Jakarta – A financial initiative, Orange Movement, is leading the charge in integrating gender equality at the heart of climate action and sustainable development. With a mission to mobilise USD 10 billion by 2030, the movement seeks to empower 100 million women, girls, individuals with disabilities, and gender minorities worldwide.
Since its inception, the Orange Movement has already mobilised USD 374 million in capital, positively impacting 2.7 million lives across Africa, Latin America, Asia, and Oceania, the initiative said in a statement on Thursday, December 12. Over 254,000 individuals from 71 countries have signed the Orange Pledge, a global commitment to reshaping capital markets for a gender-equal, climate-resilient world.
Central to its initiatives are Orange Bonds, a new asset class harmonised with global standards for sustainable investment. These bonds focus on gender-positive capital allocation and transparency, with over 100 companies certified under the Orange Seal for driving tangible change.
As a key partner, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has committed USD 10 million over four years to expand the Orange Bond ecosystem, emphasising women-led initiatives and sustainable development.
The Orange Movement, spearheaded by Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), continues to pioneer systemic change, bringing underserved communities to the forefront of global markets while championing sustainability and equity. (nsh)
Banner photo: Prof. Durreen Shahnaz, CEO and Founder of Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) delivers her opening remarks at the Orange Forum in Singapore, Tuesday, December 10 (source: Orange Movement/handout)
