Combating climate change: The role of female managers in the workplace

Yener Altunbas; Leonardo Gambacorta; Reghezza Alessio; Giulio Velliscig

Combating climate change: The role of female managers in the workplace

Yener Altunbas
, Leonardo Gambacorta
, Reghezza Alessio
, Giulio Velliscig

The Albert Gubay Business School

University of Genoa
University of Udine
Bank for International Settlements (BIS)

Research output: Other contribution

Abstract

Given the scale of climate risks, achieving carbon neutrality by 2050 represents an urgent priority. This column examines the link between female managers in a firm and corporate carbon emissions. It finds that after the Paris Agreement in December 2015, firms with more women involved in the decision-making process reduced carbon dioxide emissions more than firms with a predominance of male managers. The finding suggests that gender diversity within organisations can have a significant impact on combating climate change.

Original language	English
Media of output	column
Publisher	VOXEU.org
Publication status	Published - 16 Jun 2022

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 5 Gender Equality
SDG 13 Climate Action

Keywords

Female managers
carbon emissions
Climate change
environment
Paris Agreement
GHG

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Combating climate change: The role of female managers in the workplace

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