Standard Chartered is the first bank in Malaysia to secure the EDGE certification – a renowned global business standard for gender equality, validating the Bank’s commitment in creating a gender-equitable workplace. Achieving the “Move” level of the certification affirms that Standard Chartered Bank (Malaysia) Berhad and Standard Chartered Saadiq Berhad have established a strong institutional framework in terms of leading policies and procedures to ensure equitable career flows, especially in the areas of equal pay, recruitment and promotion, leadership development training and mentoring, flexible working and organisational culture.
EDGE, or Economic Dividends for Gender Equality, is known for its rigour and focus on business impact. The EDGE standard ensures that certified companies have a structured and systematic approach to measure, track and close the corporate gender gap by looking at both quantitative and qualitative indicators. “We are truly proud to be the first financial institution in Malaysia to be awarded the reputable EDGE certification,” said Standard Chartered Malaysia managing director and chief executive officer Abrar A. Anwar.
