The Potential of Gender Equity for Business and Society

We believe that corporations have an important role to play in achieving gender equity. At FSG, we support companies in unlocking the opportunity advancing greater gender equity holds, and are exploring ways corporations can go a step further in integrating gender equity into their business.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating International Women's Day 2021
FSG is celebrating women in leadership this International Women's Day, March 8. Regardless of where you are in the world, we are happy to share our gender equity resources with you.

Diversity & Inclusion

Investing in Women: A Powerful Approach for Investors in India
Few Indian investors proactively consider gender as part of their investment plan. FSG spoke with more than 20 impact investors to learn why. We provide 5 priority actions to boost investment in women-owned businesses in India.

Health & Healthcare

Menstrual Health Is Essential to “Build Back Better” Beyond COVID-19
Menstrual Hygiene Day this year (May 28) holds particular significance. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing challenges related to menstrual health and hygiene. FSG's latest blog shares why #ItsTimeForAction on #MHH.

Diversity & Inclusion

Seven Key Issues Affecting Women and Girls During the COVID-19 Pandemic—and What You Can Do About Them
Few groups have been as negatively impacted by the CODID-19 crisis as women. FSG's latest blog outlines 7 key issues disproportionately affecting women and girls and provides guidance on how to minimize gender inequities exacerbated by the pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Can Snow Clearing Be Sexist?
In honor of International Women's Day 2020 #IWD (Sunday, March 8), FSG's gender team shares thoughts on gender equity: Sweden recently realized that their snow clearing routine was typically benefiting men over women.

Diversity & Inclusion

FSG Releases New Primer on Advancing Racial Equity and Competitive Advantage
FSG’s new primer, Reckoning, Repair, and Change: How Business Leaders Can More Effectively Advance Racial Equity and Competitive Advantage is designed to help companies transform those pledges into action.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gender Equality is Not Just a Women’s Issue
Work and research by FSG and others document the benefits of having gender diversity and the importance of incorporating women’s perspectives to improve outcomes for all. Shifting mindsets requires addressing the barriers that affect everyone across the gender spectrum.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Corporate Leaders Are Saying About the Business of Gender Equity
We had several illuminating conversations about the intersection of gender equity and shared value recently at the Shared Value Leadership Summit. The Summit brings together approximately 400 global leaders every year in New York to explore opportunities for shared value across industries and geographies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Four Lessons for Companies Investing in Gender Equity
Many companies tread into gender-related investments without a data-informed perspective as to what it means for the entirety of their business—internally, in terms of corporate policies and practices, as well as externally, with customers, suppliers, distribution partners and stakeholders. But, there are steps companies can take to position their gender-related investments for success.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Potential of Gender Equity for Business and Society
We believe that corporations have an important role to play in achieving gender equity.
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