Our Gender Equality Sectoral Circles bring together key stakeholders in high-risk sectors to share insights, identify risks, and develop gender-responsive policies and practices, promoting gender equality throughout the supply chain.

Why we support and promote these circles:

• Scale gender-responsive sourcing and procurement for sustainable production and trade.
• Set collective targets aligned with SDGs and global guidelines.
• Drive transformative change through collaborative sectoral approaches.
• Close the gender gap in sectors facing disproportionate challenges.

The impact of a sectoral approach:

• Increased participation of women-owned/led businesses in the sector.
• Enhanced leadership opportunities for women at all levels in the supply chain
• Improved labor conditions and human rights for all workers in the sector.
• Strengthened gender equality and sustainability in the sector
• Enhanced reputation, competitiveness, and compliance of Circle Champions.