11.1 Adopt and implement a gender equality and social inclusion policy
Content
Description of Best Practices
Develop a gender equality or gender and social inclusion policy based on international standards including related targets, responsibilities, and provisions for handling grievances
Include company gender equality and D&I goals and objectives, measures to achieve them, responsibilities for implementation and indicators for monitoring
Demonstrate a new direction and dedicated commitment to gender equality and D&I goals by developing and implementing a supportive strategy and action plan
Implement training programs to raise awareness of unconscious bias and build commitment to implementing the policy
Ensure accountability for implementation is with senior leadership
Challenges of Implementation
Stakeholders may lack commitment to, and awareness of, gender equality and D&I during formulation and adoption amidst competing priorities
Board members may not agree that a Gender Policy or Gender and Social Inclusion (GSI) Policy is needed
Policy without a strategy may not trigger change
What Success Looks Like
Gender equality or Gender Equality and Social Inclusion policy is adopted and fully implemented through supporting processes, as detailed in this framework
Gender equality is an ingrained part of corporate culture and institutionalized in all programs and activities
Resources and Tools
Guide: Integrating Gender into Workplace Policies (USAID)
Guide: Gender Strategy Toolkit (Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Australian Government)
Guide: Developing a Workplace Gender Equality Policy (Workplace Gender Equality Agency, Australian Government)
Example: Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women Policy (AngloGold Ashanti)