Issue 1 | April 2023

Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to the premiere edition of the EDGE Empower newsletter. 

In each monthly issue, we will provide you with engaging, clear, and impactful content, which will allow us all to learn, grow, and drive an impactful change for a more diverse, equitable and inclusive world.

As we embark on this journey together, I encourage you to participate in the conversations and initiatives we share actively on our social channels.

Warmly yours, 

Aniela Unguresan

Founder, EDGE Certified Foundation & EDGE Strategy

NEWS

EDGE Certification and Billie Jean King: A DE&I Powerhouse

By teaming up with Billie Jean King, EDGE Certification aims to expedite DE&I progress in the workplace, championing diversity and creating equal opportunities. Read article: EDGE Certification, CNBC

European Parliament tackles Pay Gap and Pay Transparency

New legislation will require EU companies to disclose information that makes it easier for employees to compare salaries and to expose existing gender pay gap. Read article: Background, Press Release

Business are only starting to fight back on ESG backlash

The ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) movement is under scrutiny as detractors claim it results in economic shortcomings and unforeseen consequences. The lack of clear metrics and prevalence of "greenwashing" contribute to skepticism about ESG's actual impact and underlines the importance of data proof points. Read article: Time.

Why Business Leaders Must Embrace ESG — Even Amid Criticism

In the face of growing criticism from some quarters, business leaders must resist the anti-ESG movement and prioritize environmental, social, and governance issues. Not only is this crucial for building long-term sustainability, but it can also create significant value for companies writes Andrew Winston in the Harvard Business Review. Read article: HBR

FORESIGHT

Personal Lawsuits Set New Standards for Climate Accountability

Shell directors are facing a lawsuit over their climate strategy, which plaintiffs argue fails to align with Paris Agreement goals. This landmark case holds individuals accountable for insufficient climate action, potentially setting a precedent for future litigation and shifting the conversation around ESG.              Read article: Bloomberg Law

INSIGHT

Accelerate DE&I with Willpower-Driven Strategies

How to propel DE&I initiatives by developing willpower, adopting flexible mindsets, and creating support systems. Read article: EDGE Empower

Navigating DE&I Data: Striking the Right Balance

How to achieve DE&I goals by identifying and employing the most relevant data. Balancing data-driven insights with contextual understanding is key to fostering effective and lasting change, writes Dr. Nika White in her opinion piece: Forbes

DATA

Fresh from the Press

Equileap published their 2023 Gender Equality Global Report.

Read report: EDGE Certified Foundation, Equileap [PDF]

OMFIF published their 2023 Gender Balance Report.

Read report: EDGE Certified Foundation, OMFIF [PDF]

COMMUNITY

Lavazza attains EDGE Assess EDGE Certified Foundation

Zurich Ireland recertified at EDGE Move level EDGE Certified Foundation

Zurich Colombia attains EDGE Move EDGE Certified Foundation

Council of Europe Development Bank attains EDGE Move and EDGEplus EDGE Certified Foundation

Esprinet attains EDGE Assess EDGE Certified Foundation

Infonavit reaches EDGE Move EDGE Certified Foundation

Tetra Tech ARD attains EDGE Assess and EDGEplus EDGE Certified Foundation