Increasing Procurement from Women-Owned Businesses

Increasing Procurement from Women-Owned Businesses

When it comes to the global economy, women-owned businesses are becoming increasingly critical to the supply chain. Despite the challenges they face, including limited access to finance, lack of networking opportunities, and gender-based discrimination, women-owned...
Sectors with high risks of gender inequality

Sectors with high risks of gender inequality

190 million women work in global supply chains, 48% of the total workforce. They are mostly working in low skilled, low paid jobs at the beginning of the supply chain (production).  Women face gender-specific impacts in all sectors, but are especially impacted in the...
Why collect gender-disaggregated data from suppliers

Why collect gender-disaggregated data from suppliers

Collecting gender-disaggregated data from suppliers by businesses is of key necessity. In order to identify human rights risks in the supply chain, it is important to collect information (data) that provides a better understanding and insight in the supply chain, all...
Business Benefits of Gender Responsive Procurement

Business Benefits of Gender Responsive Procurement

“Gender equality is directly linked to sustainable development and is vital to the realization of human rights.” This article sets out the key benefits of Gender Responsive Procurement (GRP) What is Gender Responsive Procurement?  Gender-responsive procurement is...