Out & Equal’s Post

"Diversity in any sector is so important. I do believe that within this industry, the gender gap is closing. Maybe not at the pace we would all like to see, however, the industry is evolving, and it offers many rewarding positions and opportunities for succession." Up next in our Q&A series, Lynn Coutts, Managing Director Middle East at ATPI, discusses the critical impact preconceived perceptions have on attracting new talent to the industry. Read Lynn's full Q&A on our website: https://lnkd.in/dMJ7upBX #NewEnergy #Energy #WomenInNewEnergy

I continually look for industry examples and best practices considering them essential tools for professional growth. Thank you Canada Forum for Impact Investment and Development (CAFIID) for a great webinar! Deetken Impact experiences in Latin America and the Caribbean offer valuable lessons and strategies, helping us all better understand how gender equality and climate action go hand in hand: - Initiatives combining solar technology with agriculture and providing training programs empower women to excel in renewable energy. - The collaboration between Deetken Impact and Soleco Energy, a female-led solar firm in Jamaica, stands out for its use of gender milestones tied to financial rewards, demonstrating the power of aligning financial and social goals for impactful results. - Projects engaging communities, such as beekeeping in the Dominican Republic and supporting female entrepreneurs in Honduras, underscore the advantages of integrating gender and community viewpoints in climate initiatives.

Prepped and ready for a great session this morning with EDF Renewables UK & Ireland thanks to Andrew E. for championing the amazing female talent in the organisation! The webinar was followed by several 1.1 coaching sessions and more to come next week to support women’s confidence, personal impact and positive self talk. These things can challenge us during our career (especially at times of transition and change) no matter what our level or perceived competence and, as women, these are often issues we think we have to just deal with ourselves and wade through alone (or worse still, normalise and lean into the narrative and then shape our behaviour and further accentuate the problems) #beenthere? It’s wonderful to work with an organisation that practices what it preaches and really does understand the commercial value of improving performance through soft skill development and building confidence and impact, one conversation at a time. Here’s to more collaboration - can’t wait to hear the feedback so we can iterate and improve. How would you feel if your organisation offered this kind of support for women in their careers? Answers on a postcard (….or below in the comments if you don’t have a postcard to hand) Anna Foster and Nicky Elliott you are integral to this story - thank you #personaldevelopment #personalimpact #confidence #positiveintelligence

⚡ Energy communities are often presented as a way to counter some of the injustices of the current energy system. Nevertheless, many initiatives are still perceived as white, middle-class, middle-aged, male-dominated investor clubs and struggle to become more accessible to a broader segment of society. 📘 To address this issue, the #SCCALE203050 project published a guide with tools and tips for increasing the inclusivity and diversity of energy communities. Find out more about it in this article available in six different languages: French, English, German, Italian, Polish, and Spanish.

Monday Morning Thought. The purpose of community or stakeholder engagement is to achieve shared leadership. In the year 2024, it will not be considered true involvement or engagement if an energy company simply provides the community with information about what they are doing or planning to do. Without empowering community members to change the power structure, any attempt at equity and engagement will be nothing more than tokenism. It is crucial that a just transition does not continue to subject communities to the domination of multinational energy corporations. It is disheartening to see companies use "equity language" as a mere façade, without making any substantial changes to promote accurate equity. The Massachusetts Electric Distribution Companies' case is a clear example of how the EDCs have disregarded well-established equity metrics that resulted from a public process. Instead, they have opted for a more controlled approach, repeating the same process with an entity that they can easily manage. This repetition is causing an unacceptable loss of time to recover justice for communities while the companies' core goals of profit continue to advance unchecked. A deliberate choice to avoid equity metrics is a thinly veiled attempt to sustain the current state of affairs. #energyequityMA

Learn more about why positive impact is important and what case studies show you how to innovate on best practices on Day 1. Then, start to think about your next steps on Day 2 as you engage workshops and Community I.Q. sessions that will help you answer your questions on how to align your assets and your values. Join us on May 1st & 2nd to move from intention to action on your personally aligned investment pathways. Register today with ECO24 for $500 off. #TIS24 #ImpactInvesting #ImpactInvestors #LocalInvestment

Exciting News! We have updated dates for "Investing for a Sustainable Environment" Deep Dive Course! ⏰ New schedule for live sessions: 📅 Join us live on Mar 26 | Apr 09 | Apr 23 🕓 4:00 - 5:30 PM ET Unlock a world where financial growth meets environmental responsibility: 🌟 Dive into Expert Insights: Don’t miss the chance to learn from seasoned financial analysts committed to sustainability, offering exclusive knowledge in our final sessions. 📈 Craft a Greener Portfolio: Equip yourself with tools to align investments with environmental stewardship, shaping a sustainable financial future. 🤝 Join a Purpose-Driven Community: Connect with like-minded individuals, sharing your passion for creating positive change through impactful investment choices. Empower Yourself: • Drive Positive Change: Leverage your investments to support sustainability and innovation for a brighter tomorrow. • Shape a Sustainable Legacy: Today’s financial decisions can pave the way for a healthier planet for generations to come. • Network with Impact: Join a community where financial aspirations and environmental values align seamlessly. 🌱 Act Now and Make a Difference! 🌱 With the registration deadline just around the corner, secure your spot in this transformative course. Act today and be part of a groundbreaking journey towards sustainable investing. 🔗 Spread the word and register now: https://lnkd.in/gx83k9WG

Have you heard of the empowerment line? It's the level at which people can meet their essential needs and realize more of their potential. We aim to close the opportunity gap by helping individuals below the empowerment line and in underrepresented communities find jobs, develop skills, and expand their education. Learn more in our 2023 ESG Report ➡️https://mck.co/4cIln1o #SustainableInclusiveGrowth

https://lnkd.in/dG4DQiUY EVERY INDUSTRY SHOULD PAY QUITE ATTENTION TOWARDS SUSTAINABILITY AND REDUCE NOT MENTIONED GAP BUT ALOT OF TWIST ABD TURNS IN SUSTAINABILITY GROWTH GAP Sustainability is not just socially responsible, it’s also critically important for long-term growth and value creation. Companies in advanced economies realized this decades ago and began to act accordingly. As companies in emerging markets make this discovery for themselves, they have a lot of catching up to do. It’s urgent for them to close this gap as the "sustainability imperative” reshapes global competition. As per the research indicates a strong correlation between emerging market companies’ performance on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) maturity and performance. Companies that are meeting ESG challenges in emerging markets are already reaping benefits that include better access to markets, capital and talent, and they’re leaving their less sustainable competition behind. The opportunity gap is the way that uncontrollable life factors like race, language, economic, and family situations can contribute to lower rates of success in educational achievement, career prospects, and other life aspirations.....Closing the achievement gap in the classroom is key to providing students with the necessary education. By engaging students, spending more time on instruction, getting to know students, providing access to high-quality materials, and encouraging collaboration, you help students reach their full potential......it may be High income nations or Low income nations.......STRATEGIES CAN CHANGE THE SENARIO.....

As INOKS celebrates #InternationalWomenDay, we showcase our investees’ work towards #WomenEmpowerment, one of our key impact themes.   INOKS is committed to investing in companies that work to increase women’s economic participation across all levels in their companies and value chains.   During the last reporting year, our investees achieved: 🌾 9,699 women smallholder farmers reached, 99% of whom received capacity building training 🌾32% of investees qualify as women-led enterprises 🌾 Technical Assistance project conducted to provide tailored machinery and training to women rice growers in Côte d’Ivoire.   Women have a pivotal role in agriculture, yet often face additional barriers in access to finance, markets, training, quality plots, and in land ownership. We acknowledge that there is a long way to go to close the gender gap across agri-food value chains worldwide.   🌻We are dedicated to work harder to find solutions that work for women and to provide financial and non-financial assistance to companies for greater gender equality across the workplace, supply chains, and in leadership roles. Read more in our latest Impact Report. #genderequality #financialinclusion #sustainableagriculture #IWD24 https://lnkd.in/ds_GR8q