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Gender Policy

Climate Law and Policy (CLP) Gender Empowerment and Leadership Policy

 

Purpose

At CLP, we are dedicated to creating an organizational culture that not only reflects our values of gender empowerment, inclusivity, and social responsibility but actively drives them. As a women-owned and women-led organization, we are committed to fostering an environment that champions women’s advancement, celebrates diversity, and ensures equitable leadership at all levels of our operation. Our policy is aligned with international frameworks, such as the Sustainable Development Goal 5 (SDG 5) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), reflecting our commitment to gender equality and empowerment

 

Core Principles

  1. Women’s Leadership and Ownership
    CLP emphasizes the centrality of women in leadership across all areas of decision-making. We are committed to fostering governance structure where women occupy key leadership roles, ensuring that women’s perspectives are integral to shaping CLP’s strategic vision and operations. The active participation of women across these levels will ensure policies and practices reflect gender-sensitive perspectives and solutions.
  2. Gender Equality and Inclusivity
    We are committed to advancing gender equality within our organization and the communities we serve by providing equal opportunities for recruitment, career advancement, and professional development. Our focus is on actively creating pathways to leadership for women at all levels.  CLP ensures that gender equality policies are intersectional, recognizing and addressing the unique challenges faced by women from diverse backgrounds, including those of different races, ethnicities, abilities, and socioeconomic statuses.
  3. Work-Life Balance and Well-Being
    Understanding that many women balance multiple responsibilities in their personal and professional lives, CLP actively promotes flexible work arrangements and family-friendly policies. These include paid parental leave, flexible working hours, and options for remote work. We recognize that supporting a healthy work-life balance enhances both employee satisfaction and productivity, particularly for women in caregiving roles.
  4. Mentorship, Sponsorship, and Capacity Building
    At CLP, we recognize that women thrive in environments where they are supported and mentored. Therefore, we actively invest in mentorship and sponsorship opportunities, providing women with the resources, training, and development programs they need to succeed. Our capacity-building initiatives prepare women to navigate organizational challenges and succeed in leadership positions.
  5. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
    Our commitment to diversity extends beyond gender. CLP is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment that embraces diversity across all dimensions, including race, ethnicity, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Our goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of background, feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our collective success.
  6. Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethical Leadership
    As a purpose-driven organization, CLP’s business practices align with broader societal and environmental goals. We are committed to ethical decision-making and responsible corporate citizenship. Our policies aim to benefit communities and the environment, particularly focusing on historically marginalized groups, including women and Indigenous peoples. We seek to influence both local and global policy decisions that promote sustainability and equity.
  7. Accountability, Transparency, and Continuous Improvement
    CLP is committed to transparency and accountability in our gender empowerment goals. This includes regularly assessing our progress, measuring impact, and adjusting our strategies accordingly. We will also create clear channels for feedback from employees and stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement in our practices. Gender audits and other benchmarking tools will be employed to maintain accountability.

 

Implementation Framework

This policy will be operationalized through specific initiatives and programs that include:

  • Ongoing Gender Equality Training: All employees will undergo regular training on gender equality, unconscious bias, and diversity management to ensure a deep, organizational-wide understanding of these values.
  • Internal Leadership Goals: CLP will set specific, measurable goals for women’s leadership representation and monitor progress regularly.
  • Mentorship and Leadership Pipeline Development: We will establish mentorship programs that foster women’s leadership potential, coupled with leadership pipeline initiatives that ensure women’s progression into senior roles.
  • Flexible Work Policies: Family-friendly and flexible work policies will be designed to support all employees, with particular attention to women balancing caregiving duties.
  • Data Collection and Gender Metrics: CLP will collect and analyse data on gender representation and advancement within the organization to ensure informed decision-making and targeted actions.

 

Monitoring and Evaluation

To maintain the effectiveness of this policy, regular evaluations will be conducted. These evaluations will be supported by:

  • Annual Gender Audits: Reviewing gender balance, equality of opportunity, and leadership roles at all levels.
  • Feedback Mechanisms: Employees will be encouraged to provide ongoing feedback regarding policy effectiveness, through surveys and focus groups.
  • Policy Review Cycles: The gender policy will be reviewed annually to ensure alignment with best practices in gender empowerment, inclusivity, and corporate social responsibility.

 

Leadership Accountability

CLP’s leadership team will take full responsibility for implementing, monitoring, and revising this gender empowerment and leadership policy. Progress reports will be shared with employees and stakeholders, and our leadership will actively seek opportunities to champion gender empowerment in wider industry and policy circles.