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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Authors: Baraybar Fernández, Antonio, Arrufat-Martín, Sandro, Arrufat Reboso, Eduardo
Format: article
Publication Date:2024
Country:España
Institution:Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Repository:BURJC-Digital. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
OAI Identifier:oai:burjcdigital.urjc.es:10115/42416
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10115/42416
Access Level:Open access
Keyword:Corporate social responsibility
Gender gap
Social change
ClosinGap
Gender equality
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Summary: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.