Two Philippine companies among world’s most gender-equal
Ayala Land Inc. and Convergys Philippines received their EDGE certification Awards on March 5, 2018, at New World Hotel Makati. Globally, they are the first in their respective industries to receive a gender equality certification.
Ayala Land Inc. President and CEO Bernard “Bobby” Dy receive the Assess Level Certification of the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) from Her Excellency Ambassador Amanda Gorely, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines. Mr. Dy is joined by Ayala Land Inc. Head of HR and Public Affairs Eliezer Tanlapco
EDGE Certification is the leading global assessment methodology and business certification standard for gender equality. They are currently working with more than 170 businesses and organizations in over 48 countries and 23 industries around the world.
“I congratulate Ayala Land Inc. and Convergys Philippines for leading the Philippine business sector on the EDGE certification. Gender equality and women’s economic empowerment is a priority of Australia’s foreign policy.” Australian Ambassador Amanda Gorely said.
Convergys President for Asia Pacific Ivic Mueco receives the Assess Level Certification of the Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (EDGE) from Her Excellency Ambassador Amanda Gorely, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines. Ms. Mueco is joined by Convergys VP for Human Resources Rain Tan and Corporate Communications Director Hanica Pacis.
“I am pleased that Australia and the Philippines are working together to enhance women’s economic empowerment. I hope our efforts encourage more businesses to promote gender equality in the workplace,” Australian Ambassador Amanda Gorely added.
The EDGE assessment process evaluates a company’s workplace gender equality performance against global and industry benchmarks. Receiving an EDGE certification provides a competitive advantage in positioning the company as gender-enlightened workplaces for work, investment, and for business.
Numerous studies have shown that gender equitable workforce practices in businesses support improved business performance and positive socio-economic outcomes for women.
Her Excellency Ambassador Amanda Gorely, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines joins the Governing Council and Executive Team of the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE) on their founding anniversary
Ayala Land Inc and Convergys are founding members of the Philippine Business Coalition for Women Empowerment (PBCWE), a coalition of 7 large and influential businesses committed to pursuing gender equality in their respective workplaces.
PBCWE is supported by Investing in Women, an initiative of the Australian government which aims to improve women’s participation in the workforce, enhance women’s voice in decision making and leadership, and influences the private and public sectors to recognize and promote the value of gender equality.
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