Guidance and good practices to advance ESG and the Sustainable Development Goals in the Second Half of the 2030 Agenda

This guidebook offers guidance and best practices to advance ESG and the Sustainable Development Goals in China and beyond. It contains a collection of case studies and business guidelines, highlighting the good practices and lessons learned when businesses in China work to advance gender equality. Including China’s company practices and personal stories of front-line women employees, as well as suggested gender roadmaps and key resources for business to contribute to the collective efforts towards SDG 5, this Guidebook aims to inspire more companies across China, Asia and the world, to move from commitment to action and advance gender equality.

The guidebook applies a special lens on the diversity of workplaces and the challenges of non-traditional workforce and male-dominated industries. The very different workplaces—from transport, factories, and laboratories to digital apps and sales offices—generate first-hand lessons learned and effective policies by business, providing practical guidelines and reflections under present economic conditions.