This tool is for off-grid energy companies to use as a first step toward measuring gender inclusion through key gender-equality metrics aligned with the 2X Challenge Criteria. Fund managers can also use the tool to apply a gender lens to investments in off-grid energy. We recommend that fund managers use the tool when performing due diligence to identify gender-gaps, and as a way to start conversations about improving gender-related performance.
This tool includes questions that help you collect the most accessible data. The information you glean from the tool aims to help you define objectives and develop a gender action plan for strengthening gender inclusion in a company. With concerted effort to implement these objectives, a company can attract and retain more female employees, improve its ability to reach women as customers, increase sales, and attract financing from investors with a commitment to gender equality.
Following the initial assessment, companies and fund managers can use the tool to track progress by repeating the assessment quarterly or annually.
