Gender Lens Investing: A Value-Driver for Business
Recorded
Wed, Mar 8, 2023 · 4:00 PM
ABOUT THIS WEBINAR
While investing in women may seem like a feel-good activity on the surface, it is becoming increasingly clear that gender lens investing (GLI) is supported by a strong business case and can lead to greater returns. It is estimated that closing the global gap in women’s access to financial products and services could unlock $330 billion in annual revenues. In addition, gender diverse companies perform 25% better than homogenous peers. Gender lens investment strategies seek to examine gender dynamics to better and intentionally and measurably address gender disparities. These strategies already exist and are being implemented in a range of asset classes and sectors.
Join us on International Women’s Day for a webinar co-organized by Building Bridges, 2X and the Gender Lens Initiative for Switzerland. We will explore tangible examples of how GLI strategies can be applied in public and private markets, as well as wealth management.
Jessica Espinoza has a track record in originating, structuring and executing debt, mezzanine and equity deals in emerging and frontier markets with a strong focus on inclusive innovation. Prior to her current role, she was Vice President for...
Raya Papp is the Co-Founder of SAGANA, an organization that aims to unleash the potential of people, capital and business to create a better future for all. Prior to founding SAGANA, she was based in Singapore as the Asia Co-Head at LGT Venture...
Martin Heimes is Head of Private Debt at responsAbility. He has over 15 years of experience in development investments, fund management and consulting on microfinance and small business lending. He studied Economics and Social Anthropology at...
Audrey Kaplan is the Portfolio Manager of Robeco's Gender Equality Fund. The RobecoSAM Gender Equality Equities strategy seeks to capitalize on the fact that gender equality is not simply a moral issue, but a financial issue of strategic relevance...
Marta Ra is a sustainability, health and well-being expert. She is the Co-Founder of Women in Sustainable Finance, an international network launched with the goal to transform the financial industry and to inspire women who share the same vision.
Building Bridges is an open and collaborative effort that aims to accelerate the transition to a sustainable financial system.
Building Bridges brings diverse actors from the finance industry, the United Nations, international organizations, NGOs, academia, and government together in collaboration around a common vision of advancing sustainable finance to address the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).