When women shape the rules, consumers benefit
Markets run on trust. Trust runs on standards. And standards only work when the people shaping them reflect the people they are meant to protect.
Standards supporting gender equality promote fair policies, inclusive workplaces, and equitable access to opportunities. They help organizations comply with global best practices and harness the strengths of diverse, gender-balanced, and empowered teams.
Top standards
Human resource management — Diversity and inclusion
Human resource management — Guidelines on recruitment
Guidelines for the promotion and implementation of gender equality and women’s empowerment
Health informatics — Sex and gender in electronic health records
Women's entrepreneurship — Key definitions and general criteria
Geographic Information — Guidelines for incorporating gender sensitivity in geospatial standards
Insights
Breaking barriers: gender-responsive standards for a more inclusive future
In a groundbreaking move towards inclusivity, ISO and IEC are developing gender-responsive standards (GRS) that specifically consider gender implications in their content, requirements and application. These standards recognize and respect physical differences and gender roles, ensuring that women and men benefit equally from any specified product, process, system or service. By considering physical, physiological, social and cultural dimensions, GRS aim to enhance safety and inclusivity for everyone.
Building a sustainable path to ESG reporting
The drive towards a more sustainable future has propelled ESG considerations – or environment, social and governance in its full form – to the forefront of Board meetings in companies worldwide.