Interactive Catalogue

Advancing Female Leadership: The Central Chamber of Commerce's Commitment to Gender Equality in Finnish Business

Best Practice

Promoter Information:

Name: The Central Chamber of Commerce (Keskuskauppakamari))

Email: ville.kajala@chamber.fi

Website: https://kauppakamari.fi/

Abstract:

The Central Chamber of Commerce is at the forefront of promoting female leadership within the Finnish corporate sector, emphasizing the importance of meritocracy in leadership selection, irrespective of gender. This initiative is part of a broader commitment to self-regulation aimed at ensuring that Finnish companies are helmed by the most competent individuals. A key component of this effort is the Chamber's Women's Leadership Programme, which gained international acclaim by winning the best social responsibility project award at the 2015 World Congress of Chambers of Commerce in Turin. The program underscores the Chamber's dedication to gender equality in leadership roles. To support its objectives, the Chamber undertakes regular surveys that assess the state of female representation in the management of publicly listed companies. These surveys, which are released 3-4 times a year, explore various aspects of women's leadership and diversity issues, offering a comprehensive look at the challenges and opportunities present. The publications aim to inject evidence-based information into the public debate, guiding leadership management development and policy-making away from emotional biases towards factual understanding. Targeting a wide audience, including policymakers, business leaders, and the public, the Chamber's efforts are designed to cultivate an environment conducive to recognizing and advancing female leadership. This initiative not only champions gender equality in the business realm but also contributes to a more inclusive, diverse, and innovative corporate landscape in Finland, demonstrating the Chamber's pivotal role in shaping equitable leadership practices.

Keywords:

Female Leadership, Gender Equality, Corporate Diversity, Social Responsibility Initiatives, Equal Opportunity in the Corporate World

Dates:

Jan. 3, 2022 - None

Source Specificity:

Initiative/Practice/Project/Programme/Case Studies

Website:

https://kauppakamari.fi/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Naisjohtajakatsaus_12-2022-final.pdf

Power Domains:

Political

Methods Tools:

Monitoring

Country:

FI

City:

Helsinki

Implementation Scale:

national

Language:

Finnish

Other Links:

https://kauppakamari.fi/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Naisjohtajakatsaus_12-2022-final.pdf