This IFC report explores the intersection of climate and gender in business practices and the role of women leaders in driving climate change strategies in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). It reveals that while most companies take a siloed approach to climate and gender-related issues, EMDE-based businesses with more women in senior management and on boards are more inclined to have formalized climate governance commitments. The report offers extensive recommendations on ways to embed a gender lens into climate governance and incentivize stakeholders working to promote inclusive and sustainable development in EMDEs.
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Gender-Responsive Climate Governance and the Role of Women Leaders (2024)
This IFC report explores the intersection of climate and gender in business practices and the role of women leaders in driving climate change strategies in emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs). It reveals that while most companies take a siloed approach to climate and gender-related issues, EMDE-based businesses with more women in senior management and on boards are more inclined to have formalized climate governance commitments. The report offers extensive recommendations on ways to embed a gender lens into climate governance and incentivize stakeholders working to promote inclusive and sustainable development in EMDEs.