Investing in Equality: Measurement and Performance

The principle of equality between men and women, particularly in the workplace, is now (almost) universally accepted. Legislation has gone a long way towards making this principle a reality, and a big majority of companies declare that pursuing diversity, equity, and inclusion is a priority for them. Despite everything, there remain disparities. This disconnect between stated principles and actual reality raises several questions. How to measure gender inequalities in the workplace? Do we have reliable indicators? Can we choose our bank or companies to invest in based on these indicators? And if so, is that a good strategy? Spoiler alert: there's still a ways to go...