers the intersectionality between gender and other diversity dimensions (race/ethnicity, gender identity, working with a disability, nationality, age, and LGBTQ+).
- A data-driven, proven approach informed by leadership insights and real-world practices, supporting a holistic DE&I strategy.
- Guidance on meeting DE&I compliance obligations, including the CSRD and EU Pay Transparency Directive.
EDGE Empower® is a comprehensive DE&I software-based solution, empowering organizations to apply the same discipline and rigor to DE&I as to any other critical business objective. To learn more about how EDGE can support your DE&I goals and meet regulatory requirements in the Mexico please contact us or begin your EDGE Certification® journey with EDGE Empower®.
Disclaimer: Please note that this does not constitute legal advice.
