BCG Highlights Why Climate Change Action Needs a Gender Focus
Climate change is reducing women’s access to education and employment, and if left unaddressed, may reverse gender equity progress by 20 years.
Gender equity for women in 2030 may fall back to 2010 levels.
Investment in climate change mitigation can help reduce the gender gap.
Women need greater access to Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education programs, which can lead to greater participation in climate oriented jobs.
Child-raising continues to be an issue affecting women in the workforce, making access and training even more important in order to preserve gains in gender equity.
Companies need expertise in STEM fields to meet today’s climate challenges and women can fill many of those positions with the right education, training and access.
Source: BCG
Climate change can reverse gains made in gender equity unless women are provided access to education and training to meet climate change program needs and companies invest in sustainable programs and diverse hiring practices. Kure, with its Process Optimization Path™ (Patent Pending) can contribute to the solutions and help sustain gender equality.
