Sustainability will be a breakthrough for women in leadership
The rise of the Chief Sustainability Officer could be a significant elevator into the Boardroom for more women
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With approaches that prioritize community well-being, resource efficiency, and long-term planning; women community, civic, and organizational leaders driving local and global sustainability initiatives vital for both environmental preservation and social equity.
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Mothers are often said to be the most sustainable people on earth. From managing leftover food and household waste to recycling clothes, women are the leaders of running a sustainable lifestyle. — Economic Times
“You Can’t Separate People From the Planet"
Activist and author Leah Thomas lays out her vision for a more just + intersectional environmental movement
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"It is impossible to address climate change without women and people of colour [sic] and that’s why they need to be at the table, making decisions." Mindy Lubber, CEO + President of Ceres, a UN Environment Programme + a Barron’s Magazine 100 most influential women in US Finance
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Because women possess unique knowledge and experience, particularly at the local level, their inclusion in decision-making processes is critical to effective climate action. — UN Women, 2022
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Over the last few decades, 55% of the improvement in food security in developing countries has been driven by programmes [sic] promoting women’s empowerment. —United Nations Human Rights Office of The High Commissioner, 2022
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Women are more interested in sustainability than men…71% of women in Britain are increasing their commitment to ethical living while only 59% of men in Britain have been trying to live more ethically. Even in environment-friendly activities, like recycling or trying to use less water, it still a...
How Female Bankers Are A Force For Climate Change Action
Tamara Gillan, co-founder of female-focused finance think tank The WealthiHer Network, saya female bankers are proving to be a formidable force for climate change action.
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Having more women in the paid workforce boosts household income and strengthens the middle class. In fact, women drove nearly all of the growth in U.S. middle-class household income between 1979 and 2018. Department of Labor, Survey 2020
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Where women are well represented in government, there is more investment in social protection and a better focus on climate justice. — UN News
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Women had the same access to productive resources as men, they could increase yields on their farms by. 20–30 percent. Which the report cites, this could feed an additional 80-100 million people on the planet. —The State of Food and Agriculture Report, Food and Agriculture Organization of the Uni...
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Satisfying the unmet need for contraceptive services in developing countries would avoid 52 million unintended pregnancies annually. — Investing in women and girls, OECD
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At the local level, women’s participation in managing natural resources leads to more equitable and inclusive resource governance + better conservation outcomes. — UN Secretary General Report, 2022
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Fostering female leadership globally is strongly linked with better environmental outcomes, including the creation of more protected land areas, the ratification of environmental treaties, stricter climate change policies, and smaller carbon footprints. Why is girls’ education important for clima...
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Female entrepreneurs are more likely than their male counterparts to innovate to address social needs. —UN Nations Conference on Trade Development
Women Leaders: The better half for building a better planet
On a closer inspection and exploration of sustainability consciousness and leadership through a gendered lens, several independent studies found that women leaders are better for driving sustainability initiatives.
Help Wanted—Women In Renewable Energy Saves The Planet And The Economy, Study Found
To drive this climate-friendly economic growth, the IRENA report states that we need more women in the renewable energy sectors – and a lot of them.
At Women-Run Nursery, a Quiet Revolution Takes Root
Agriculture threatens one of Mexico’s vital ecosystems, but La Peñita collective has devised a solution to protect both the forest and its farmers.
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Women's representation in government "improves policy-making and increases the public's trust in the institutions where they serve. —Lucina Di Meco, Study Author, She Persisted