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Impact of Gender Diversity on Sustainability Performance

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Impact of gender diversity on sustainability performance. Explore how gender diversity in leadership impacts sustainability performance and organizational effectiveness. Findings reveal a positive effect, fostering robust policies and better financial/environmental results.

Abstract

The inclusion of gender diversity has become an essential element in advancing sustainability within corporate practices and governance. However, gender diversity is a critical issue among the Pakistani organizations. This research examines the influence of gender-diverse leadership on business decision-making, sustainability initiatives, and overall organizational effectiveness by aggregating results from 67 empirical studies published between 2020 and 2024, all obtained from the Wiley Online Library. In addition, this study considered the effect of gender diversity on sustainability performance by using primary data collected by using questionnaire surveys. By using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM), it is found that the organizations that feature diverse leadership teams tend to implement robust sustainability policies, enhance stakeholder engagement, and attain better financial and environmental results. Furthermore, results revealed the positive effect of gender diversity on sustainability performance. These findings highlight the significance of promoting gender diversity in leadership roles to foster long-term value and sustainable business practices.

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This study, "Impact of Gender Diversity on Sustainability Performance," presents a timely and relevant exploration of a critical topic at the intersection of corporate governance and sustainability. The authors propose to investigate the influence of gender-diverse leadership on business outcomes, specifically sustainability initiatives and organizational effectiveness, with a particular focus on Pakistani organizations where gender diversity is noted as a significant challenge. The research employs a two-pronged methodological approach, combining an aggregation of findings from 67 empirical studies from the Wiley Online Library with primary data collected via questionnaire surveys, analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The abstract highlights several commendable aspects and strong findings. The dual methodology, integrating a review of existing literature with new empirical data, has the potential to offer a comprehensive perspective on the topic. The stated focus on Pakistani organizations provides a valuable regional context, addressing a specific gap given the acknowledged "critical issue" of gender diversity in that region. The findings consistently point towards a positive correlation, demonstrating that diverse leadership teams are associated with more robust sustainability policies, enhanced stakeholder engagement, and improved financial and environmental outcomes. This strong, positive result reinforces the growing body of literature advocating for gender diversity as a strategic imperative for long-term value creation and sustainable business practices. While the abstract presents a compelling case, further details would significantly enhance the robustness and clarity of the contribution. Specifically, the scope and methodology of the literature aggregation could be elaborated; clarifying if it constitutes a full meta-analysis, systematic review, or another form of synthesis, and detailing the search strategy beyond merely citing the source (Wiley Online Library) and date range. For the primary data collection, information regarding sample size, industry representation, and the specific nature of the surveyed organizations in Pakistan would be crucial for assessing generalizability. Additionally, a brief discussion of the specific indicators used to measure "sustainability performance" beyond "financial and environmental results" would strengthen the empirical claims. Addressing these points would provide a more complete picture of the study's methodological rigor and the specific nuances of its findings.

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