Clarivate Pledges Support for the Women's Empowerment Principles

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Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CCC) has joined over 3,962 companies in endorsing the Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs), which promote gender equality in business practices. This commitment reflects the company's stance on sustainability, corporate responsibility, and innovation. Jerre Stead, Executive Chairman and CEO, emphasized the importance of diversity and inclusion as key to solving complex global challenges. By aligning with WEPs, Clarivate aims to contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and collaborate with other stakeholders to empower women.

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• Joining over 3,962 signatories supporting Women's Empowerment Principles enhances corporate reputation.
• Commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals.

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Joins the almost 4,000 signatory companies that are part of supporting and advancing the Women's Empowerment Principles

LONDON, Nov. 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarivate Plc (NYSE:CCC), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, is now one of the 3,962+ signatory companies that are part of supporting and advancing the Women's Empowerment Principles.

The Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) are a set of Principles offering guidance to businesses on how to promote gender equality and women's empowerment in the workplace, marketplace and community. Established by UN Global Compact and UN Women, the WEPs are informed by international labor and human rights standards and grounded in the recognition that businesses have a stake in, and a responsibility for, gender equality and women's empowerment.

Jerre Stead, Executive Chairman and CEO, Clarivate, said: "We are proud to make this commitment to sustainability, corporate responsibility and women's empowerment.  We are on a bold mission to help customers solve some of the world's most complex problems and we recognize that innovation begins from within.  This commitment will help us have a lasting impact and build a sustainable company that takes diversity, equality and inclusion seriously."

WEPs are a primary vehicle for corporate delivery on gender equality dimensions of the 2030 agenda and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. By joining the WEPs community, Clarivate is committing to this agenda and to work collaboratively in multi-stakeholder networks to foster business practices that empower women.

About Clarivate
Clarivate™ is a global leader in providing solutions to accelerate the lifecycle of innovation. Our bold mission is to help customers solve some of the world's most complex problems by providing actionable information and insights that reduce the time from new ideas to life-changing inventions in the areas of science and intellectual property. We help customers discover, protect and commercialize their inventions using our trusted subscription and technology-based solutions coupled with deep domain expertise. For more information, please visit clarivate.com.

Clarivate Media Contact: Sofia Nogués Senior Manager, External Communications media.enquiries@clarivate.com

 

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FAQ

What does Clarivate's support for the Women's Empowerment Principles mean for investors?

Clarivate's support indicates a commitment to gender equality and corporate responsibility, which can enhance its brand reputation and appeal to socially conscious investors.

How many companies have signed the Women's Empowerment Principles alongside Clarivate?

Clarivate joins over 3,962 companies that have signed the Women's Empowerment Principles.

What is the significance of the Women's Empowerment Principles for Clarivate?

The Women's Empowerment Principles guide businesses in promoting gender equality, aligning with Clarivate's mission of corporate responsibility and innovation.

Who is the CEO of Clarivate and what did they say about the commitment to WEPs?

Jerre Stead is the CEO of Clarivate, and he expressed pride in the company's commitment to sustainability and women's empowerment.

What are the Women's Empowerment Principles?

The Women's Empowerment Principles are guidelines established by the UN Global Compact and UN Women to promote gender equality in business.