ClosingGap: Driving social change in gender equality

This study examines the ClosinGap association as a business platform that promotes social change, particularly in advancing Spanish companies’ commitment to gender equality within an institutional theory framework. Through a content analysis of 15 reports and interviews with ClosinGap's managem...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores: Baraybar Fernández, Antonio, Arrufat-Martín, Sandro, Arrufat Reboso, Eduardo
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2024
País:España
Institución:Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Repositorio:BURJC-Digital. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
OAI Identifier:oai:burjcdigital.urjc.es:10115/42416
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10115/42416
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Corporate social responsibility
Gender gap
Social change
ClosinGap
Gender equality
Descripción
Sumario:This study examines the ClosinGap association as a business platform that promotes social change, particularly in advancing Spanish companies’ commitment to gender equality within an institutional theory framework. Through a content analysis of 15 reports and interviews with ClosinGap's management, the research explores its foundational purpose, aligned with shared and blended value principles, and assesses its brand management strategy centered on "storydoing." The findings reveal ClosinGap's strategic coherence, strong brand identity, and effective communication in media and social networks. Academically, this article highlights how the platform creates value for both businesses and society, offering valuable insights for those designing and evaluating corporate gender equality policies.