2X Challenge
​The 2X Challenge—invest in women, invest in the world—was launched at the G7 Summit 2018 as a bold commitment of development and multilateral finance institutions to invest in the world’s women. This collective commitment aims to unlock at least US$20 billion over the next three years and encourage gender and climate investments.
Equilo’s platform, app.equilo.io/#/2x-challenge, provides the tools to submit your investment to qualify under the 2X Challenge.
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Process
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After logging into app.equilo.io/#/2x-challenge, complete your investor profile.
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Submit investment deals you wish to qualify.
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Complete the 2X Challenge Self-Assessment.
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Gain access to the Directories of publicly disclosed 2024-2027 2X Challenge Deals and 2X Challenge Investor Disclosures.
Check out 2X Matchmaking, the potential pipeline of 2X matches and likeminded co-investors with intelligent matching based on your investor profile interests.
2X Certification
Equilo also powers the 2X Certification, an independent and universally available certification mechanism that further advances the standard-setting work which 2X Global has been leading in the global field of gender lens investing (GLI).
Designed for a wide range of audience types, 2X Certification offers a structured pathway towards excellence in gender equity for investors, companies and financial instruments. By providing clear standards and benchmarks, it aims to promote transparency, accountability, and credibility in the financial sector.
2X Certification is a formal certification that assesses and recognises Entities actively implementing gender-smart practices. Designed to go beyond compliance, 2X Certification encourages entities to embed inclusive practices that drive meaningful and measurable gender equity, aligning with best practices and contributing to broader social and economic goals.
On the satisfaction of steps 1-4 (inclusive) of the 2X Certification Process, Entities can achieve one of three 2X Certificate levels— ‘Good’, ‘Advanced’, and ‘Best-in-Class’. Each 2X Certification Level indicates the depth and breadth of an Entity’s gender-smart efforts following analysis of Gender Lens Disclosures through application of the 2X Certification Methodology. Each 2X Certification Level has specific minimum requirements that outline what is needed to achieve that 2X Certification Level. These requirements assess both the breadth (scope across various aspects) and depth (focus within specific areas) of an Entity’s gender efforts and commitments.​
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Process​​
The 2X Certification comprises a 4-step process which Entities are required to complete in order to be issued with a 2X Certificate. Equilo’s 2X Certification Platform, app.equilo.io/#/2X-Ecosystem/2X-Certification, captures all 2X Certification Process steps. After issuance of the 2X Certificate it is strongly recommended that Entities continue to strengthen gender-smart practices as an ongoing process to further improve.
Step 1: 2X Certification Self-Assessment
Complete the 2X Certification Self-Assessment to see whether your entity meets the requirements of 2X Certification and which Certification level you align with.
Step 2: View Indicative Results
Once you’ve completed the 2X Certification Self-Assessment, you can review your results.
Step 3: Third-Party Verification
If you choose to proceed with 2X Certification, you may select from a list of third-party Verifiers, who will complete verification within the same platform.
Step 4: Issuance of the 2X Certificate
A company, fund, or financial institution that has completed the verification process can apply for their 2X Certificate here. Public disclosure and amplification of your results will form part of this step.