Within socially responsible investing (SRI), gender diversity – particularly in senior management positions and on boards of directors – is garnering attention from a wide range of investors and asset managers seeking to shape social change, while simultaneously generating competitive returns.
Globally, trillions of dollars in assets under management are actively invested using a socially responsible investment lens.i And as the market continues to mature, gender diversity stands to become a key factor for judging a company’s commitment to environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria – the key components of SRI.
