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Science Talk: The dividends of investing in the world’s women
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Greater female representation correlates with superior environmental performance – at the country, corporate and household level.
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Kimberly Tan
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SINGAPORE - With diversity, equity and inclusion under attack in the US and corporations reversing course on earlier commitments, it is worth reflecting on why International Women’s Day – celebrated globally on March 8 – continues to enjoy such strong support.
There is a simple explanation: Gender equality is not just a social cause. It is also an important driver of financial and environmental dividends.
