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The People Component of Sustainability at Davos CSO Awards/24 – Special Edition by futur/io & Denominator for Davos 2024
Key takeaways Strong performance compared to peers How do the 20 represented companies by a CSO nominee perform compared to the global average on selected dimensions? 41% higher score on overall DEI 119% higher score on Gender 21% higher score on Race/Ethnicity 10% higher score on Age 26% higher score on Disability Many companies received the highest possible rating (A***) When considering the...
Denominator & Matter report: DEI & retirement investments – Analysis of Danish pension funds investments
Ever wondered how the retirement funds in Denmark are invested from a Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) perspective? In cooperation with Matter, Denominator has analyzed the 12 largest Danish pension funds investments. Key insights from the report: Investments in worst performing companies: All pension funds exhibit exposure to DEI bottom quartiles, meaning they invest in the 25% worst...
Denominator’s 2023 Recap: A Year of Remarkable Milestones
this year has been a year of growth and even more central role within both Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and the social aspect of ESG. There are too many events, publications, and milestones to mention, but below are a few of Denominator’s moments during the extraordinary 2023 journey.
COP28 Recap: Showcasing Denominator’s Global Social Impact and DEI Data and a New Report on DEI in ESG & Sustainability US Funds
And that wraps up Denominator’s third COP conference! Gathered from four different corners, a bigger team than before, 5 members of team Denominator arrived at COP28! Our first official day at COP28 was spent in the company of The Wall Street Journal, at their event at the Journal House. During this gathering, Kristian Wredstroem engaged in a round table lunch alongside Chief Sustainability...
97 billion DKK of Danish Pension Funds’ investments goes to companies that do not have women representation in boards or executive teams, according to Denominator
97 billion DKK of Danish Pension Funds' investments goes to companies that do not have women representation in boards or executive teams. This figure corresponds to an average of 15% of the equity portfolio. “Globally, we see an increased interest for all types of investors to understand the impact their investments have on society or specific causes. It is therefore important to get figures...
Launching a new Denominator Report: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion in ESG & Sustainability US funds
Foreword In recent years, the concept of sustainability has rightfully earned its place in corporate strategy and in the investment world, yet a crucial pillar has historically often been overlooked: People or Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI). Investors scrutinize the credit exposures of funds, their carbon footprint, water usage, and biodiversity impact, yet many still struggle to...
The Female Quotient: The Equality Lounge® @ COP28 with data-driven DEI insights provided by Denominator
80% of the people displaced and impacted by climate change are women. So why do women only represent 33% of climate-related decision making roles? And, out of 110 world leaders present at COP27, why were only 7 women? Since 2021 with COP in Glasgow, The Female Quotient and Denominator have measured Gender and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Performance within Sustainability. This...
Do women have a seat at the table in the Fishing and Shipping Industries?
Do women have a seat at the table in the fishing and shipping industries? Examining the gender distribution in the fishing and shipping industries, Denominator's DEI data shows that 35% of Board positions in the fishing industry are held by women, which is somewhat higher compared to the shipping industry with 18% as well as the global average on 22% women on boards. However, in Executive roles,...
Is Youth Representation in Decision-Making a Global Challenge? An age gap of 2-3 decades between average age on population and top leadership
Are the voices of the youth, who represent the future, adequately represented in key decision-making roles? Denominator’s analysis of future leader’s balanced representation (or lack thereof) sheds light on the disparities between the average age of individuals in Executive and Board positions and the median age of the entire population in their respective regions. Globally, the median age...
As companies Race to Zero for climate, are they doing it in a DEI balanced way?
Since 2021 with COP in Glasgow, The Female Quotient and Denominator have measured Gender and Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Performance within Sustainability. As the Race to Zero for climate intensifies, it is essential to shine a spotlight on the concurrent journey towards Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DEI) within these companies committed to Race to Zero. The Race to Zero companies...