References

In the development of 2X Certification, a diverse set of sources has been leveraged including, among others: leading gender frameworks / initiatives; certification mechanisms; benchmarks / indices; impact measurement and management approaches; standard setting work; regulatory frameworks. These sources have been used in a range of capacities, from broadly informing its theoretical framework to supporting detailed 2X Certification Methodology alignment. Below is a list of these sources and their authors.

  • 2X Challenge. (n.d.). 2X Criteria. [online] Available at: 2X Criteria [Accessed 2023]

  • 2X Global. (2023). Applying a gender lens to climate investing: An action framework. [online] Available at: 2X Global [Accessed 2023]

  • 2X Global. (n.d.). ARISE. [online] Available at: ARISE [Accessed 2023]

  • 2X Plus Framework (2X Global) [pdf] More information on this resource available on request.

  • Adasina Social Capital, 2023. New Gender Justice Investor Data Available from Force the Issue. [online] Available at: Adasina Social Capital [2023]

  • ANDE, 2022. GLIM Knowledge Synthesis. [pdf] Available at: ANDE [2023]

  • Arjuna Capital and Proxy Impact, 2021. Racial & Gender Pay Scorecard. [pdf] Available at:Racial and Gender Pay Scorecard [2023]

  • B Corporation, 2023. B Impact Assessment. [online] Available at: B Impact Assessment [Accessed 2023]

  • Bloomberg, 2023. Gender Equality Index. [online] Available at: GIE [2023]

  • BSR, 2023. Gender Data Impact Framework. [pdf] Available at: BSR [2023]

  • CoreWoman and IDRC, 2023. The Role of the Private Sector in the Transformation of the Care Economy in Latin America. [online] Available at: CoreWoman [2023]

  • Criterion Institute, 2023. Gender-Based Violence Risk Score. [online] Available at: Criterion [2023].

  • EDGE Certified Foundation, 2023. EDGE Certification. [online] Available at: EDGE [2023]

  • EFRAG, 2023. European Sustainability Reporting Standards Roadmap. [online] Available at: EFRAG [2023]

  • Equality Fund, 2023. Equality Fund Gender-Lens Investing Criteria. [online] Available at: Equality Fund [2023]

  • Equileap, 2024. Equileap Gender Equality Report: Developed Markets. [pdf] Available at: Equileap [2023]

  • Equilo. (n.d.). 2X Assess. [online] Available at: Equilo Assess [Accessed 2023]

  • European Commission, 2023. Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive. [online] Available at: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive [2023]

  • Gates Foundation, 2023. Women’s Economic Power. [online] Available at: Gates Foundation [2023]

  • Gender Fair, 2023. Gender Fair Scoring Criteria. [online] Available at: Gender Fair [2023]

  • Gender Scaling Financing Facility - GSFF. (n.d.). [online] Available at: GSFF [Accessed 2023]

  • GenderIDEAL, 2023. Gender IDEAL Assessment. [online] Available at: GenderIDEAL [2023]

  • GIIN, 2023. IRIS+ System Standards. [online] Available at: IRIS Standards [2023]

  • Global Reporting Initiative, 2023. GRI Standards. [online] Available at: GRI [2023].

  • ICRW, 2023. Gender Smart Investing Resource Hub. [online] Available at: ICRW [2023]

  • HIPSO, 2023. Joint Impact Indicators (JII). [online] Available at: HIPSO [2023]

  • IFC, 2020. Gender Smart Investing Guide. [online] Available at: IFC [2023]

  • Impact Principles, 2023. Operating Principles for Impact Management. [online] Available at: Impact Principles [2023]

  • ISEAL Alliance, 2023. ISEAL Code of Good Practice. [online] Available at:ISEAL Alliance [2023]

  • JEDI Investing, 2023. JEDI Investing Toolkit. [online] Available at:JEDI [2023]

  • Levi Strauss Foundation, 2017. Improving Business Performance through Gender Equality. [pdf] Available at: Levi Strauss Foundation [2023]

  • MEDA, 2018. The GEM Framework. [online] Available at: GEM Framework [2023]

  • MSCI, 2023. Workforce Gender Diversity Data Methodology. [pdf] Available at: MSCI [2023]

  • Parallelle Finance, 2023. Gender Lens & ESG Investment Criteria. [online] Available at: Parallel Finance [2023]

  • Publish What You Fund, 2023. Moving toward Improved 2X Disclosure. [online] Available at: Publish What you Fund [2023].

  • RepRisk, 2023. RepRisk Index Methodology. [online] Available at: RepRisk [2023]

  • Responsible Investment Association Australasia, 2023. Responsible Investment Certification Program. [online] Available at: Responsible Investment Association [2023]

  • Rhia Ventures, 2023. #WhatAreYourReproBenefits Database. [online] Available at: Rhia Ventures [2023]

  • SASB, 2023. SASB Standards. [online] Available at: SASB [2023]

  • Science Based Targets initiative, 2023. Science Based Targets. [online] Available at: SBT [2023]

  • SWEEF Capital, 2023. Gender ROI Practitioners Manual to Accelerate Uptake of Gender Responsive Practices. [online] Available at: SWEEF [2023]

  • Sustainalytics, 2023. ESG Risk Ratings. [online] Available at: ESG Risk Rating [2023]

  • Thomson Reuters Foundation, 2023. Workforce Disclosure Initiative. [online] Available at: WDI [2023]

  • UN, 2023. Global Indicator Framework after 2024 Refinement. [pdf] Available at: GIF [2023]

  • UN Global Compact, 2023. Women’s Empowerment Principles / Gender Gap Analysis. [online] Available at: UNGC [Accessed 2024]

  • UNCDF, 2023. Women’s Economic Empowerment Index Tool and Guidance Note. [online] Available at: UNCDF [2023]

  • UNDP, 2023. Gender Equality Seal. [online] Available at: UNDP [2023]

  • UN PRI, 2023. Principles for Responsible Investment. [online] Available at: UNPRI [2023]

  • UN Women, (n.d.). Women’s Empowerment Principles. Available at: UN Women WEPs [2023]

  • UN Women, 2023. Gender Responsive Procurement. [online] Available at: Gender Responsive Procurement [2023]

  • Wharton Social Impact Initiative, 2022. Four for Women: A Framework for Evaluating Companies’ Impact on the Women They Employ. [pdf] Available at: Wharton Social Impact [2023]

  • WGEA, 2023. Australia’s Gender Equality Scorecard. [online] Available at: WGEA [2023]

  • Women’s World Banking, 2023. Gender Assessment Methodology. [online] Available at: WWB [2023]

  • World Benchmarking Alliance, 2023. Gender Benchmark. [online] Available at: WBA [2023]