Gender Finance Research
It has been demonstrated that a multi-gender approach to research and finance produces more accurate outcomes, particularly when ESG criteria are followed. Due to this, IIGF intends to promote discussion on the state of gender finance today and address any issues or opportunities that may result. In order to address the gender gap in finance and emphasize the value of diversity in green finance, the Gender Finance team at IIGF regularly collaborates with several stakeholders and research sectors.
Research outputs:
UN Women Gender Responsive Financing Consultant Task: Report on Gender Finance Landscape in China
This year, the International Institute for Green Finance is working on a Financing Consulting Task for UN Women China to deliver a Report on Gender Finance Landscape in China. As part of IIGF’s mission to enable gender inclusiveness in Finance, the report is a step towards making it possible as International Organisations are understanding and working towards the same goal.
Events:
Female Leadership in Green Finance Series
The “Female Leadership in Green Finance Series” has been presented by IIGF over the last year to highlight the contribution of women to the advancement of green finance.
To discuss a variety of different topics and give space to complex issues, the series has held three seminars:
- Female Leadership in Green Finance Theme Salon
- Women’s Finance Forum: Her Carbon Future
- Green Finance, Social Responsibility, and Female Leadership Theme Salon
New Fortune’s International Women’s Day Conference in Beijing
During this year’s International Women’s Day, Mao Qian, IIGF’s Director of the International Cooperation Department, attended the “Applying ESG, focusing on the capital market of ‘She power'” (共践ESG，聚焦资本市场’她力量’) hosted by New Fortune (新财富). The conference was held simultaneously in Shenzhen, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Zhuhai.
IHS Markit “Women’s Leadership Series” Event (March 2021)
Professor Wang Yao, Director General of IIGF, was invited to attend the “Women’s Leadership Series” event organised by IHS Markit. She joined Gauri Jauhar in conversations about COVID-19 epidemic’s impact on global energy transformation, national and corporate approaches to achieving carbon neutrality, and environmental disclosure by financial institutions.