Value proposition

The Leading Global Certification for Workplace #Diversity, #Equity and #Inclusion.

EDGE Certification is the Leading Global Certification for #Diversity, #Equity and #Inclusion.

Founded in 2009 the EDGE Certified Foundation is the custodian behind EDGE Certification, the leading standard for DE&I, centred on a gender and intersectional equity approach. EDGE stands for Equity, Diversity and Gender Equality and is distinguished by its rigor and focus on business impact.
Officially launched at the World Economic Forum in 2011, the EDGE Standards and Certification help create a fairer place to work for employees, attract, develop, motivate and retain higher performing, diverse talent and teams, and deliver genuine ESG value to the investor community. Through its Academic, Scientific and Global Advisory Councils, EDGE Certified Foundation brings further rigour, discipline and thought leadership to help create a world of equal opportunities, where men and women across their different gender identities, sexual orientation, race/ethnic origins, working with a disability status, and nationalities, are equally valued and respected in all aspects of economic, political and social life.

More than 750 EDGE Certificates have been granted to large organizations in 65 countries representing 41 industry sectors, across the three levels of EDGE Certification.

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