Gender Equality Certificate

As studies and research show evidence that achieving gender parity would have endless benefits, gender equality forges ahead not only as a fundamental human right, but also as a powerhouse of progress and economic strength. There is still, however, a long way ahead, and so this certificate seeks to invest in companies leading the way to a fairer, more equal future.

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Gender Equality

ISIN: CH1163993145

The future of economy speaks indeed the language of equality, togetherness and empowerment. The ethical challenge is unmistakable, but gender equality is also slowly gaining momentum as an engine for financial growth, with research proving that providing equal opportunities to women would significantly catapult companies’ profitability. McKinsey’s research shows that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams were 25% more likely to have above-average profitability than companies in the fourth quartile. Furthermore, according to the OECD, a workforce with equal participation between men and women would add an estimated 12% to the GDP.
Swissquote’s Gender Equality Certificate invests in companies that are actively contributing to closing the gender gap, paying equitable salaries, offering equal opportunities and driving gender diversity among their employees, managerial levels and boards. Naturally, companies with controversies linked to workforce and opportunity are excluded.

Gender equality has been the focus of several studies and research reports in recent years, and the general consensus is that achieving parity will have countless benefits. In addition to laying the foundations for a more peaceful society, gender equality will see development accelerate and the global economy strengthened. Swissquote’s Gender Equality Certificate actively seeks out companies that are leading the way in terms of gender equality, closing the gender pay gap, ensuring a gender balance from the board to the workforce, and following policies related to gender diversity and equal opportunity. Companies with any controversies linked to workforce and opportunity (e.g. wages, promotion, discrimination and harassment) are excluded.

Benefits

Increased growth potential

Broad diversification

Professionally and actively managed

Traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange

CHF 9.- flat transaction costs (excluding stock exchange and real time fees)

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